{"id":6419,"date":"2025-02-17T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-17T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/?p=6419"},"modified":"2025-02-17T07:05:45","modified_gmt":"2025-02-17T05:05:45","slug":"press-release","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/articles\/press-release\/","title":{"rendered":"Press Release"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>13 February 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Isle of Man Indaba returns to South Africa in 2025 to address risk mitigation amidst global uncertainty<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a>Following a landmark year of major elections in 2024, global markets have experienced heightened volatility and investor uncertainty. The <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imf.org\/en\/Publications\/WEO\">International Monetary Fund (IMF)<\/a>, among other reputable sources, has reported increased fluctuations in capital flows and asset prices, driven in part by geopolitical shifts and policy uncertainties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Elections, in key regions including in the United States and the European Parliament, have &nbsp;further intensified unpredictability into an international economy already grappling with geopolitical tensions and inflationary pressures. In response to the growing demand for stable, well-regulated jurisdictions, the Isle of Man Indaba will return to South Africa in March 2025 for its sixth edition under the theme \u201cGlobal Business, Local Stability: The Isle of Man\u2019s role in mitigating risk in a complex world.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Organised as a roadshow across six major cities \u2013 Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, Stellenbosch, and George \u2013 the event will feature eight leading Isle of Man companies from the finance, legal, investment, and government sectors Participating firms include Appleby Global, Atla Group, Boston Multi Family Office, Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management, Finance Isle of Man, ILS World, Ramsey Crookall and Resilience Asset Management, alongside Isle of Man entrepreneur Kevin Ballard. Industry experts will share insights into how the Isle of Man\u2019s robust regulatory frameworks, unique status as the only whole nation UNESCO Biosphere status, and newly launched two-year roadmap for sustainable finance can help businesses and individuals safeguard their wealth, expand internationally, and navigate post-election uncertainties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Isle of Man\u2019s commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability and responsible investment provides a solid foundation for mitigating risk and future-proofing global operations. In line with this vision, the Indaba will highlight how its sustainable finance strategy aligns with growing international expectations for responsible investment and corporate social responsibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAs global markets adjust to the aftermath of milestone elections and ongoing economic shifts, it\u2019s vital to choose a jurisdiction that offers both regulatory clarity and a forward-looking approach,\u201d says Roelf Odendaal, Founding Director of the Indaba. \u201cWe are excited to bring the Isle of Man Indaba back to South Africa, demonstrating how the Island\u2019s stability, governance, and sustainability priorities can provide invaluable support in times of uncertainty.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with subject-matter experts and explore how the Isle of Man\u2019s transparent legal structures, innovative business environment, and focus on sustainability can serve as effective tools for navigating cross-border complexities. Keynote presentations and panel discussions will delve into strategies for mitigating risk, strengthening governance, and positioning businesses to thrive\u2014even in times of global disruption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Isle of Man Indaba is open to wealth managers, accountants, financial advisors, legal and tax professionals, business owners, compliance officers and anyone interested in understanding the critical role that stable jurisdictions can play in an evolving global landscape. Registration details, speaker line-ups, and more information about each city\u2019s programme can be found at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.iom-za.org\">www.iom-za.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT VANESSA NAUD\u00c9 ON +44 7624 332404 OR <a href=\"mailto:vanessa@stratpr.co.za\">vanessa@stratpr.co.za<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"6431\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Photo-credit-James-Qualtrough-Unsplash-1-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Photo-credit-James-Qualtrough-Unsplash-1-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Photo-credit-James-Qualtrough-Unsplash-1-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Photo-credit-James-Qualtrough-Unsplash-1-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Photo-credit-James-Qualtrough-Unsplash-1-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Photo-credit-James-Qualtrough-Unsplash-1-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo credit James Qualtrough, Unsplash <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"6432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Photo-credit-James-Qualtrough-Unsplash-2-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Photo-credit-James-Qualtrough-Unsplash-2-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Photo-credit-James-Qualtrough-Unsplash-2-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Photo-credit-James-Qualtrough-Unsplash-2-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Photo-credit-James-Qualtrough-Unsplash-2-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Photo-credit-James-Qualtrough-Unsplash-2-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Port Erin, Isle of Man. Photo credit James Qualthrough,Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Elections, in key regions including in the United States and the European Parliament, have \u00a0further intensified unpredictability into an international economy already grappling with geopolitical tensions and inflationary pressures. In response to the growing demand for stable, well-regulated jurisdictions, the Isle of Man Indaba will return to South Africa in March 2025 for its sixth edition under the theme \u201cGlobal Business, Local Stability: The Isle of Man\u2019s role in mitigating risk in a complex world.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6430,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[16,50],"tags":[49],"class_list":["post-6419","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-articles","category-press-release","tag-national"],"featured_image_urls":{"full":["https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Roelf-Odendaal-1.jpg",1024,683,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Roelf-Odendaal-1-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Roelf-Odendaal-1-300x200.jpg",300,200,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Roelf-Odendaal-1-768x512.jpg",640,427,true],"large":["https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Roelf-Odendaal-1.jpg",640,427,false],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Roelf-Odendaal-1.jpg",1024,683,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Roelf-Odendaal-1.jpg",1024,683,false],"magazine-7-slider-full":["https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Roelf-Odendaal-1.jpg",1024,683,false],"magazine-7-slider-center":["https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Roelf-Odendaal-1-936x683.jpg",936,683,true],"magazine-7-featured":["https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Roelf-Odendaal-1.jpg",1024,683,false],"magazine-7-medium":["https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Roelf-Odendaal-1-720x380.jpg",720,380,true],"magazine-7-medium-square":["https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Roelf-Odendaal-1-675x450.jpg",675,450,true]},"author_info":{"info":["TheLife Team"]},"category_info":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/category\/articles\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Articles &amp; Advertisers<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/category\/articles\/press-release\/\" rel=\"category tag\">PRESS RELEASE<\/a>","tag_info":"PRESS RELEASE","comment_count":"0","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6419","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6419"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6419\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6434,"href":"https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6419\/revisions\/6434"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6430"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6419"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6419"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6419"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}