The Isle of Man Financial Services Authority published an account of the Countering Financial Crime Conference, where Chief Minister Alfred Cannan emphasized the need for international cooperation to disrupt increasingly sophisticated, technology-enabled criminal networks. He linked effective financial crime controls with protecting national security, economic stability and the Isle of Man’s financial system while pursuing economic growth. The conference brought together more than 500 financial services professionals, regulators and law enforcement officers. Discussions covered the National Risk Assessment, findings from sixth-round MONEYVAL evaluations, online investment fraud, whistleblower reward schemes, country risk assessments, cybercriminal networks and illicit finance involving offshore jurisdictions.
Isle of Man Financial Services Authority2026-08-12
Isle of Man Financial Services Authority highlights cross-border cooperation and risk understanding in countering financial crime
The Isle of Man Financial Services Authority highlighted calls for stronger international cooperation against sophisticated, cross-border financial crime. Its conference focused on risk assessment, MONEYVAL evaluations, investment fraud, cybercrime and illicit finance.