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A very short history of the Isle of Man finance Industry 9 Jun 2013 | 06:11 pm
Here is a drastically simplified history of the Isle of Man finance industry. I apologise for errors and omissions. I will correct any errors that you tell me about but can’t promise I will add anythi...
6 Vital Questions to ask a Company and Trust Service Provider…. 2 Jan 2013 | 01:00 pm
I establish and administer fiduciary structures for a living so I thought it would be fun to put together a short guide to the questions that I would ask if I was a client sitting on the other side of...
Isle of Man Angels – New Entrepreneur Funding Network; Want to take a peek ? 16 Dec 2012 | 03:51 pm
My colleague Kate Lord-Brennan and I have thought for a long time that the Isle of Man would benefit from some sort of Angel Network which can support local Entrepreneurs & those who are considering a...
Morally Repugnant..are we really ? What utter nonsense. 11 Nov 2012 | 01:39 pm
Financial Professionals in the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands may well be feeling a bit battered and bruised at the moment; the UK has it in for us – morally repugnant – that’s what we are – what...
Isle of Man Angels – New Entrepreneur Funding Network; Want to take a peek ? 16 Jul 2012 | 05:51 pm
My colleague Kate Lord-Brennan and I have thought for a long time that the Isle of Man would benefit from some sort of Angel Network which can support local Entrepreneurs & those who are considering a...
“Morally Repugnant”– are we really ? What utter nonsense. 11 Jul 2012 | 03:39 pm
Financial Professionals in the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands may well be feeling a bit battered and bruised at the moment; the UK has it in for us – morally repugnant – that’s what we are – what...
Relax – Tax avoidance, the Isle of Man and why we aren’t F#%ked. 10 Jul 2012 | 03:34 pm
There’s a lot in the press about tax avoidance at the moment – mainly thanks to Jimmy Carr and David Cameron. David said Jimmy’s tax avoidance was morally wrong; Jimmy publicly apologised and then cal...
Rejoice – see why the UK’s Aaa Rating is here to stay 16 Feb 2012 | 02:55 am
Bookie’s always know best – everyone knows that…(don’t they ?) This arrived in my inbox this morning so I thought I would spread the love by sharing it with you… PADDY POWER PRESS RELEASE BOOKIE UNMOV...
Tax Schemes are ‘Bunk’ – discuss… 30 Jan 2012 | 07:14 am
The regulatory framework around tax-planning has tightened enormously over the last few years. It is harder than ever before to find tax-based structures that are both effective and lasting. However, ...
Technology Entrepreneurs come hither…why the Isle of Man is a silicon Island. 9 Jan 2012 | 02:19 am
The Isle of Man enjoys a zero per cent corporate tax rate and is a centre of excellence for Technology Businesses. There are a number of compelling reasons for this. OK – its not all sun and sand but ...
