April 2026 FSA Update, MONEYVAL Preparations Highlighted
Summary
The Isle of Man Financial Services Authority has published its April 2026 bulletin, highlighting preparations for the MONEYVAL mutual evaluation and resources to help firms understand National Risk Assessment findings. The update covers legislative changes including revised bills following consultation, pensions framework modernisation, Travel Rule legislative changes taking effect, and minor updates to the AML/CFT Handbook.
What changed
The April 2026 FSA bulletin announces regulatory updates including a revised bill responding to consultation feedback, progress on pensions framework modernisation, and minor AML/CFT Handbook updates. Travel Rule legislative changes have come into effect. The FSA is providing targeted sessions and support materials to help regulated firms prepare for the upcoming MONEYVAL mutual evaluation and to assist with interpreting National Risk Assessment findings.
Isle of Man financial services firms should take advantage of FSA resources to support MONEYVAL readiness, review the latest AML/CFT Handbook updates, and ensure compliance with recently implemented Travel Rule requirements. The bulletin reaffirms the Authority's commitment to accessibility and collaboration with industry stakeholders.
What to do next
- Monitor for further MONEYVAL preparation guidance
- Review Travel Rule legislative changes taking effect
- Access NRA support resources on FSA website
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April 2026 update from the Financial Services Authority
Published on: 08 April 2026
The Isle of Man Financial Services Authority has issued its latest update for stakeholders.
The April 2026 bulletin includes an introduction from CEO Bettina Roth that highlights the Authority’s focus on economic growth, explains how to reserve your place for this year’s Countering Financial Crime Conference, and provides updates on the progress of our proposed legislative changes.
We also set out the support available to help Island firms digest the findings of the National Risk Assessment and enhance their preparations for the MONEYVAL mutual evaluation, reaffirm our commitment to being a visible, accessible and approachable regulator, and showcase our Annual Report for 2024/25 with its theme of ‘Driving Excellence Through Collaboration.’
The bulletin can be viewed via this link.
Contents
- CEO introduction
- Countering Financial Crime Conference 2026
- Bill revised in response to consultation feedback
- Plans progressing to modernise pensions framework
- Targeted sessions to support MONEYVAL preparations
- Support to help break down NRA findings
- Driving Excellence Through Collaboration
- Questionnaires to be reissued
- Visible, accessible and approachable
- Minor updates to AML/CFT Handbook
- Travel Rule legislative changes come into effect
- Implementation of revised fee structure
- Latest AML/CFT Country Lists
- Authority raises funds for Wish Upon A Dream
- In case you missed it…
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