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Practical analysis from the Manavia team on private wealth, fiduciary structures, eGaming and the Isle of Man's Data Asset Foundation regime.
Steady Ground:
Is It Time to Look at the Isle of Man Again?
Data breaches at the Malta and Curaçao regulators have put trust at the top of every operator's agenda. Frank Schuengel explains why the Isle of Man's careful, old-fashioned approach to licensing is starting to look like its greatest asset.
Data as Capital:
What China Has Done With Data, and Why Washington Is Now Paying Attention
A US congressional advisory body has set out how China turned data into an asset that can sit on a balance sheet and be borrowed against. Miles Benham explains what the report says, what it suggests Congress consider, and where the Isle of Man fits.
Navigating the Rise of the Family Investment Company
Why are more families choosing a company over a trust to hold and pass on their wealth? We look at how an Isle of Man Family Investment Company separates control from value, keeps family affairs private, and where it sits against a traditional trust.
The Strategic Evolution of the Isle of Man Property Unit Trust
The 2019 NRCGT reforms were meant to be the end of the offshore property unit trust, yet the IPUT is still here. We explain why the Transparency and Exemption Elections keep it relevant for pension funds, sovereign wealth and other institutional investors.
The Strategic Shift:
Why the Isle of Man is the Natural Successor for British Expats
The UK's move to a residence-based inheritance tax regime has turned the expat homecoming into a fiscal trap. We set out why the Isle of Man, with its personal tax cap and zero-rate corporate regime, offers a stable and credible alternative.
eGaming in Australia:
Manavia's Frank Champions the Isle of Man
Our eGaming licensing specialist, Frank Schuengel, delivered a keynote on grey market operations at Regulating the Game 2026 in Sydney. Here is what he told an audience of global regulators, and why it matters for the Island.
When a Trust Isn't Enough:
Lessons from the Murdoch Succession Battle
The Murdoch family had a multi-billion-dollar irrevocable trust and still ended up in court. We look at why a trust alone is not a succession plan, and how FIC and PTC governance can keep control disputes out of the courtroom.
eGaming in Europe:
Isle of Man Excellence at ICE Barcelona 2026
ICE's move to Barcelona brought new scale to the eGaming calendar. We report back on Manavia's conversations about business continuity, new licensing opportunities and the strength of the Team Isle of Man stand.
What is a Data Asset? A Guide to Data Asset Foundations
Data is valuable, but the law has struggled to say who owns it. We explain the difference between digital and data assets, and how the Isle of Man's proposed Data Asset Foundation gives registered data a recognised legal home.
The Role of the Enforcer, and How Manavia Can Help
The proposed DAF regime introduces a statutory Data Enforcer to oversee how a foundation governs its data. We explain what the role does, how it works alongside the Council and the Data Asset Registrar, and where Manavia fits in.
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