Eddie Teare has met up with George Osborne during a trip to Tokyo in November.
The Isle of Man agreed just before Christmas to sign up to a UK version of the United States FATCA tax exchange regulations. The Channel Islands have held back, saying they want such an agreement to be global.
Mr Teare says meeting with Mr Osborne gave him the chance to understand the rationale behind the recent tax exchange agreement with the UK and see exactly what they wanted
Chief Minister: I hope that cabinet reshuffle can 'stop the fighting'
20mph, Local Government (Amendment) Bill and minimum wage all represent 'ongoing clashes'
MNFU implores Tynwald to 'include the industry in its considerations regarding employment'
'It would appear that agriculture or agricultural related business have not been considered - again'
Afternoon sailings cancelled due to adverse weather
It's as forecasters warn a 'southeast wind will strengthen this evening'
Former chief minister says government should be 'service first cost second'
Tony Brown believes new ministers will have to work quickly to make change
'All Island Bluetongue restriction zone' introduced
BTV antibodies identified in cattle on a Manx farm