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Cyber Security Isn’t Just an IT Issue: How Simple Checks Can Help Protect Your Business
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When we think about cyber security in business, it's easy to think first about systems, software and IT teams, but protecting a business also comes down to people and the everyday decisions they make.
An email that appears to come from a colleague, a supplier asking you to change their bank details, or an urgent request for a payment.
Cyber security isn't only an IT responsibility, everyone within a business has a role to play in protecting customers, colleagues and the organisation.
Could You Spot a Financial Scam? Simple Ways to Help Keep Your Money Safe
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Scams are becoming increasingly convincing.
An unexpected text about a payment, an email that looks like it comes from a company you know, or a phone call asking you to confirm some information.
When something looks genuine, it can be difficult to know when to trust it and when to stop and check.
Cyber Security Month is a useful reminder that you don't need to be a cyber security expert to take some simple steps to help protect yourself, your personal information and your money.
Team Spirit Shines at Tough Mucka 2026
The Conister Bank team swapped their desks for mud, obstacles and more than a few slippery hills as they joined hundreds of Islanders in support of Isle Listen. As Headline Sponsor, we're proud to be part of an event that brings people together for all the right reasons: teamwork, encouragement, resilience and community spirit.
A Royal Success at Knockaloe
The Royal Manx Agricultural Show is much more than a date in the calendar. It's one of the few occasions each year where so much of the Island comes together in one place. Farmers, families, local businesses, charities and visitors from every corner of the Isle of Man gather to celebrate what makes our Island unique.
As long-standing supporters and headline sponsors of the Royal Manx Agricultural Show, we're proud to play a small part in helping that tradition continue.
The Honey Project, Part 3: Three Years of Building Something That Lasts
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There's a corner of Wallberry Farm that looks very different to how we first found it.
Three years ago, it was a quiet patch of ground with potential and not much else. This summer, we were back for the third year running of ‘The Honey Project’, our long-standing partnership with The Children's Centre - and standing in the middle of the Wild Space now, it's hard not to feel pride in how far it’s come.
Recognising Leadership Across the Isle of Man
The Institute of Directors Isle of Man Director of the Year Awards 2026 was a true celebration of leadership in all its forms.
A particular highlight of the evening was the Public and Third Sector Director of the Year category, presented by Head of Marketing and Communications, Kerry Waddington. This is an award Conister are very proud to support, as it recognises individuals whose work is often delivered quietly, but whose impact is felt widely across our communities.
Conister Bank is pleased to see that contribution recognised, and to support initiatives that shine a light on the people and organisations shaping our community.
When Timing Matters: How Experienced Borrowers Use Bridging Finance to Stay in Control
For experienced property owners and investors, the challenge is rarely access to capital over the long-term. More often, it is timing.
A property purchase completes before a sale. An investment opportunity appears with a fixed deadline. A refinance takes longer than expected. In these situations, the underlying value and exit are clear, but the timetable is not aligned.
This is where bridging finance, used correctly, plays a strategic role.
Not as a last resort, and not as a substitute for long-term funding but as a short term tool to maintain control, certainty and momentum when time is the critical variable.
Conister Bank Confirmed as Headline Sponsor of the 2026 Royal Manx Agricultural Show
You heard it here first: The Purple Pavilion is returning to Knockaloe for another summer of fun!
Conister is built on heritage. And there aren’t many weekends that put the Isle of Man’s heritage on display quite like the Royal Manx Agricultural Show. It’s a place where the Island turns up together, generations side by side, to celebrate local food, local enterprise, and the rhythms of rural life that continue to shape our community. From there, it’s about supporting local business, farming, and good old family fun. It’s tradition, yes, but it’s also very much about the people behind it.
Last year, as we marked 90 years of Conister, our focus was on heritage, community and connection. In 2026, as we step into our next decade on the Isle of Man, it’s about building on that and showing up again, strengthening our roots, putting customers first, and continuing to support the people and traditions that make our Island what it is.
The Royal Manx Agricultural Show 2026 will take place at Knockaloe Farm, Patrick on Friday 7 and Saturday 8 August.
Exciting Changes Are Underway at Conister Bank
Work is now underway on the refurbishment of our ground‑floor office, an investment focused on improving the experience our customers have when they visit us.
At Conister Bank, Customer First means designing our services, spaces and ways of working around the needs of our customers. This refurbishment is a practical example of that commitment, creating a larger, more welcoming and more functional environment so our teams can serve you better.
To allow work to begin, our reception team has temporarily relocated to the first floor of Clarendon House, alongside our sister company Edgewater. During this time, it is very much business as usual. All services remain fully available, and our team is here to help as always.
Driving Change: Conister Bank Donates Minibus to The Children’s Centre
Conister Bank has strengthened its long-standing partnership with The Children’s Centre by donating a brand-new 9-seater Renault Traffic minibus - the largest corporate contribution the charity has received.
Sparked by a conversation during Conister’s charity week, and brought to life through teamwork and community collaboration with Ocean Motor Village, the donation ensures that children and families can continue accessing the Centre’s vital support services.
The new minibus arrives as a timely lifeline, helping The Children’s Centre stay mobile, responsive, and able to deliver its life-changing programmes across the Island.
