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#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...

The Commission has published detailed information on its Innovation Sandbox, including an updated webpage and a new set of frequently asked questions, reflecting feedback received through the Supporting Growth in Digital Finance consultation which is part of the Commission’s Digital Finance Initiative. The feedback to our Digital Finance consultation paper highlighted strong interest in how the...

The Guernsey Financial Services Commission has registered the island’s first Natural Capital Fund marking a significant milestone in Guernsey’s support for nature‑focused sustainable finance. The Natural Capital Fund regime provides a regulated designation for investment schemes that make a positive contribution to the natural world or significantly reduce harm to nature. It forms part of Guernsey...

The Commission has reiterated its commitment to supporting innovation in financial services through the Innovation Sandbox + Concierge which was launched in October 2025 as part of the Digital Finance Initiative (DFI). The Sandbox builds on the previous arrangements known as the Innovation Soundbox. It offers firms a structured environment in which to develop and launch innovative products and...

The Guernsey Financial Services Commission has launched the Innovation Sandbox + Concierge, a new initiative designed to support innovation in finance. This launch forms part of the Commission’s broader Digital Finance Initiative , announced in September 2025, which seeks to position the Bailiwick of Guernsey as a trusted, agile, and forward-thinking jurisdiction for digital financial innovation...

The Guernsey Financial Services Commission today announces the launch of its Digital Finance Initiative (DFI), a programme to support the positioning of the Bailiwick of Guernsey as a trusted, agile, and forward-thinking jurisdiction for digital financial innovation. “ The DFI will see the Commission work to ensure that the financial services legislation it administers is appropriately tuned to...

The Guernsey Financial Services Commission is delighted to announce the successful production release of its new online Applications and Authorisations Portal, completed on 8 August 2025, just three months after its beta launch. The new portal, also known as the A&A Portal, streamlines the applications and authorisations process through a secure, online platform, making it significantly easier for...

Following five months of industry testing, the Guernsey Financial Services Commission is delighted to announce the Beta release of its new online Applications and Authorisations Portal. The new portal, also known as the A&A Portal, will streamline the applications and authorisations process through a secure, online platform, making it significantly easier for people to start financial services...

The Commission has today issued in final form guidance for registered directors on their anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing obligations. No changes have been made to the text from the draft guidance issued on 9 August 2023. Registered directors are remined that the AML/CFT obligations upon them, which are contained in Schedule 3 of the Criminal Justice (Proceeds of Crime) (...