Articles from 2026

Please be advised that the following ships have been specified under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (the UK regulations): IMO 9333591 ("ARCTIC EXPRESS") (Unique ID: RUS3702) IMO 9326811 ("PERSEAS") (Unique ID: RUS3715) IMO 9470131 ("TORVIAN") (Unique ID: RUS3716) IMO 9402263 ("ASTERAS") (Unique ID: RUS3717) IMO 9378864 ("VISUND") (Unique ID: RUS3718) IMO 9346885 ("ZENTURO")...

Please be advised that the following individual: Aleksander Aleksandrovich ZHDANOV (Unique ID: RUS3708) has been designated under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (the UK regulations) and is now subject to an Asset freeze, Travel Ban, Trust Services Sanctions, and Director Disqualification Sanction. Please be advised that the following entities: NORTHERN ENGINEERING LIMITED...

The Guernsey Financial Services Commission has licensed a further participant through its Innovation Sandbox, marking another milestone in the development of the initiative. The Innovation Sandbox was established to provide an environment in which businesses can develop and test innovative products, services and business models while engaging closely with the Commission. It forms part of our...

The Guernsey Financial Services Commission has welcomed the appointment of the Bailiwick’s first Finance Sector Concierge. Business leader Peter Deacon, a former vice president at J.P. Morgan in Hong Kong, who has long-term personal and business connections with the Bailiwick, started in the role on 1 August. The position was created following a recommendation in Guernsey’s Finance Sector Growth...

Please be advised that the Security Council Committee pursuant to Resolution 1988 (2011) concerning the Taliban have enacted amendments to the entries specified below on its Sanctions List: Hamdullah NOMANI (Unique ID: AFG0039) Abdul-Haq WASSIQ (Unique ID: AFG0062) Noor Mohammad SAQIB (Unique ID: AFG0088) Jalaluddin HAQQANI (Unique ID: AFG0036) Gul Agha ISHAKZAI (Unique ID: AFG0115) The...

Please be advised that the Security Council Committee pursuant to Resolution 1988 (2011) concerning the Taliban have enacted amendments to the entries specified below on its Sanctions List: Hamdullah NOMANI (Unique ID: TAi.044) Abdul-Haq WASSIQ (Unique ID: TAi082) Noor Mohammad SAQIB (Unique ID: TAi.110) Sirajuddin Jallaloudine HAQQANI (Unique ID: TAi.144) Gul Agha ISHAKZAI (Unique ID: TAi.147)...

The Commission together with the Policy & Resources Committee have today issued a simultaneous consultation paper on proposed changes to address the Recommended Actions made by MONEYVAL relating to the supervisory framework in its evaluation report published in early 2025. Changes are being proposed to both the Handbook on Countering Financial Crime (AML/CFT/CPF) (the “Handbook”) and Schedule 3 to...

The Commission together with the Policy & Resources Committee has today issued a simultaneous consultation paper on proposed changes to address the Recommended Actions made by MONEYVAL relating to the supervisory framework in its evaluation report published in early 2025. Changes are being proposed to both the Handbook on Countering Financial Crime (AML/CFT/CPF) (the “Handbook”) and Schedule 3 to...

#GuernseyGrowth2035 The Guernsey Financial Services Commission has today published its feedback paper and a guidance note on the tokenisation of assets following consultation on Supporting Growth with Digital Finance. The papers build on work already delivered through the Commission’s Digital Finance Initiative, setting out a programme of practical measures to support innovation and strengthen...