In a world which is changing rapidly (it seems by the hour!), families need to ensure that they work together to show a united front during times of adversity.

On 8 April, the Department of Economic Development signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce in China.

On 19 December 2011, the EU’s Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) confirmed that the Island’s 0/10 corporate tax system is compliant with the EU Code of Conduct for Business Taxation (Code of Conduct).

The IBA's 25th International Private Client Conference was held at the Four Seasons Hotel on Park Lane in March 2020, and was attended by over 250 delegates from around the world.

The Isle of Man Financial Services Authority ("IOMFSA") has recently updated its registration policy in relation to businesses operating in the cryptocurrency sector.

In 2019, the Jersey Financial Services Commission undertook a themed examination of licence holders focussing on the role of the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (the "MLRO").

At the request of Government, the Isle of Man chapter of the Society of Satellite Professionals International is formulating an industry-led space policy for the Island to support the work of the Manx Government.

The Isle of Man Companies Act 2012 came into force on 1 September 2013 and is stated to be an important step in the Island's commitment to promoting transparency in respect of company ownership.

As everybody knows, we are currently living and working in uncertain and somewhat surreal times.

A landmark decision was handed down by the Court of Appeal (England and Wales) on 16 February 2017 in respect of beneficiaries using subject access requests under data protection law ...

The Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) has recently published (October 2019) commentary entitled, "Gaming the System: Money Laundering through Online Games".

The Isle of Man Ship Registry has just moved in to 14th place in the table of world registers by tonnage.

Following approval by Tynwald at its May 2016 sitting, the Isle of Man Government Department of Health and Social Care has issued guidance for businesses on matters to be taken into account in determining questions relating to the definition of disability.

Whilst I appreciate that some will say that it is "only" November and therefore too early for a festive article, Douglas Borough Council has started decorating the town with Christmas trees and fairy lights and so, as far as I am concerned, the festive countdown is on!

Family law advocate Rose Kinrade highlights the pitfalls of not seeking legal advice when divorcing The dangers of DIY divorce

The long anticipated engagement of HRH Prince Harry and Rachel Meghan Markle was announced by Clarence House via Twitter on Monday morning with the couple being at the centre of a media frenzy ever since.

A right to keep possession of property belonging to another person until a debt owed by that person is discharged.

The ability in offshore jurisdictions for claimants to obtain injunctive relief in aid of foreign proceedings has been a rather high-profile topic following the recent British Virgin Islands...

The Office of National Statistics estimates that in 2015, there were 2.46 million cyber incidents and 2.11 million victims of cyber crime in the UK.

A landmark agreement on sharing tax information was signed on Friday 13 December by the Isle of Man and the United States.