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On 28 th 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...

The Banking and Insurance Division hosted three breakfast meetings on 10 and 11 November 2021, on the proposed new Credit and Finance Law. These sessions set out the background to the new law, outlined the Commission’s initial views and proposals, identified how the new law is likely to affect firms, and discussed the survey which it has launched for businesses involved in the sector. Please note...

Speech - William Mason, Director General

Session 1 Director General's Address Presentation slides Speech - William Mason, Director General Keynote Speech - Philip Middleton, Commissioner Risk and Operations Presentation slides Speech - Katherine Jane, Director Speech - Conor Osborough, Deputy Director Authorisations and Innovation Presentation slides Speech - Emma Bailey, Director Speech - Caroline Bradley, Deputy Director Keynote Speech...

The Commission’s Director General, William Mason, was the guest speaker at today’s lunchtime event held by the Chamber of Commerce. Mr Mason explored the positive relationship that can exist between regulation and economic growth. He posited that the key issue is not whether growth and regulation can co-exist but rather what level and type of regulation is optimal for economic growth. He suggested...

"Ethics in Governance" - Speech by William Mason to The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators Guernsey Conference.