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Updates to the AMLCFT Handbook

10th July 2023
The Commission has today issued an updated Handbook on Countering Financial Crime and Terrorist Financing following consultations on rules and guidance in relation to an independent audit function, business risk assessments, virtual asset service providers and additional information disclosures for licensed trustees and partners. We have also updated Appendix I of the Handbook which lists...

Sanctions Notice - Iran (Human Rights)

10th July 2023
Please be advised that an entry in relation to Moslem MOEIN has been corrected under the Iran (Sanctions) (Human Rights) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (the UK regulations). The person referred to above remains subject to an asset freeze and appears on the consolidated list, which can be found here The UK regulations are given effect within the Bailiwick under the Sanctions (Implementation of UK...

Sanctions Notice - Russia

10th July 2023
Please be advised that an entry in relation to DMITRII VLADIMIROVICH OVSYANNIKOV has been amended under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (the UK regulations) . The person referred to above remains subject to an asset freeze and appears on the consolidated list, which can be found here The UK regulations are given effect within the Bailiwick under the Sanctions (Implementation of...

Director Registration Regime

10th July 2023
Further to legislation passed by the States of Guernsey last week, the Commission has launched today a new director registration regime for individuals holding certain categories of directorships following amendments to the Criminal Justice (Proceeds of Crime) Law, 1999 and an amendment to the Regulations of Fiduciaries, Administration Businesses and Company Directors, etc (Bailiwick of Guernsey)...

Sanctions Notice - Iran (Human Rights)

6th July 2023
Please be advised that 8 individuals and 5 entities have been designated under the Iran (Sanctions) (Human Rights) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (the UK regulations). Details of the individuals and entities are available here: Notice_Iran_Human Rights_ The UK regulations are given effect within the Bailiwick under the Sanctions (Implementation of UK Regimes) (Bailiwick of Guernsey) (Brexit)...

Sanctions Notice - Russia

6th July 2023
Please be advised that LEV ARONOVICH KHASIS has been removed from the list of persons who are designated under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (the UK regulations) and is no longer subject to an asset freeze. 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...

Sanctions Notice - Myanmar

5th July 2023
Please be advised that SINS AVIA TRADING HOUSE LLC has been removed from the list of persons who are designated under the Myanmar (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2021 (the UK regulations) and is no longer subject to an asset freeze. The UK regulations are given effect within the Bailiwick under the Sanctions (Implementation of UK Regimes) (Bailiwick of Guernsey) (Brexit) Regulations, 2020 that...

AI & Finance in Guernsey: The Power and the Implications

5th July 2023
On 28 June 2023, the Commission hosted a conference jointly with Guernsey Finance – AI & Finance in Guernsey: The Power and the Implications. Attendees heard how Guernsey's nimbleness, robust legal framework and approach to regulation could enable the Island's financial services Industry to benefit from the opportunities posed by the rise of Artificial Intelligence. The Commission is pleased to be...

Sanctions Notice - North Korea

4th July 2023
Please be advised that amendments have been made to the details of sixteen individuals who are designated under the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (the UK regulations). Further details about these individuals are available here: Notice_Democratic_People_s_Republic_of_Korea_030723.pdf (publishing.service.gov.uk) The UK regulations are given effect...