Welcome to the Final Part in our 5-Part Series Based on our Latest Article: '7 Reasons Entrepreneurs Should Consider Offshore Trust & Corporate Services'

Private banking has been around for over three hundred years, but as the concept becomes more fashionable amongst institutions better known for retail banking the face of private banking is rapidly changing. As part of this trend, the growth in ‘offshore’ private banks is increasingly notable.

The Isle of Man Government Treasury is pleased to announce the appointment of Scorpio Partnership, strategic advisors, to manage the review of the Island’s banking sector which was first announced in the Treasury Minister’s Budget speech in March 2007.

Welcome to Part 2 of our 5-Part Series based on our latest article: '7 Reasons Entrepreneurs Should Consider Offshore Trust & Corporate Services'

Chief Minister Donald Gelling performed the official unveiling of Fortis Intertrust’s new corporate identity in the Isle of Man.

An independent report published in early June 2012 provides further evidence of the Isle of Man’s positive contribution to the global economy.

On 1 August, significant changes were made to the Isle of Man's banking regulatory framework, through the introduction of two new classes of deposit-taking licence.

SMP Partners has added to its suite of Isle of Man services with the launch of a new fund administration company. It has recruited a team of industry specialists to run the operation, which, it says, will fulfil a strong market need.

Much has previously been written about what may constitute an unenforceable contractual penalty clause.

For the first time, a delegation from the Isle of Man has attended the annual meetings of both the IMF and World Bank in Washington. The invitation followed the Island’s election as the first Associate Member of the Small States Network for Economic Development.

The Isle of Man's financial position remains buoyant and well placed to ride out the current downturn in the world economy.

The Isle of Man presents a compelling proposition for ultra high net-worth individuals. It has no capital gains or inheritance tax and has no intention of introducing them.

The Isle of Man has retained its 'AAA' sovereign credit rating from leading international rating agencies Standard & Poor's and Moody's.

Global mobility and the portability of Corporate Structures has become increasingly important to Clients and their Advisers, who often move corporate entities from one jurisdiction to another.

The Isle of Man Companies Act 2006 (CA 2006) introduced what is commonly referred to as the New Manx Vehicle (NMV). Companies incorporated under the Isle of Man Companies Act 2006 provide a more modern and dynamic form of corporate entity ...

Isle of Man based companies turned in another magnificent performance at this year’s International Investment fund and Product Awards held at London’s Victoria Park Plaza Hotel before a prestigious audience of industry peers from the offshore financial world.

The global financial crisis came close to destroying the banking sector in key economies, and subsequently precipitated a worldwide recession.

Trusts offer a tried and tested fiscal vehicle for those seeking to split the legal title and equitable rights to defined assets for specific purpose.

The Companies and Business Names etc Bill 2012 has recently received its third reading in the Legislative Council.

Compliance and regulatory consultant Catherine Turner explains the importance of financial centres like the Isle Of Man to the health of the body corporate.