Digital Finance

The Commission has today published a feedback paper and updated sections of the Handbook on Countering Financial Crime (AML/CFT/CPF) (the “Handbook”), setting out how it has responded to consultation feedback on proposed changes to further support the use of technology to combat financial crime. The changes are part of the Commission’s Digital Finance Initiative, following from its consultation on...

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 Commission will host its next Digital Forum roundtable on Tuesday 12 May at 9.30am, focusing on stablecoins. The event will take place at the Commission’s Regency Court offices and is open to representatives of the Bailiwick’s financial services sector and other stakeholders with expertise or interest in this topic. The roundtable will explore the role of stablecoins within the evolving...

The Committee for Economic Development has today published the Finance Sector Strategy 2035, which brings together the work of government, industry, Guernsey Finance and the Commission in considering the future development of Guernsey’s finance sector following extensive engagement between us. A copy of it is available by following this link: Publication of the Finance Sector Strategy 2035 -...

The Digital Forum’s next roundtable will focus on digital finance in the insurance sector and will take place from 2pm to 4pm on 3 March 2026 at the Commission’s Regency Court offices. This event builds on previous roundtables supporting the Commission’s Digital Finance Initiative and follows the publication of the Consultation Paper on Supporting Growth with Digital Finance, launched in December...

The Commission will host a panel discussion, Digital Forum – Unlocking Digital Finance, on 23 February 2026 at 8.30am at Regency Court, Glategny Esplanade, St Peter Port. In December, the Commission issued a consultation paper setting out measures to support the adoption of digital finance across the Bailiwick. This session is designed to continue the conversation around the consultation...

The Commission supports innovation and recognises the role Artificial Intelligence (“AI”), in all forms, could play in transforming the way financial services are administered, managed and delivered at all levels. The Commission’s position is to encourage the adoption of various AI tools and new technological developments, such as machine learning, large language models, agentic and generative AI...

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...

Today, the Guernsey Financial Services Commission which, inter alia, oversees a £1 trillion+ investment sector, launched its Digital Finance Consultation Paper, setting out measures to support the adoption of digital finance across the Bailiwick’s financial services sectors. The consultation seeks to provide clarity on the regulatory treatment of emerging technologies and proposes targeted...