DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITIES

The Isle of Man Indaba is returning to South Africa in March 2025 for its sixth edition, bringing together nine leading Isle of Man companies representing the finance, legal, investment and government sectors, in a roadshow across six cities. Under the theme “Global Business, Local Stability: The Isle of Man’s role in mitigating risk in a complex world,” this event aims to demonstrate how the Isle of Man provides a safe and secure platform for wealth creation, business expansion, and risk management.
Indaba attendees will gain practical insights into navigating cross-border uncertainties. Presentations and panel discussions will cover how the Isle of Man’s robust regulatory framework, political stability, and commitment to sustainability can offer tangible advantages to those looking to invest or operate internationally. With a focus on governance, structuring, and wealth management, the sessions will empower you to make informed, forward-looking decisions amidst evolving global challenges.

Topics under discussion

Cross-border risk
Identifying the latest global threats and opportunities for international businesses and high-net-worth individuals.
Risk management and governance
Exploring best-practice frameworks to ensure robust oversight when internationalising your business.
International business expansion
Leveraging the Isle of Man’s reputation for stability, flexibility, and investor protection when protecting and growing your wealth.
Dynamic materiality
Understanding how emerging risks have a financial impact in the long-term, and how to manage urgent vs important decision-making.
Risk vs Volatility
Understanding both concepts, and how they have three discernible and important differences.
Global risk
Planning for Black Swans and Gray Rhinos, both have high impact on businesses and family wealth.
March 2025 PARTICIPATING COMPANIES
Our Indaba Venues


DURBAN
Tuesday, 11 March 2025
Durban Country Club
17h00

JOHANNESBURG
Thursday, 13 March 2025
Southern Sun Hyde Park
17h00

PRETORIA
Friday, 14 March 2025
The Capital Menlyn Maine
10h00

WINELANDS
Monday, 17 March 2025
Lanzerac
16h00

CAPE TOWN
Tuesday, 18 March 2025
Southern Sun Newlands
10h00

GEORGE
Wednesday, 19 March 2025
Fancourt
10h00
March 2025 Panellists

Basil Bielich
Atla Group

Lyle Krause
Atla Group

Roelf Odendaal
Boston Multi Family Office

Marion De Carte
Boston Multi Family Office

Greg Easton
Resilience Asset Management

Garry Manley
Appleby Group

Richard MacNee
ILS World

Paul Blake
Finance Isle of Man

Cecilia Albertyn
Finance Isle of Man

Brenda Bannatyne
Ramsey Crookall

Alex Toohey
Canaccord Genuity

Kevin Ballard
Isle of Man entrepreneur

Ulrik Strandvik
GSR Law
Reasons to attend

1. Gain strategic insights
Learn from expert practitioners on how to mitigate cross-border risk, implement best-in-class governance strategies, and harness sustainable finance opportunities.
2. Discover new opportunities:
Hear first-hand about the unique benefits and services offered by leading Isle of Man companies, helping you to make informed choices for international expansion or investment.
3. Networking and collaboration
Engage with a diverse group of professionals, advisors, and industry peers, fostering relationships that can drive future growth and success.
4. Personalised insights
Take advantage of one-on-one conversations with specialists who can guide you through the intricacies of operating internationally in a risk-sensitive environment.
Who should attend

This Indaba is designed for:
- Individuals considering wealth expansion options
- Financial advisors
- Wealth managers, accountants, and investment managers
- Banking professionals seeking international solutions
- Entrepreneurs, business owners, and managers considering expansion
- Lawyers, tax advisors and professionals with global clientele
Earn CPD Points

Members of SAIT and FISA can earn CPD points by attending the Isle of Man Indaba, taking place in six cities from 11 to 19 March. Participants will receive 1½ points for attending these insightful sessions on Estate Planning and Trusts, making it a valuable opportunity for professional development in this area.

Explore the potential
Whether you are looking to diversify your assets, expand your business footprint, or simply gain deeper knowledge of the Isle of Man’s offerings, you will find practical strategies and valuable connections at this event.
BUILDING YOUR FUTURE
THE ISLE OF MAN INDABA WILL EXPLORE:
OPPORTUNITIES
Discover prospects available to establish and grow your business in the international arena
BUSINESS BENEFITS
The benefits that a safe and stable environment can offer you in terms of lifestyle, wealth protection, and international business expansion.
EASE OF BUSINESS
The ease of doing business internationally and addressing any queries or concerns related to this.
NETWORKING
Directly engage with specialists from each of the visiting companies to remove the unknown from international finance.
KNOWLEDGE
Get a deeper understanding of how the Isle of Man can help you secure your wealth.
BACKGROUND
Learn more about the Isle of Man and the safe and stable environment it offers.
ABOUT THE ISLE OF MAN

The Isle of Man is located in the north Irish Sea, between England and Ireland. It is a self-governing crown dependency, we have our own parliament and laws, our own economy, and is not part of the United Kingdom or the European Union.
Our economy is growing and has a Moody’s government rating of Aa3. This rating indicates the Island’s high level of wealth and economic resilience. Moody’s comment: “The IoM’s economy is more diversified than are most entities of its size, having moved away from a reliance on offshore banking towards information and communication technology (ICT), insurance and e-gaming.” One of the key strengths of our economy is that we do not have any outstanding government debt.
As observed by Moody’s the Isle of Man Government continued development of new economic sectors is a testament to its entrepreneurial drive. The following sectors are being developed:
• Medicinal cannabis
• E-gaming
• Blockchain
• Fintech
The quality of life that the Isle of Man offers is noteworthy. We are ranked as being one of the safest places in the British Isles to live with 86% of residents saying they have a good quality of life.
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BUILDING YOUR FUTURE
THE ISLE OF MAN INDABA WILL EXPLORE:
OPPORTUNITIES
NETWORKING
BUSINESS BENEFITS
KNOWLEDGE
EASE OF BUSINESS
BACKGROUND
Get in touch
We look forward to welcoming you to our Indaba in one of our South African venues in March 2025. Should you require more information about this event or the venues, please fill in the contact form or email us at bookings@iom-za.org