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In conjunction with the Central Registry, the Isle of Man Financial Services Authority has published two Practice Notes aimed at helping to identify registrable beneficial owners and senior managing officials. One document is intended as a simple three tier guide for local businesses, while the other is targeted more towards nominated officers and corporate service providers. The Practice Notes…
The Isle of Man Financial Services Authority has published an update regarding its two-year supervisory engagement programme aimed at countering financial crime. The year one report highlights the targeted activities carried out during 2025/26 in relation to anti-money laundering, countering the financing of terrorism and countering the financing of proliferation. Multiple risk-based workstreams…
Notice is hereby given that EchoChain Limited, which was registered under the Designated Businesses (Registration & Oversight) Act 2015, has been de-registered in accordance with 12(1)(a) of this Act with effect from 13/08/2026.
Notice is hereby given that Island Payroll Solutions Limited, which was registered under the Designated Businesses (Registration & Oversight) Act 2015, has been de-registered in accordance with 12(1)(a) of this Act with effect from 13/08/2026.
Chief Minister Alfred Cannan MHK highlighted the Isle of Man’s role in disrupting international criminal networks when he opened the flagship Countering Financial Crime Conference at the Villa Marina this morning, Wednesday 12 August 2026. Addressing an audience of more than 500 business professionals, regulators and law enforcement officers, he said the Island is committed to pursuing…
Sanctions Lists Update: Global anti-corruption Sudan Democratic Republic of the Congo Russia Libya Afghanistan Russia The Authority has been notified that the Isle of Man Treasury, Customs and Immigration Division has recently published new and updated information regarding the above Sanction regimes. News Releases advising details of the updates to the above Sanctions regimes can be read on the…
The 2026 edition of the flagship Countering Financial Crime Conference takes place at the Villa Marina in Douglas on Wednesday 12 August. The event brings together a diverse group of international experts, practitioners, and policymakers to share their insight into a range of current and emerging issues. Presentations and panel sessions will highlight the work taking place to disrupt criminals who…
The Isle of Man Financial Services Authority has published an online presentation to offer further insight into an integral part of the Island’s risk-based approach to countering financial crime. Ashley Whyte, Head of AML/CFT Supervision, delivers a high-level overview of simplified due diligence (SDD) and how its use enables controls and resources to be applied that are proportionate to the level…
The Isle of Man Financial Services Authority is seeking to raise further awareness of sanctions risks and reporting through the publication of a new online factsheet. The document, which is available to view via the Authority’s website, provides an overview of targeted financial sanctions related to proliferation and to terrorism and terrorist financing. As an international finance centre, the…
The Isle of Man Financial Services Authority has issued its latest update for stakeholders. The July 2026 bulletin includes an introduction from CEO Bettina Roth that emphasises the importance of a strong public-private sector relationship, highlights the plan to develop a new Authorised Push Payment fraud framework, and provides an update on the 2026 Countering Financial Crime Conference. We also…