Isle of Man November 8 2000 In the past 12 months, the Isle of Man has fought a furious battle on several fronts to prove to the world that it is a clean place to do business. After long hours spent in negotiation with the worlds largest financial regulatory authorities, there are signs that the battle is being won. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development is expected to remove the island from its blacklist early next year. Overview - Furious battle to come clean may be won - Good reputation crucial for offshore centres Tax Regulation - Spectre of OECD sanctions fades - Taxing snag for bookies Technology - An incubator for Russian 'scientific brilliance' - In the front line of new technology Business - Room for significant improvement - Tax breaks put wind in industry's sails