In the Isle of Man’s 2007 budget speech, the Treasury Minister announced the completion of a major report to review the Island’s fund sector.

The Isle of Man has been successful in striking the first tax deal to be made between Ireland and another international finance centre.

It’s now official – the Isle of Man is the jurisdiction of choice for non-UK companies seeking a listing on London’s Alternative Investment Market.

The first Japanese owned reinsurance company to set up business in the Isle of Man has just received its licence to operate from the Insurance and Pensions Authority.

‘An economy that offers low and capped taxes on personal income, no taxes on capital and zero or capped taxes on corporate profits – that’s an environment that investors will find hard to resist,’ says Fedelta’s Michael Shimmin…

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.

Isle of Man based Hirco Plc, the investment vehicle for Hiranandani, is a fine example of an Indian family firm with a long and distinguished history that has flourished in the face of global competition in the international marketplace.

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.