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The Isle of Man is participating in the sixth round of mutual evaluations conducted by MONEYVAL from 28 September, during which assessors will examine the Island's anti money laundering, countering the financing of terrorism, and counter proliferation financing framework, together with its effectiveness in practice …

Martyn Fiddler believe internships should provide meaningful opportunities to learn, develop and contribute. As Marketing Intern, Caeli Plumbley’s, internship draws to a close, we asked her to reflect on her experience over the past 18 months. A Reflection by Caeli Plumbley When I joined Martyn Fiddler 18 months ago, I had very little knowledge of […]

Demand for business aircraft remains strong. Manufacturers continue to report substantial order books, while supply chain pressures and component availability challenges remain a feature of the market. Recent industry reporting shows significant backlogs alongside continuing delivery constraints across the sector. For buyers, this creates an important shift in focus. Historically, discussions around an aircraft acquisition […]

Over four days, Ian Petts and Tim Harris attended the 2026 Cannes Yacht Festival, and it provided something far more valuable than a showcase of new yachts. They provide a real time view of the forces shaping ownership, investment and decision making across the global yacht market. After dozens of conversations with owners, brokers, investors, […]

For years, sanctions, insurance, and regulatory compliance have often been viewed as supporting considerations within maritime and aviation transactions. Important, certainly, but usually secondary to the commercial objectives of acquisition, operation, and financing. That approach is becoming increasingly difficult to maintain. Recent developments in key maritime trade corridors, alongside heightened enforcement activity by regulators and […]

A smarter approach to asset utilisation. The Isle of Man Ship Registry’s introduction of the Yacht Engaged in Trade (YET) Scheme marks a significant step forward for owners seeking greater flexibility from their high value assets. Designed for private yachts of 24 metres and above, the scheme allows vessels to undertake a limited amount of […]