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Commission announces two-year freeze in licence fees

3rd October 2018
The Commission has historically consulted annually with industry on proposals for increasing the fees which it charges licensees. Those fees represent the Commission’s principal method of funding its operational costs including any capital expenditure. However, after careful consideration, the Commission has decided not to seek any increase in the current level of its fees for the next two years...

World Investor Week - Seminars by the Guernsey Association of Pension Providers

2nd October 2018
As part of World Investor Week (“WIW”), which is being supported by the Commission, the Guernsey Association of Pension Providers (“GAPP”) is hosting a number of pensions seminars. These seminars, which are free to attend, will be held on Wednesday 3rd October 2018 at the Chamber of Commerce’s offices at Unit 10, Market Buildings, St Peter Port, Guernsey. This is a great opportunity to hear from...

Sanctions Notice - Iraq

2nd October 2018
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1518, as implemented in the Bailiwick by the Iraq (United Nations Sanctions) Channel Islands Order 2000, has been amended. The effect of the amendments, which are automatically effective in the Bailiwick, is to remove one entity from the list of persons and entities subject to financial restrictions under Resolution 1518. Further details about the...

Sanctions Notice - Iraq

2nd October 2018
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1518, as implemented in the Bailiwick by the Iraq (United Nations Sanctions) Channel Islands Order 2000, has been amended. The effect of the amendments, which are automatically effective in the Bailiwick, is to remove one entity from the list of persons and entities subject to financial restrictions under Resolution 1518. Further details about the...

World Investor Week

1st October 2018
The Guernsey Financial Services Commission (‘the Commission’) is once again taking part in World Investor Week (WIW), an annual global initiative organised by the International Organisation of Securities Commission’s (IOSCO). It is being held during the first week of October. WIW seeks to promote the importance of investor education and protection. As part of its commitment, the Commission will be...

Sanctions Notice - Iraq

25th September 2018
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1518, as implemented in the Bailiwick by the Iraq (United Nations Sanctions) Channel Islands Order 2000,has been amended. The effect of the amendments, which are automatically effective in the Bailiwick, is to remove three entities from the list of persons and entities subject to financial restrictions under Resolution 1518. Further details about the...

Sanctions Notice - Iraq

25th September 2018
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1518, as implemented in the Bailiwick by the Iraq (United Nations Sanctions) Channel Islands Order 2000, has been amended. The effect of the amendments, which are automatically effective in the Bailiwick, is to remove two entities from the list of persons and entities subject to financial restrictions under Resolution 1518. Further details about the...

Sanctions Notice - Libya

25th September 2018
Council Regulation (EU) No 2016/44, as implemented by the Libya (Restrictive Measures) (Guernsey) Ordinance, 2016, the Libya (Restrictive Measures) (Alderney) Ordinance, 2016 and the Libya (Restrictive Measures) (Sark) Ordinance, 2016, has been amended by Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 2018/1285. The Implementing Regulation is available here: Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1285...

Sanctions Notice - Libya

25th September 2018
Council Regulation (EU) No 2016/44, as implemented by the Libya (Restrictive Measures) (Guernsey) Ordinance, 2016, the Libya (Restrictive Measures) (Alderney) Ordinance, 2016 and the Libya (Restrictive Measures) (Sark) Ordinance, 2016, has been amended by Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 2018/1245. The Implementing Regulation is available here: Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1245...