The Isle of Man Financial Services Authority has published an Isle of Man Government update on the Island’s counter-financial crime programme, summarising recent delivery under the Isle of Man Financial Crime Strategy 2024–26 and priorities for strengthening the national response to organised crime. The update also previews the 2025 Countering Financial Crime Conference on 3 September 2025, which will cover international developments, emerging risks and the Island’s progress since the 2024 event. Work underway includes enhancements to immigration processes and steps to strengthen supervision, investigation and enforcement capabilities across multiple government agencies, alongside reviews and updates of frameworks addressing money laundering, terrorist financing and proliferation financing (ML/TF/PF). The conference programme will also highlight improvements in data collection and analysis, increased risk monitoring and strengthened cross-agency intelligence sharing, while law enforcement agencies and regulators continue to take dissuasive action where considered reasonable, appropriate and proportionate. Next steps include expanded outreach through industry forums, workshops and presentations, supported by publications and guidance intended to clarify expectations and help firms keep compliance regimes current and properly documented. The update also points to ongoing work to refresh the Island’s National Risk Assessment and preparations for the MONEYVAL evaluation in 2026, including use of the National Risk Appetite Statement published in May 2025, which sets requirements for businesses to evaluate and manage risks linked to the e-gaming sector and related industries.

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