Articles from 2024

Please be advised that the Policy & Resources Committee has issued the attached general licence under regulation 64 of the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations, 2019, as implemented in the Bailiwick by the Sanctions (Implementation of UK Regimes) (Bailiwick of Guernsey) (Brexit) Regulations, 2020 (the Russia Regulations). The licence can also be found online at Sanctions - States of Guernsey...

The Guernsey Financial Services Commission is pleased to note that John Aspden has been appointed as Chairman following approval by the States of Deliberation. John, who has been a Commissioner since 2017 and Vice-Chairman since February 2023, has taken over from Julian Winser who retired as Chairman and Commissioner in May. The Commission has also elected a new Vice-Chairman, Anna Guggenheim KC...

The Commission has today issued an amendment to the country list in Appendix I of the Handbook on Countering Financial Crime (AML/CFT/CPF) (the “Handbook”) reflecting the Financial Action Task Force (“FATF”)’s updated list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring, which added Monaco and Venezuela. Monaco has been added to Appendix I whereas Venezuela was already included due to being listed by...

On Thursday 8 August and Friday 9 August 2024 the Commission will be hosting a series of sector specific presentations regarding the findings from its thematic review of Governance, Risk and Compliance Controls to Counter Financial Crime – Estate Agency, Legal and Accountancy Services published on 4 April 2024. These sessions will also cover recent changes to legislation relevant to these...

The Financial Services Business (Enforcement Powers) (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2020 (the “Enforcement Powers Law”) The Regulation of Fiduciaries, Administration Businesses and Company Directors, etc (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2020 (the “Fiduciaries Law”) [1] The Criminal Justice (Proceeds of Crime) (Financial Services Businesses) (Bailiwick of Guernsey)) Regulations, 2007 (the “Regulations”)...

Please be advised that the Policy & Resources Committee has issued the attached general licence under regulation 64 of the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations, 2019, as implemented in the Bailiwick by the Sanctions (Implementation of UK Regimes) (Bailiwick of Guernsey) (Brexit) Regulations, 2020 (the Russia Regulations). The licence can be found online at www.gov.gg/sanctionsmeasures. Please...