Crypto Valley Summit. Day 2 Keynote Address: Crypto Valley in Detail by John Shimmin. Visit www.cryptovalleysummit.com to find out more.

1. John Shimmin MHK
Crypto Valley Summit – September 18th 2014
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2. 2014 – the Isle of Man Government’s
three key priorities:
“Economic growth is essential to sustain
employment opportunities and living standards”.
Allan Bell MHK, Chief Minister
It is the first of our priorities, in order to generate
the revenue needed to support the others.

3. Summary of financials 2014/15
Estimated IOM Government income
£532.6 million
Estimated IOM Government expenditure
£543 million
Transfer from reserves
£11 million

4. Where the money comes from
VAT
£234.35M
Spirits, Beer & Wine
£19.8M
Other Income
£50K
Tobacco, etc.
£17.4M
Resident
Income Tax
£176M
Hydrocarbons & Oil
£31.5M
Other Income Tax
£25M

5. Where the money goes
Other
£63.4M
Treasury
£106M
Economic
Development
£5.5M
Education and
Children
£90.2M
Health &
Social Care
£184.4M
Environment ,
Food &
Agriculture
£13.5M
Home Affairs
£28.4M
Infrastructure
£47.1M

6. How the money is spent
Government spends nearly £11,000 per person per year
Examples of what Government spends its money on for every man, woman
and child in the Isle of Man:
• £3,226 on benefits including State Pension, Income Support and Child Benefit
• £2,120 per head on health services including £266 each on free/subsidised
prescriptions and £168 on treating IOM patients in the UK
• £1,072 on education, including £141 on University Fees
• £740 on former Government employees’ pensions of which £179 comes from current
employee contributions
• £609 on social care: £232 on children’s services; £377 on adult services
• £348 on police, fire and prison services and other parts of DHA
• £181 on supporting agriculture, fisheries and forestry and Wildlife Park
• £106 on public transport and heritage railways
• £66 on waste management
• £45 on sports and arts
• £21 on entertainment

7. Isle of man – Economic success story
Economic Growth (GDP) 1992/93 – 2013/14
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
-2
-4
-6
1992/93
1993/94
1994/95
1995/96
1996/97
1997/98
1998/99
1999/00
2000/01
2001/02
2002/03
2003/04
2004/05
2005/06
2006/07
2007/08
2008/09
2009/10
2010/11
2011/12*
2012/13*
2013/14*
%
EU 15 IOM
* 2011/12 to 2013/14 figures are estimated for the IOM and EU 15

8. Background -The Isle of Man
economy
• Track record of over 30 years continuous
economic growth
• No national debt – Government budgets for
surplus and invests its reserves
• Low unemployment – but attracting a growing
international workforce
• Growth outlook = 3%-4%
• 19 Economic sectors including Financial Services,
Aerospace, e-Business/e-Gaming, Ship/Yacht
management, Import/Export, Clean Tech
However we can’t afford to be complacent…..

9. Vision2020 – a strategy for
economic success
• Compared to global trends our economy has
done remarkably well
• 30 years’ unbroken growth
• Rated 8th by the World Bank (in 2012)*
• We have proven our ability to anticipate change
and pursue new opportunities
• Economy 2014 (from a major 2004
public/private sector review)
• Today we are more diversified, in sectors
and markets
• Where next?
• Vision2020 develops ideas and plans to be
the catalyst for our long term future prosperity
* National income per person

10. Vision2020 – the research
“We wanted to build public and private sector insight
into the economic future for the Isle of Man...”
John Shimmin MHK, Minister,
Department of Economic Development
• The aim was to generate as much input and
insight from as wide a business audience as
possible:
• 225 questionnaires completed
• Desk research and analysis undertaken
• Sector forecasting with industry bodies
• Further wide policy change consultation
across Government
• Workshops with over 80 industry leading
participants

11. Vision2020 – executive summary
The Isle of Man’s growth prospects are good:
• Growth
• Business confidence is strong in wealth-creating sectors
• Market opportunities exist across many sectors
• Jobs, turnover and profitability are forecast to grow
• But there are better and worse case scenarios
• Good prospects in additional emerging sectors
• Government
• Ever deeper public/private sector cooperation needed
• Government has a vital role in creating the right, supportive,
environment
• Aligned departments, effectiveness, efficiency
• Growth will deliver £50m to Government income
(equivalent to 10p rise in top rate income tax)
• Maintains low taxes while also maintaining public services
• Jobs
• Growth in the number, range and quality of jobs
• Addressing the challenges of an ageing population

12. Vision2020 – the economic mix
Although our key sectors will remain so, we will
experience a continued change

13. Vision2020 – how our workforce will need to adapt
CURRENT

14. Vision2020 – how our workforce will need to adapt
FUTURE
As the Isle of Man economy moves up the value chain, our workforce will need to be:
• More skilled
• More specialised
• Better paid

15. Vision2020 – how the island will look
• An international business centre of excellence
- we must be able to compete with the best in our chosen sectors
• A transparent international business partner to be proud of
- countries, companies and individuals guard their brands
• An incubator for innovation
- speed has value and so we can use our small size to good effect
• A skilled technology centre
- technology and particularly ICT ability will be critical
• Secure and safe
- committed, free and democratic society for both individuals and businesses
• Quality of life
- to allow individuals to reach their full potential.

16. Vision2020 comprises the following strategies (1):
CLIENTS FIRST
Financial services will
remain our
number one economic
sector in a safe,
transparent and
reputable centre
TECH ISLE
Rapidly expand our
e-business capabilities
and reputation
worldwide
MANUFACTURING
CENTRE OF
EXCELLENCE
Provide the skills,
infrastructure and costs
needed to support this
growing hi-tech sector
OFFSHORE
ENERGY HUB
Maximise the potential
benefits from
offshore wind, tidal, gas
and other energy sources
in our waters

17. DESTINATION ISLAND
Made much more
attractive for the visitors,
residents and investors
who represent our target
audience.
DISTINCTIVE LOCAL
FOOD AND DRINK
Support flourishing
businesses to reliably
supply locally produced
staple and artisanal
products, profitably
exporting and
contributing to a local
food culture
ISLE OF ENTERPRISE
An attractive business
climate for entrepreneurs
to invest, work and
create jobs
INTERNATIONAL
PARTNER
Deepen international
political, regulatory and
business links with key
target countries
Vision2020 comprises the following strategies (2):

18. Vision2020 – Financial Services
Clients First
Protecting and enhancing our biggest economic sector
• Volatility
• Continued uncertainty to 2020
• Desire for manufacturing led recovery, but global
pressure to replenish fiscal reserves limiting lending
• Reduction of traditional offshore market
• Need for international security and professional
services will remain strong
• Customers
• Confidence and expectations are changed forever
• Additional regimes to protect the vulnerable will
constrain the wealthy with sophisticated needs
• Opportunities
• Evolve to meet tomorrow’s needs
• Customer focused outcomes
• Loss of confidence is also an opportunity for us to
provide a safe, transparent, secure and reputable
haven for wealth - and clients themselves
• Offering the Freedom to Flourish
• Build on our existing reputation

19. Vision2020 – Tech Isle
Capitalising on our number one source of growth
• A leading centre for innovative SMEs to relocate and grow
• Excellent infrastructure (telecoms, electricity and data hosting)
• Supportive financial and professional services
• Tax advantages
• Opportunities
• Businesses employing 10-50 staff
• Broad related ICT skills
• Skilled, flexible professionals
• Starting small, growing fast
• Niche businesses providing online services
• Adapting to the future
• Education and training
• Increased online Government transactions
• Citizens and business
• Data use will grow by a factor of 100
• A leading European data hub
• A third self-healing ring - better bandwidth and prices
• E-gaming will continue to be catalyst

20. Vision2020 – Manufacturing centre
of excellence
High-tech is high priority in the 2020 world
• Clusters
• Following the aerospace model:
• Shared knowledge
• Shared resource
• Shared synergy
• Diversity
} Higher value
• Bespoke bathrooms/kitchens
• Thermostatic kettle controls
• Super-luxury - watch making
• Diving equipment
• Body composition monitors
• Adapting to the future
• Education and training
• Centre of Excellence
• Capital investment
• Flexible financial partnerships with Government
• Competitive infrastructure costs
• Tactical inward investment
• Develop technology parks

21. Vision2020 – Offshore energy hub
Harnessing the future waves of power
• The natural advantage we have:
• Wind
• Tidal
• Near shore wave energy
• Shallow water depth
• Central location in Irish Sea
• Cost effective
• Renewables
• Hydrocarbon energy sources
• IoM owns the seabed up to 12 miles offshore
• A valuable development asset
• Opportunities
• A viable hub for offshore energy
• Diverse job opportunities
• Synergies with existing Isle of Man sectors

22. Vision2020 – Destination Isle
Attracting the people who matter
• The lifestyle advantage
• Using the Island’s natural beauty to attract:
• Visitors
• Residents
• Entrepreneurs
• High net worth individuals
• Opportunities
• Our lifestyle advantages, unique culture and heritage
are an essential pillar of the proposition
• Unrivaled reputation for outdoor adventure, heritage
and culture
• Year round programme of events, headlined by the
world renowned TT races
• Quality is key with service delivery and offerings in:
• Retail
• Hospitality
• Leisure services
• Transport links

23. Vision2020 – Distinctive local food
and drink
Adding value to the Island’s produce
• The potential for success
• Celebrated local food culture valued by residents,
visitors, retailers and the hospitality sector
• Private and public sector partnerships will be essential
• Collaborative approach between producers needed; to
• Capitalise on scale
• Enjoy export opportunities
• Ensure reliable supply chains
• Paths to growth
• Evidence based exploitation
• Opportunities and trends
• Move away from commodity based products
• Focus on quality/less-price sensitive products
• Well-trained, informed industry
• Careful management of countryside

24. Vision2020 – Enterprise Island
Providing the platform for success
• Location, location, location
• The environment itself is then our competitive advantage
• Ensuring the Isle of Man is the entrepreneurs’ location of
choice
• Government is at the heart of creating the optimum
environment:
• Radical education shift to ICT capability
• Business incubator facilities will be needed to realise ideas
• Incentives and financial support to fuel start-ups and growth
• Speed of primary legislation will allow opportunities to be
capitalised on

25. Working together
to deliver Vision2020
• A Government with:
• The right scope and structure
• A business-friendly culture
• Priorities for Government include:
• A long-term tax strategy
• Education/skills development
• Partnership working
• Entrepreneurship
• Marketing and business development
• Communication
• Customer focussed approach
• Infrastructure development
• Vision
• Integrated public/private action plans to achieve those
targets
• Clear governance to ensure appropriate coordination and
political oversight of both policy and delivery

26. Thank you