Investec and Capital succesful in applications
Two new banking licences have been granted in the last 18 months.
Responding to questions in the House of Keys today the Enterprise Minister confirmed Investec and Capital were both successful in recent applications.
Laurence Skelly was asked if his department has told prospective banking operators of the 'pool' of 120 staff recently made redundant by Lloyds Bank.
It hadn't but he had this advice for those who've lost their jobs:
Firearms amnesty comes into effect
People can surrender weapons without fear of prosecution
Chickenpox jab to become part of routine childhood vaccinations
GP practices to offer children a combined MMRV vaccine
Hark! Claims school didn't allow Christmas carols to be sung "rumour" and "hearsay", says minister
Daphne Caine quizzed by Onchan MHK Julie Edge in the House of Keys
Education minister defends attempt to reopen schools for a half day on snow day
But Daphne Caine can't confirm if teaching staff will be paid for the day missed