Businesses invited to take part in financial crime consultation

Wednesday, 7 January 2015 00:00

A public consultation has been launched on updated financial crime measures.

The Department of Home Affairs is appealing for the private sector to provide its feedback on the revised regulations before the consultation ends on January 29.

Subject to responses, each will then be considered for introduction to protect the Island from criminals and provide clarity for Manx-based businesses.

Minister Juan Watterson says it's imperative that government improves its legislation in the right ways:

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