On September 28th 2026, MONEYVAL will begin its sixth mutual round evaluation of the Isle of Man. They will assess compliance with the FATF Immediate Outcomes that test how effectively IOM firms are applying laws and regulations in practice. This course explains what a MONEYVAL evaluation involves, why TCSPs were designated a “highest-risk” sector in the March 2026 National Risk Assessment (NRA), and what practical steps IOM TCSP firms can take before the evaluation team arrive.
Session content
MONEYVAL explained: FATF and the mutual evaluation cycle
Timelines for the IOM 6th Round Mutual Evaluation
What is being assessed - the importance of the 11 Immediate Outcomes
Why TCSPs were designated one of the “highest-risk” sectors in the March 2026 NRA
The IOM’s E-Gaming risk story and revised risk appetite
TCSP core focus areas: source of wealth, beneficial ownership and PEPs
Emerging threat vectors: digital assets, AI-enabled and synthetic identity fraud
CFT / CPF considerations – including the July 2025 FATF Comprehensive Update on TF Risk
Preparing for the visit: best practice on processes, documentation and training y
What happens next? How MONEYVAL findings translate into legislative action
Reputational impact of MONEYVAL: Jersey’s strong effectiveness vs. Monaco’s shortcomings
Red Flag Review – a practical checklist for your business
Q&A and Slido Quiz
Tutor
Paul Darroch Groden
Paul is a freelance tutor specialising in finance, business strategy, and soft skills. He has worked for over twenty years in leading global firms, primarily in securitisation, structured products and change management.
Paul gained a first-class degree in Modern History from Oxford University, where he was a Centenary Scholar at St Hugh’s College. He also holds a postgraduate diploma in Business Studies with Distinction from the London School of Economics.
He is winner of the Shell Economist Writing Prize and is the author of two published books. Paul is a Fellow of CIMA and a Chartered Fellow of CISI, and is a former President of CISI Jersey branch.
