Credit rating shows confidence in Island says Minister

Thursday, 18 December 2014 00:00

People can feel confident the Isle of Man is a well-managed jurisdiction.

That's the message from the Treasury following the confirmation of a an Aa1 credit rating by Moody's Investors Service.

It's looked at the Island's finances saying it believes they are stable, with a resilient economy and 'robust' government accounts.

Treasury Minister Eddie Teare explains why it's to be trusted:

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