With sovereign bond yields and credit spreads trading at near historic lows, traditional bond portfolios are no longer looking that compelling.

AIM is becoming an increasingly popular option for companies looking to raise capital. A growing number of new floats have been Isle of Man companies and this suggests that international businesses are realising the advantages of using an Isle of Man vehicle to access the AIM Market.

AIM is the London Stock Exchange’s international market for smaller growing companies, ranging from young, venture capital-backed start-ups to well-established, mature businesses seeking to expand.