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Two-factor authentication (‘2FA’)

22nd March 2023
Further to the announcement in our 2021 Annual Report advising of our intention to implement mandatory two-factor authentication (‘2FA’) on our Online Portals for all our regulated entities, we have been working on our background systems. On this basis by 31 May 2023, the Commission intends to switch 2FA on for all Portal Users who have not yet enabled this functionality. 2FA is an additional...

Sanctions Notice - Iran (Human Rights)

21st March 2023
Please be advised that Ali Nourouzi Seyyed Tabatabai Ahmad Karimi Jamal Babamoradi Yahya Ala’oddini Ahmed Zulqadr Alireza Heydarnia have been designated under the Iran (Sanctions) (Human Rights) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (the UK regulations). The UK regulations are given effect within the Bailiwick under the Sanctions (Implementation of UK Regimes) (Bailiwick of Guernsey) (Brexit) Regulations...

Consultation Paper on Rules for Retail General Insurers

20th March 2023
Today, the Commission issued a Consultation Paper on Retail General Insurers. General, as opposed to life, insurance concerns coverage for house contents, bikes, health costs and so on. Guernsey already offers such insurance on a global basis and aims to grow this business. To support this aim, the Commission intends to develop further the current regulatory regime. This involves a strengthening...

Sanctions Notice - Russia

20th March 2023
Please be advised that an amendment has been made in respect of Igor Viktorovich Makarov who is currently designated under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (the UK Russia regulations) and who remains subject to an asset freeze. The amended entry in respect of the individual referred to above appears on the consolidated list. Please also be advised that Minsk Wheel Tractor Plant is...

Sanctions Notice - Iraq

13th March 2023
Please be advised that following the UN's decision to remove Humam Abd-Al-Khaliq Abd-Al-Ghafur Ayad Futayyih Khalifa Al-Rawi from the UN list of designated persons, they are no longer designated under the Iraq (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (the UK regulations). The UK regulations are given effect within the Bailiwick under the Sanctions (Implementation of UK Regimes) (Bailiwick of...

Sanctions Notice - Russia

13th March 2023
Please be advised that amendments or corrections have been made in respect of 21 persons who are currently designated under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (the UK regulations) and who remain subject to an asset freeze. Details of the persons concerned are available here: Notice_Russia_100323.pdf (publishing.service.gov.uk) The UK regulations are given effect within the Bailiwick...

Country Lists Updates to the Handbook and Instruction

13th March 2023
The Commission has today issued amendments to the country lists in Appendix C and Appendix I of the Handbook on Countering Financial Crime and Terrorist Financing reflecting the Financial Action Task Force’s updated list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring, which includes South Africa and Nigeria. FATF has removed Morocco and Cambodia from its list of jurisdictions under increased...

Sanctions Notice - Central African Republic

8th March 2023
Please be advised that MAHAMAT SALLEH ADOUM KETTE has been designated under the Central African Republic (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (the UK regulations). The UK regulations are given effect within the Bailiwick under the Sanctions (Implementation of UK Regimes) (Bailiwick of Guernsey) (Brexit) Regulations, 2020 that have been made under the Sanctions (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2018...

Sanctions Notice - Iran (Human Rights)

8th March 2023
Please be advised that SEYYED MOHAMMED SALEH HASHEMI GOLPAYEGANI THE HEADQUARTERS FOR ENJOINING RIGHT AND FORBIDDING EVIL & OFFICE OR HEADQUARTERS FOR THE PROMOTION OF VIRTUE AND PREVENTION OF VICE have been designated under the Iran (Sanctions) (Human Rights) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (the UK regulations). The UK regulations are given effect within the Bailiwick under the Sanctions...