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Council Regulation (EC) No 36/2012, as implemented by the Syria (Restrictive Measures) (Guernsey) Ordinance, 2012, the Syria (Restrictive Measures) (Alderney) Ordinance, 2012 and the Syria (Restrictive Measures) (Sark) Ordinance, 2012, has been amended by Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 2018/774. The Implementing Regulation is available here: Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/774...

First Quarter 2018 Investment Funds The net asset value of total funds under management and administration has decreased in Sterling terms over the quarter ended 31 March 2018 by £7 billion (-2.9%) to £263 billion. For the year since 31 March 2017, total net asset values decreased by £5 billion (-1.5%). Open-ended Funds Within these totals Guernsey domiciled open-ended funds decreased by £1.67...

This Notice is issued further to the previous Sanctions Notice issued in relation to the amendment of four entries to the list of individuals and entities associated with ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida maintained under United Nations Security Council Resolution 1267. Please be advised that corresponding changes have now been made to the list maintained by the European Union under Council Regulation...

Council Regulation (EU) No 2017/1509, as implemented in the Bailiwick by the North Korea (Restrictive Measures) (Guernsey) Ordinance, 2017, the North Korea (Restrictive Measures) (Alderney) Ordinance, 2017, and the North Korea (Restrictive Measures) (Sark) Ordinance, 2017, has been amended by Council Implementing Regulation 2018/714. The effect of the amendments, which are automatically and...

Council Regulation (EU) 269/2014, as implemented by the Territorial Integrity etc. of Ukraine (Restrictive Measures) (Guernsey) Ordinance 2014, the Territorial Integrity etc. of Ukraine (Restrictive Measures) (Alderney) Ordinance 2014 and the Territorial Integrity etc. of Ukraine (Restrictive Measures) (Sark) Ordinance 2014, has been amended by Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 2018/705. The...

Friday 22 June As part of our commitment to support innovation, the Guernsey Financial Services Commission is hosting a one day event, Friday 22 June, which will provide an opportunity for Bailiwick businesses or individuals to develop digital solutions to 3 pre-set challenges. The SoundBox Sprint will provide a unique one stop access to key bailiwick decision makers and business subject experts...

The Commission has today published its 2017 annual report and financial statements. Amongst the key themes explored in the report is a focus on ‘Green Finance’ with a regulatory initiative expected to be launched by the Commission in June to be known as the Guernsey Green Fund. It will be open to all types of funds and compliance with green criteria will be required. In addition to the Guernsey...

Friday 22 June As part of our commitment to support innovation, the Guernsey Financial Services Commission is hosting a one day event, Friday 22 June, which will provide an opportunity for Bailiwick businesses or individuals to develop digital solutions to 3 pre-set challenges. The SoundBox Sprint will provide a unique one stop access to key bailiwick decision makers and business subject experts...

The Commission has published a report on its thematic review of the financial crime governance, risk and compliance frameworks within smaller firms within the fiduciary sector. The Financial Crime Supervision and Policy Division report which focused on the controls in place to manage and mitigate money laundering and terrorist financing risks can be found here. This thematic report confirms that...