"A ringing endorsement for the Island’s finance sector" is how Treasury Minister Allan Bell describes the Manx success at the prestigious International Investment Awards.
Isle of Man based Royal Skandia, Zurich International, AXA IOM, Fairbairn Private Bank and Standard Bank were all winners, while the Island was named Best International Finance Centre for the eighth time in nine years.
Mr Bell says the awards will enhance the Island's reputation as a centre of excellence:

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