Standard Bank Isle of Man recently welcomed a top business figure to talk about the importance of the offices to the organisation.
Head of Personal and Corporate Wealth, Duncan Wattam, based in Johannesburg, visited their office in Douglas.
Mr Wattam, a former Standard Bank employee, says the Island's branch provides 'crucial diversification' to SBG and their African client base.
He added that the Isle of Man provides a key role in the wider group objectives.
Two Douglas developments offered support from government fund
Proposals to redevelop two stagnant city centre sites have been offered funding from a government infrastructure scheme.
Floating wind turbines could be added to Island's ship registry
New rules being discussed by Tynwald next month could see floating wind turbines added to the Island's ship registry in future.
Survey wants your views on Island's town centres
What do you think of the Island's town and city centres?
Channel Island lender expands into Isle of Man
A lending company has expanded onto the Isle of Man.
Businesses worried over ferry fuel surcharge
A survey by the Island's Chamber of Commerce shows 88 per cent of members think their business will suffer with the Steam Packet's fuel surcharge.
National Risk Assessment looks at virtual assets sector
There's a 'medium' risk of money laundering in the Island's virtual assets sector, according to a new report.
Law changes aimed at improving transparency on company ownership
The government's set out proposals aimed at making it easier to identify who owns and controls Island companies.
Bushy's is branching out into spirits
A Manx brewery is preparing to launch a new range of spirits this week.
