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		  Sanctions Notice - Russia
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	<link>https://www.gfsc.gg/news/sanctions-notice-russia-203</link>
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			<p class="text-align-justify"><span>Please be advised that details in respect of the following entity, which has been designated under The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, have been amended/varied:</span></p><table><tbody><tr><td><span><strong>Name:</strong></span></td><td><p class="text-align-center"><span><strong>Unique ID:</strong></span></p></td></tr><tr><td><span><strong>JSC SOLID BANK</strong></span></td><td><p class="text-align-center"><a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinks-2.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps%3A%252F%252Fsearch-uk-sanctions-list.service.gov.uk%252Fdesignations%252FRUS3077%252FEntity%253Futm_content%3D%2526utm_medium%3Demail%2526utm_name%3D%2526utm_source%3Dgovdelivery%2F1%2F010101a08ba36c40-2ad2be7f-1d69-4852-a4f8-b6857bc04b84-000000%2FRgFLQV1s28tG-iVuL6UztnumB00OTByeuf6YFgs3yHA%3D452&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cclaire.wynn%40gov.gg%7Cbf8e42541c6c48394caf08df0f44989d%7C59f658492a804d95836d308e90847123%7C0%7C0%7C639246459459776577%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=UQvIjsErvhkzcXOYwi8VOjHyhsyXCnuqtuQoTTVbpSY%3D&amp;reserved=0"><span><strong>RUS3077</strong></span></a></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="text-align-justify"><span>The above entity is still subject to sanctions and&nbsp;appears on the UK sanctions list, which can be found&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-uk-sanctions-list" target="_blank"><span>here</span></a><span>.</span></p><p class="text-align-justify"><span>The UK regulations are given effect within the Bailiwick under the Sanctions (Implementation of UK Regimes) (Bailiwick of Guernsey) (Brexit) Regulations, 2020 that have been made under the&nbsp;Sanctions (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2018 (the Sanctions Law).&nbsp;</span></p><p class="text-align-justify"><span><strong>MEASURES WHICH SHOULD BE TAKEN</strong></span></p><p class="text-align-justify"><span>All businesses must check whether they maintain any accounts or otherwise have any kind of relationship with the entity referred to above or to any other natural or legal person, entity or body designated under the legislation referred to above and&nbsp;must treat any funds, other assets or economic resources</span></p><ul><li><p class="text-align-justify"><span>directly or indirectly belonging to, owned, held or controlled by them, whether wholly or jointly, or&nbsp;</span></p></li><li><p class="text-align-justify"><span>that comprise interest, dividends or other forms of property derived from any funds or economic resources that belong to them or are owned, held or controlled by them, whether directly or indirectly and wholly or jointly, or&nbsp;</span></p></li><li><p class="text-align-justify"><span>belonging to individuals or entities acting on their behalf or at their direction, whether wholly or jointly&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul><p class="text-align-justify"><span>as frozen with immediate effect if this is not already the case. Businesses must report any findings to the Policy &amp; Resources Committee immediately. They must also ensure that they have taken all other steps that may be required in order to comply with the reporting obligations at section 14 of the Sanctions Law.</span></p><p class="text-align-justify"><span>Businesses must also refrain from making any funds or&nbsp;economic resources available directly or indirectly, wholly or jointly, to or for the benefit of</span></p><ul><li><p class="text-align-justify"><span>any designated person, entity or body&nbsp;</span></p></li><li><p class="text-align-justify"><span>any entity directly or indirectly owned or controlled by a designated person, entity or body, whether wholly or jointly</span></p></li><li><p class="text-align-justify"><span>any individuals or entities acting on behalf or at the direction of a designated person, entity or body, whether wholly or jointly</span></p></li></ul><p class="text-align-justify"><span>other than in respect of transactions that come within a permitted derogation as determined by the Policy &amp;&nbsp;Resources Committee, or in accordance with a licence issued by the Policy &amp; Resources Committee, as the case may be.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="text-align-justify"><span>The information referred to above is required by the Policy &amp; Resources Committee in the exercise of its powers under section 15 of the Sanctions Law.</span></p><p class="text-align-justify"><span>Any information or queries should be sent to&nbsp;</span><a href="mailto:sanctions@gov.gg"><span>sanctions@gov.gg</span></a><span>&nbsp;with the&nbsp;subject line “Russia Sanctions”.</span></p><p><strong>Where you have identified an affected relationship as set out above, please also inform the Guernsey Financial Services Commission via email to&nbsp;</strong><a href="mailto:amlcft@gfsc.gg" target="_blank"><strong>amlcft@gfsc.gg</strong></a>&nbsp;<strong>providing short form information on the nature of the sanction connection and the measures you have taken or intend to take.</strong></p><p><strong>Handbook Rule 12.37, requires that, where you have identified an affected relationship as set out above, the firm must provide a report to the Commission which sets out, as a minimum: a) the name of the customer, beneficial owner, key principal or the transaction and/or asset linked to a sanctioned/designated person; and b) the nature of the business relationship or occasional transaction, including the transaction and/or asset value.</strong></p><p><strong>This report should be provided to the Commission&nbsp;as soon as reasonably practicable after the firm has met the statutory reporting requirements to the States of Guernsey Policy and Resources Committee.</strong></p><p class="text-align-justify"><span>Further information on the effect of asset freezes and related issues including&nbsp;licences is available on the States of Guernsey website at&nbsp;</span><a href="http://www.gov.gg/sanctions" target="_blank"><span>http://www.gov.gg/sanctions</span></a><span>.&nbsp;</span></p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:22:30 +0100</pubDate>
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		  Sanctions Notice - Global Human Rights
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	<link>https://www.gfsc.gg/news/sanctions-notice-global-human-rights-30</link>
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			<p class="text-align-justify"><span>Please be advised that the following entry has been corrected on the Global Human Rights Sanctions Regulations 2020 (the UK regulations) and is still subject to sanctions:</span></p><table><tbody><tr><td><span><strong>Name:</strong></span></td><td><p class="text-align-center"><span><strong>Unique ID:</strong></span></p></td></tr><tr><td><span><strong>Avichai SUISSA</strong></span></td><td><p class="text-align-center"><a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinks-2.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps%3A%252F%252Fsearch-uk-sanctions-list.service.gov.uk%252Fdesignations%252FGHR0202%252FIndividual%253Futm_content%3D%2526utm_medium%3Demail%2526utm_name%3D%2526utm_source%3Dgovdelivery%2F1%2F010101a08ba36c40-2ad2be7f-1d69-4852-a4f8-b6857bc04b84-000000%2FllVvrS1XDxyZZq50dymVWUalPcOxiv5VBA7wgRHsBME%3D452&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cclaire.wynn%40gov.gg%7Cbf8e42541c6c48394caf08df0f44989d%7C59f658492a804d95836d308e90847123%7C0%7C0%7C639246459459756591%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=rV%2FfLUWTNCx48hReOUJcRfAB15FhsJ%2FgBvNu3QXbRVo%3D&amp;reserved=0"><span><strong>GHR0202</strong></span></a></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="text-align-justify"><span>The person referred to above appears on the UK Sanctions list, which can be found&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-uk-sanctions-list" target="_blank"><span>here</span></a><span>.</span></p><p class="text-align-justify"><span>The UK regulations are given effect within the Bailiwick under the Sanctions (Implementation of UK Regimes) (Bailiwick of Guernsey) (Brexit) Regulations, 2020 that have been made under the&nbsp;Sanctions (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2018 (the Sanctions Law).</span></p><p class="text-align-justify"><span><strong>MEASURES WHICH SHOULD BE TAKEN</strong></span></p><p class="text-align-justify"><span>All businesses must check whether they maintain any accounts or otherwise have any kind of relationship with the person referred to above or to any other natural or legal person, entity or body designated under the legislation referred to above and&nbsp;must treat any funds, other assets or economic resources</span></p><ul><li><p class="text-align-justify"><span>directly or indirectly belonging to, owned, held or controlled by them, whether wholly or jointly, or&nbsp;</span></p></li><li><p class="text-align-justify"><span>that comprise interest, dividends or other forms of property derived from any funds or economic resources that belong to them or are owned, held or controlled by them, whether directly or indirectly and wholly or jointly, or&nbsp;</span></p></li><li><p class="text-align-justify"><span>belonging to individuals or entities acting on their behalf or at their direction, whether wholly or jointly&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul><p class="text-align-justify"><span>as frozen with immediate effect if this is not already the case. Businesses must report any findings to the Policy &amp; Resources Committee immediately. They must also ensure that they have taken all other steps that may be required in order to comply with the reporting obligations at section 14 of the Sanctions Law.</span></p><p class="text-align-justify"><span>Businesses must also refrain from making any funds or&nbsp;economic resources available directly or indirectly, wholly or jointly, to or for the benefit of</span></p><ul><li><p class="text-align-justify"><span>any designated person, entity or body&nbsp;</span></p></li><li><p class="text-align-justify"><span>any entity directly or indirectly owned or controlled by a designated person, entity or body, whether wholly or jointly</span></p></li><li><p class="text-align-justify"><span>any individuals or entities acting on behalf or at the direction of a designated person, entity or body, whether wholly or jointly</span></p></li></ul><p class="text-align-justify"><span>other than in respect of transactions that come within a permitted derogation as determined by the Policy &amp;&nbsp;Resources Committee, or in accordance with a licence issued by the Policy &amp; Resources Committee, as the case may be.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="text-align-justify"><span>The information referred to above is required by the Policy &amp; Resources Committee in the exercise of its powers under section 15 of the Sanctions Law.</span></p><p class="text-align-justify"><span>Any information or queries should be sent to&nbsp;</span><a href="mailto:sanctions@gov.gg"><span>sanctions@gov.gg</span></a><span>&nbsp;with the&nbsp;subject line “Global Human Rights Sanctions”.</span></p><p><strong>Where you have identified an affected relationship as set out above, please also inform the Guernsey Financial Services Commission via email to&nbsp;</strong><a href="mailto:amlcft@gfsc.gg" target="_blank"><strong>amlcft@gfsc.gg</strong></a>&nbsp;<strong>providing short form information on the nature of the sanction connection and the measures you have taken or intend to take.</strong></p><p><strong>Handbook Rule 12.37, requires that, where you have identified an affected relationship as set out above, the firm must provide a report to the Commission which sets out, as a minimum: a) the name of the customer, beneficial owner, key principal or the transaction and/or asset linked to a sanctioned/designated person; and b) the nature of the business relationship or occasional transaction, including the transaction and/or asset value.</strong></p><p><strong>This report should be provided to the Commission&nbsp;as soon as reasonably practicable after the firm has met the statutory reporting requirements to the States of Guernsey Policy and Resources Committee.</strong></p><p class="text-align-justify"><span>Further information on the effect of asset freezes and related issues including&nbsp;licences is available on the States of Guernsey website at&nbsp;</span><a href="http://www.gov.gg/sanctions" target="_blank"><span>http://www.gov.gg/sanctions</span></a><span>.</span></p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:20:14 +0100</pubDate>
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		  Sanctions Notice - ISIL (Da&#039;esh) and Al-Qaida
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	<link>https://www.gfsc.gg/news/sanctions-notice-isil-daesh-and-al-qaida-40</link>
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			<p class="text-align-justify"><span>Please be advised that details in respect of the following person, which has been designated under Isil (Da’esh and Al-Qaeda (United Nations Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (“the UK Regulations”) have been corrected:</span></p><table><tbody><tr><td><span><strong>Name:</strong></span></td><td><p class="text-align-center"><span><strong>Unique ID:</strong></span></p></td></tr><tr><td><span><strong>Abubakar SWALLEH</strong></span></td><td><p class="text-align-center"><a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinks-2.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps%3A%252F%252Fsearch-uk-sanctions-list.service.gov.uk%252Fdesignations%252FAQD0388%252FIndividual%253Futm_content%3D%2526utm_medium%3Demail%2526utm_name%3D%2526utm_source%3Dgovdelivery%2F1%2F010101a08ba36c40-2ad2be7f-1d69-4852-a4f8-b6857bc04b84-000000%2FJNaApitRs0ACBdYczjeqkKkvhXvq8Ns5kkiP82sUXSk%3D452&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cclaire.wynn%40gov.gg%7Cbf8e42541c6c48394caf08df0f44989d%7C59f658492a804d95836d308e90847123%7C0%7C0%7C639246459459736500%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=G07GvBHXxHS0fragVYlA%2B6V7dJQa8e2SsHvCD0KjM1Q%3D&amp;reserved=0"><span><strong>AQD0388</strong></span></a></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="text-align-justify"><span>The UK regulations are given effect within the Bailiwick under the Sanctions (Implementation of UK Regimes) (Bailiwick of Guernsey) (Brexit) Regulations, 2020 that have been made under the Sanctions (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2018 (the Sanctions Law).&nbsp;</span></p><p class="text-align-justify"><span><strong>MEASURES WHICH SHOULD BE TAKEN</strong></span></p><p class="text-align-justify"><span>All businesses must check whether they maintain any accounts or otherwise have any kind of relationship with the individual referred to above or to any other natural or legal person, entity or body designated under the legislation referred to above and&nbsp;must treat any funds, other assets or economic resources</span></p><ul><li><p class="text-align-justify"><span>directly or indirectly belonging to, owned, held or controlled by them, whether wholly or jointly, or&nbsp;</span></p></li><li><p class="text-align-justify"><span>that comprise interest, dividends or other forms of property derived from any funds or economic resources that belong to them or are owned, held or controlled by them, whether directly or indirectly and wholly or jointly, or&nbsp;</span></p></li><li><p class="text-align-justify"><span>belonging to individuals or entities acting on their behalf or at their direction, whether wholly or jointly&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul><p class="text-align-justify"><span>as frozen with immediate effect if this is not already the case. Businesses must report any findings to the Policy &amp; Resources Committee immediately. They must also ensure that they have taken all other steps that may be required in order to comply with the reporting obligations at section 14 of the Sanctions Law.</span></p><p class="text-align-justify"><span>Businesses must also refrain from making any funds or&nbsp;economic resources available directly or indirectly, wholly or jointly, to or for the benefit of</span></p><ul><li><p class="text-align-justify"><span>any designated person, entity or body&nbsp;</span></p></li><li><p class="text-align-justify"><span>any entity directly or indirectly owned or controlled by a designated person, entity or body, whether wholly or jointly</span></p></li><li><p class="text-align-justify"><span>any individuals or entities acting on behalf or at the direction of a designated person, entity or body, whether wholly or jointly</span></p></li></ul><p class="text-align-justify"><span>other than in respect of transactions that come within a permitted derogation as determined by the Policy &amp;&nbsp;Resources Committee, or in accordance with a licence issued by the Policy &amp; Resources Committee, as the case may be.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="text-align-justify"><span>The information referred to above is required by the Policy &amp; Resources Committee in the exercise of its powers under section 15 of the Sanctions Law.</span></p><p class="text-align-justify"><span>Any information or queries should be sent to&nbsp;</span><a href="mailto:sanctions@gov.gg"><span>sanctions@gov.gg</span></a><span>&nbsp;with the&nbsp;subject line “</span><span lang="EN">ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida&nbsp;</span><span>Sanctions”.</span></p><p><strong>Where you have identified an affected relationship as set out above, please also inform the Guernsey Financial Services Commission via email to&nbsp;</strong><a href="mailto:amlcft@gfsc.gg" target="_blank"><strong>amlcft@gfsc.gg</strong></a>&nbsp;<strong>providing short form information on the nature of the sanction connection and the measures you have taken or intend to take.</strong></p><p><strong>Handbook Rule 12.37, requires that, where you have identified an affected relationship as set out above, the firm must provide a report to the Commission which sets out, as a minimum: a) the name of the customer, beneficial owner, key principal or the transaction and/or asset linked to a sanctioned/designated person; and b) the nature of the business relationship or occasional transaction, including the transaction and/or asset value.</strong></p><p><strong>This report should be provided to the Commission&nbsp;as soon as reasonably practicable after the firm has met the statutory reporting requirements to the States of Guernsey Policy and Resources Committee.</strong></p><p class="text-align-justify"><span>Further information on the effect of asset freezes and related issues including&nbsp;licences is available on the States of Guernsey website at&nbsp;</span><a href="http://www.gov.gg/sanctions" target="_blank"><span>http://www.gov.gg/sanctions</span></a><span>.</span></p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:18:38 +0100</pubDate>
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		  Sanctions Notice - Global Human Rights
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	<link>https://www.gfsc.gg/news/sanctions-notice-global-human-rights-29</link>
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			<p class="text-align-justify"><span>Please be advised that the following entry has been amended on the Global Human Rights Sanctions Regulations 2020 (the UK regulations) and is still subject to sanctions:</span></p><ul><li><span><strong>XINBI COMPANY LIMITED&nbsp;(Unique ID: GHR0190)</strong></span></li></ul><p class="text-align-justify"><span>The entity referred to above appears on the UK Sanctions list, which can be found&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-uk-sanctions-list" target="_blank"><span>here</span></a><span>.</span></p><p class="text-align-justify"><span>The UK regulations are given effect within the Bailiwick under the Sanctions (Implementation of UK Regimes) (Bailiwick of Guernsey) (Brexit) Regulations, 2020 that have been made under the&nbsp;Sanctions (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2018 (the Sanctions Law).</span></p><p class="text-align-justify"><span><strong>MEASURES WHICH SHOULD BE TAKEN</strong></span></p><p class="text-align-justify"><span>All businesses must check whether they maintain any accounts or otherwise have any kind of relationship with the entity referred to above or to any other natural or legal person, entity or body designated under the legislation referred to above and&nbsp;must treat any funds, other assets or economic resources</span></p><ul><li><p class="text-align-justify"><span>directly or indirectly belonging to, owned, held or controlled by them, whether wholly or jointly, or&nbsp;</span></p></li><li><p class="text-align-justify"><span>that comprise interest, dividends or other forms of property derived from any funds or economic resources that belong to them or are owned, held or controlled by them, whether directly or indirectly and wholly or jointly, or&nbsp;</span></p></li><li><p class="text-align-justify"><span>belonging to individuals or entities acting on their behalf or at their direction, whether wholly or jointly&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul><p class="text-align-justify"><span>as frozen with immediate effect if this is not already the case. Businesses must report any findings to the Policy &amp; Resources Committee immediately. They must also ensure that they have taken all other steps that may be required in order to comply with the reporting obligations at section 14 of the Sanctions Law.</span></p><p class="text-align-justify"><span>Businesses must also refrain from making any funds or&nbsp;economic resources available directly or indirectly, wholly or jointly, to or for the benefit of</span></p><ul><li><p class="text-align-justify"><span>any designated person, entity or body&nbsp;</span></p></li><li><p class="text-align-justify"><span>any entity directly or indirectly owned or controlled by a designated person, entity or body, whether wholly or jointly</span></p></li><li><p class="text-align-justify"><span>any individuals or entities acting on behalf or at the direction of a designated person, entity or body, whether wholly or jointly</span></p></li></ul><p class="text-align-justify"><span>other than in respect of transactions that come within a permitted derogation as determined by the Policy &amp;&nbsp;Resources Committee, or in accordance with a licence issued by the Policy &amp; Resources Committee, as the case may be.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="text-align-justify"><span>The information referred to above is required by the Policy &amp; Resources Committee in the exercise of its powers under section 15 of the Sanctions Law.</span></p><p class="text-align-justify"><span>Any information or queries should be sent to&nbsp;</span><a href="mailto:sanctions@gov.gg"><span>sanctions@gov.gg</span></a><span>&nbsp;with the&nbsp;subject line “Global Human Rights Sanctions”.</span></p><p><strong>Where you have identified an affected relationship as set out above, please also inform the Guernsey Financial Services Commission via email to&nbsp;</strong><a href="mailto:amlcft@gfsc.gg" target="_blank"><strong>amlcft@gfsc.gg</strong></a>&nbsp;<strong>providing short form information on the nature of the sanction connection and the measures you have taken or intend to take.</strong></p><p><strong>Handbook Rule 12.37, requires that, where you have identified an affected relationship as set out above, the firm must provide a report to the Commission which sets out, as a minimum: a) the name of the customer, beneficial owner, key principal or the transaction and/or asset linked to a sanctioned/designated person; and b) the nature of the business relationship or occasional transaction, including the transaction and/or asset value.</strong></p><p><strong>This report should be provided to the Commission&nbsp;as soon as reasonably practicable after the firm has met the statutory reporting requirements to the States of Guernsey Policy and Resources Committee.</strong></p><p class="text-align-justify"><span>Further information on the effect of asset freezes and related issues including&nbsp;licences is available on the States of Guernsey website at&nbsp;</span><a href="http://www.gov.gg/sanctions" target="_blank"><span>http://www.gov.gg/sanctions</span></a><span>.&nbsp;</span></p>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:52:13 +0100</pubDate>
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		  Sanctions Notice - Domestic Counter Terrorism
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	<link>https://www.gfsc.gg/news/sanctions-notice-domestic-counter-terrorism-4</link>
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			<p class="text-align-justify"><span>Please be advised that the following individuals have been designated under the Counter-Terrorism (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (the UK regulations):</span></p><table><tbody><tr><td><p class="text-align-justify"><span><strong>Name:</strong></span></p></td><td><p class="text-align-center"><span><strong>Unique ID:</strong></span></p></td></tr><tr><td><p class="text-align-justify"><span><strong>AL-QARD AL-HASAN</strong></span></p></td><td><p class="text-align-center"><a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinks-2.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps%3A%252F%252Fsearch-uk-sanctions-list.service.gov.uk%252Fdesignations%252FCTI0084%252FEntity%253Futm_content%3D%2526utm_medium%3Demail%2526utm_name%3D%2526utm_source%3Dgovdelivery%2F1%2F010101a08103d356-8af548b3-625d-459a-891c-804d0d4c745d-000000%2FFuskRxnn0-4nHDfzmIPR_UipYWyvjFnesmouxt80m7I%3D452&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cclaire.wynn%40gov.gg%7Cd453febfca1a4c57424c08df0da59e6c%7C59f658492a804d95836d308e90847123%7C0%7C0%7C639244677155199204%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Uk9SUq%2FGsZ05Gv1wGRI1US3%2FCA0ACAvlNw31Lu%2BypXk%3D&amp;reserved=0"><span><strong>CTI0084</strong></span></a></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="text-align-justify"><span>The entity referred to above are subject to sanctions and will<strong>&nbsp;</strong>appear on the UK sanctions list, which can be found&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-uk-sanctions-list" target="_blank"><span>here</span></a><span>.</span></p><p class="text-align-justify"><span>The UK regulations are given effect within the Bailiwick under the Sanctions (Implementation of UK Regimes) (Bailiwick of Guernsey) (Brexit) Regulations, 2020 that have been made under the&nbsp;Sanctions (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2018 (the Sanctions Law).&nbsp;</span></p><p class="text-align-justify"><span><strong>MEASURES WHICH SHOULD BE TAKEN</strong></span></p><p class="text-align-justify"><span>All businesses must check whether they maintain any accounts or otherwise have any kind of relationship with the entity referred to above or to any other natural or legal person, entity or body designated under the legislation referred to above and&nbsp;must treat any funds, other assets or economic resources</span></p><ul><li><p class="text-align-justify"><span>directly or indirectly belonging to, owned, held or controlled by them, whether wholly or jointly, or&nbsp;</span></p></li><li><p class="text-align-justify"><span>that comprise interest, dividends or other forms of property derived from any funds or economic resources that belong to them or are owned, held or controlled by them, whether directly or indirectly and wholly or jointly, or&nbsp;</span></p></li><li><p class="text-align-justify"><span>belonging to individuals or entities acting on their behalf or at their direction, whether wholly or jointly&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul><p class="text-align-justify"><span>as frozen with immediate effect if this is not already the case. Businesses must report any findings to the Policy &amp; Resources Committee immediately. They must also ensure that they have taken all other steps that may be required in order to comply with the reporting obligations at section 14 of the Sanctions Law.</span></p><p class="text-align-justify"><span>Businesses must also refrain from making any funds or&nbsp;economic resources available directly or indirectly, wholly or jointly, to or for the benefit of</span></p><ul><li><p class="text-align-justify"><span>any designated person, entity or body&nbsp;</span></p></li><li><p class="text-align-justify"><span>any entity directly or indirectly owned or controlled by a designated person, entity or body, whether wholly or jointly</span></p></li><li><p class="text-align-justify"><span>any individuals or entities acting on behalf or at the direction of a designated person, entity or body, whether wholly or jointly</span></p></li></ul><p class="text-align-justify"><span>other than in respect of transactions that come within a permitted derogation as determined by the Policy &amp;&nbsp;Resources Committee, or in accordance with a licence issued by the Policy &amp; Resources Committee, as the case may be.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="text-align-justify"><span>The information referred to above is required by the Policy &amp; Resources Committee in the exercise of its powers under section 15 of the Sanctions Law.</span></p><p class="text-align-justify"><span>Any information or queries should be sent to&nbsp;</span><a href="mailto:sanctions@gov.gg"><span>sanctions@gov.gg</span></a><span>&nbsp;with the&nbsp;subject line “Counter-Terrorism Sanctions”.</span></p><p><strong>Where you have identified an affected relationship as set out above, please also inform the Guernsey Financial Services Commission via email to&nbsp;</strong><a href="mailto:amlcft@gfsc.gg" target="_blank"><strong>amlcft@gfsc.gg</strong></a>&nbsp;<strong>providing short form information on the nature of the sanction connection and the measures you have taken or intend to take.</strong></p><p><strong>Handbook Rule 12.37, requires that, where you have identified an affected relationship as set out above, the firm must provide a report to the Commission which sets out, as a minimum: a) the name of the customer, beneficial owner, key principal or the transaction and/or asset linked to a sanctioned/designated person; and b) the nature of the business relationship or occasional transaction, including the transaction and/or asset value.</strong></p><p><strong>This report should be provided to the Commission&nbsp;as soon as reasonably practicable after the firm has met the statutory reporting requirements to the States of Guernsey Policy and Resources Committee.</strong></p><p class="text-align-justify"><span>Further information on the effect of asset freezes and related issues including&nbsp;licences is available on the States of Guernsey website at&nbsp;</span><a href="http://www.gov.gg/sanctions" target="_blank"><span>http://www.gov.gg/sanctions</span></a><span>.&nbsp;</span></p>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:06:53 +0100</pubDate>
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	<title>
		  Sanctions Notice - Global Human Rights
	</title>
	<link>https://www.gfsc.gg/news/sanctions-notice-global-human-rights-28</link>
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			<p class="text-align-justify"><span>Please be advised that the following have been added to the list of persons/entities who are currently designated under the Global Human Rights Sanctions Regulations 2020 (the UK regulations) and&nbsp;who are subject to an asset freeze.</span></p><table><tbody><tr><td><span><strong>Name:</strong></span></td><td><p class="text-align-center"><span><strong>Unique ID:</strong></span></p></td></tr><tr><td><span><strong>Ben-Zion GOPSTEIN</strong></span></td><td><p class="text-align-center"><a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinks-2.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps%3A%252F%252Fsearch-uk-sanctions-list.service.gov.uk%252Fdesignations%252FGHR0198%252FIndividual%253Futm_content%3D%2526utm_medium%3Demail%2526utm_name%3D%2526utm_source%3Dgovdelivery%2F1%2F010101a08103d356-8af548b3-625d-459a-891c-804d0d4c745d-000000%2Fv8FVgLQ6t5PcbDuttOIon4aaLXTgEWqZGWn9dZfKoeY%3D452&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cclaire.wynn%40gov.gg%7Cd453febfca1a4c57424c08df0da59e6c%7C59f658492a804d95836d308e90847123%7C0%7C0%7C639244677154910415%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=yVheVr6zXkwnCb58VV1zGZEAZZXC8PDWSWvMt2xldMw%3D&amp;reserved=0"><span><strong>GHR0198</strong></span></a></p></td></tr><tr><td><span><strong>Meir Mordechai ETTINGER</strong></span></td><td><p class="text-align-center"><a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinks-2.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps%3A%252F%252Fsearch-uk-sanctions-list.service.gov.uk%252Fdesignations%252FGHR0199%252FIndividual%253Futm_content%3D%2526utm_medium%3Demail%2526utm_name%3D%2526utm_source%3Dgovdelivery%2F1%2F010101a08103d356-8af548b3-625d-459a-891c-804d0d4c745d-000000%2Fu3gIR0TD9Hi_RfLxBKXOrYBEPZqAEEScnRewQjTzMAY%3D452&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cclaire.wynn%40gov.gg%7Cd453febfca1a4c57424c08df0da59e6c%7C59f658492a804d95836d308e90847123%7C0%7C0%7C639244677154934132%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=jrH4087jSNTDXatJlTore4e%2B1tPlzqaDKKh38xbpMB4%3D&amp;reserved=0"><span><strong>GHR0199</strong></span></a></p></td></tr><tr><td><span><strong>Eliav LIBI</strong></span></td><td><p class="text-align-center"><a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinks-2.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps%3A%252F%252Fsearch-uk-sanctions-list.service.gov.uk%252Fdesignations%252FGHR0200%252FIndividual%253Futm_content%3D%2526utm_medium%3Demail%2526utm_name%3D%2526utm_source%3Dgovdelivery%2F1%2F010101a08103d356-8af548b3-625d-459a-891c-804d0d4c745d-000000%2FsxYfL_AVj1wtJ4EG8pXRnPz5HNRVcNXA-5BRLgUTtko%3D452&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cclaire.wynn%40gov.gg%7Cd453febfca1a4c57424c08df0da59e6c%7C59f658492a804d95836d308e90847123%7C0%7C0%7C639244677155130874%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=jEvAEpNMCwC2OUm3rxrDnSLmxbnhGNYrMbP%2F%2F1O7q38%3D&amp;reserved=0"><span><strong>GHR0200</strong></span></a></p></td></tr><tr><td><span><strong>Baruch MARZEL</strong></span></td><td><p class="text-align-center"><a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinks-2.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps%3A%252F%252Fsearch-uk-sanctions-list.service.gov.uk%252Fdesignations%252FGHR0201%252FIndividual%253Futm_content%3D%2526utm_medium%3Demail%2526utm_name%3D%2526utm_source%3Dgovdelivery%2F1%2F010101a08103d356-8af548b3-625d-459a-891c-804d0d4c745d-000000%2FdUF1iiJ4HkewFf_kF9-ULXymA-OY2W0bmnF3Fmr9zvI%3D452&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cclaire.wynn%40gov.gg%7Cd453febfca1a4c57424c08df0da59e6c%7C59f658492a804d95836d308e90847123%7C0%7C0%7C639244677155157826%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ZbzsEiTiIfABUL2CAtJL%2FFeY3hOcNeMM%2BIv47lEL5jc%3D&amp;reserved=0"><span><strong>GHR0201</strong></span></a></p></td></tr><tr><td><span><strong>Avichai SUISSA</strong></span></td><td><p class="text-align-center"><a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinks-2.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps%3A%252F%252Fsearch-uk-sanctions-list.service.gov.uk%252Fdesignations%252FGHR0202%252FIndividual%253Futm_content%3D%2526utm_medium%3Demail%2526utm_name%3D%2526utm_source%3Dgovdelivery%2F1%2F010101a08103d356-8af548b3-625d-459a-891c-804d0d4c745d-000000%2F9lcSvsj_VJq7pi070t5KSCCS4XOW6x7x2kYxHliuX-0%3D452&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cclaire.wynn%40gov.gg%7Cd453febfca1a4c57424c08df0da59e6c%7C59f658492a804d95836d308e90847123%7C0%7C0%7C639244677155179244%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=iIL3IkL5Wrzz8w%2B12R%2FIxzWUbiBtQAcexLcIz58STyU%3D&amp;reserved=0"><span><strong>GHR0202</strong></span></a></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="text-align-justify"><span>The persons referred to above appear on the UK sanctions list, which can be found&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-uk-sanctions-list" target="_blank"><span>here</span></a><span>.</span></p><p class="text-align-justify"><span>The UK regulations are given effect within the Bailiwick under the Sanctions (Implementation of UK Regimes) (Bailiwick of Guernsey) (Brexit) Regulations, 2020 that have been made under the&nbsp;Sanctions (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2018 (the Sanctions Law).</span></p><p class="text-align-justify"><span><strong>MEASURES WHICH SHOULD BE TAKEN</strong></span></p><p class="text-align-justify"><span>All businesses must check whether they maintain any accounts or otherwise have any kind of relationship with the persons referred to above or to any other natural or legal person, entity or body designated under the legislation referred to above and&nbsp;must treat any funds, other assets or economic resources</span></p><ul><li><p class="text-align-justify"><span>directly or indirectly belonging to, owned, held or controlled by them, whether wholly or jointly, or&nbsp;</span></p></li><li><p class="text-align-justify"><span>that comprise interest, dividends or other forms of property derived from any funds or economic resources that belong to them or are owned, held or controlled by them, whether directly or indirectly and wholly or jointly, or&nbsp;</span></p></li><li><p class="text-align-justify"><span>belonging to individuals or entities acting on their behalf or at their direction, whether wholly or jointly&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul><p class="text-align-justify"><span>as frozen with immediate effect if this is not already the case. Businesses must report any findings to the Policy &amp; Resources Committee immediately. They must also ensure that they have taken all other steps that may be required in order to comply with the reporting obligations at section 14 of the Sanctions Law.</span></p><p class="text-align-justify"><span>Businesses must also refrain from making any funds or&nbsp;economic resources available directly or indirectly, wholly or jointly, to or for the benefit of</span></p><ul><li><p class="text-align-justify"><span>any designated person, entity or body&nbsp;</span></p></li><li><p class="text-align-justify"><span>any entity directly or indirectly owned or controlled by a designated person, entity or body, whether wholly or jointly</span></p></li><li><p class="text-align-justify"><span>any individuals or entities acting on behalf or at the direction of a designated person, entity or body, whether wholly or jointly</span></p></li></ul><p class="text-align-justify"><span>other than in respect of transactions that come within a permitted derogation as determined by the Policy &amp;&nbsp;Resources Committee, or in accordance with a licence issued by the Policy &amp; Resources Committee, as the case may be.</span></p><p class="text-align-justify"><span>The information referred to above is required by the Policy &amp; Resources Committee in the exercise of its powers under section 15 of the Sanctions Law.</span></p><p class="text-align-justify"><span>Any information or queries should be sent to&nbsp;</span><a href="mailto:sanctions@gov.gg"><span>sanctions@gov.gg</span></a><span>&nbsp;with the&nbsp;subject line “Global Human Rights Sanctions”.</span></p><p><strong>Where you have identified an affected relationship as set out above, please also inform the Guernsey Financial Services Commission via email to&nbsp;</strong><a href="mailto:amlcft@gfsc.gg" target="_blank"><strong>amlcft@gfsc.gg</strong></a>&nbsp;<strong>providing short form information on the nature of the sanction connection and the measures you have taken or intend to take.</strong></p><p><strong>Handbook Rule 12.37, requires that, where you have identified an affected relationship as set out above, the firm must provide a report to the Commission which sets out, as a minimum: a) the name of the customer, beneficial owner, key principal or the transaction and/or asset linked to a sanctioned/designated person; and b) the nature of the business relationship or occasional transaction, including the transaction and/or asset value.</strong></p><p><strong>This report should be provided to the Commission&nbsp;as soon as reasonably practicable after the firm has met the statutory reporting requirements to the States of Guernsey Policy and Resources Committee.</strong></p><p class="text-align-justify"><span>Further information on the effect of asset freezes and related issues including&nbsp;licences is available on the States of Guernsey website at&nbsp;</span><a href="http://www.gov.gg/sanctions" target="_blank"><span>http://www.gov.gg/sanctions.</span></a></p>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:56:26 +0100</pubDate>
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		  Sanctions Notice - ISIL (Da&#039;esh) and Al-Qaida
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	<link>https://www.gfsc.gg/news/sanctions-notice-isil-daesh-and-al-qaida-39</link>
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			<p class="text-align-justify"><span>Please be advised that the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolutions&nbsp;1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning&nbsp;</span><span lang="EN">ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida</span><span>&nbsp;has enacted amendments in relation to the following entries on its ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List of individuals and entities subject to the assets freeze, travel ban and arms embargo set out in paragraph 1 of Security Council resolution 2734 (2024), and adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations:</span></p><ul><li><span><strong>SANAULLAH GHAFARI (QDi.431)</strong></span></li><li><span><strong>ABUBAKAR SWALLEH 3 (QDi.436)</strong></span></li></ul><p class="text-align-justify"><span>The United Nations Security Council Consolidated List has been updated and is accessible&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/content/un-sc-consolidated-list" target="_blank"><span>here.</span></a></p><p class="text-align-justify"><span>Changes to the UN Consolidated List are automatically effective in the UK under the Isil (Da’esh and Al-Qaeda (United Nations Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (“the UK Regulations”).&nbsp;</span></p><p class="text-align-justify"><span>The UK regulations are given effect within the Bailiwick under the Sanctions (Implementation of UK Regimes) (Bailiwick of Guernsey) (Brexit) Regulations, 2020 that have been made under the Sanctions (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2018 (the Sanctions Law).&nbsp;</span></p><p class="text-align-justify"><span><strong>MEASURES WHICH SHOULD BE TAKEN</strong></span></p><p class="text-align-justify"><span>All businesses must check whether they maintain any accounts or otherwise have any kind of relationship with the individuals referred to above or to any other natural or legal person, entity or body designated under the legislation referred to above and&nbsp;must treat any funds, other assets or economic resources</span></p><ul><li><p class="text-align-justify"><span>directly or indirectly belonging to, owned, held or controlled by them, whether wholly or jointly, or&nbsp;</span></p></li><li><p class="text-align-justify"><span>that comprise interest, dividends or other forms of property derived from any funds or economic resources that belong to them or are owned, held or controlled by them, whether directly or indirectly and wholly or jointly, or&nbsp;</span></p></li><li><p class="text-align-justify"><span>belonging to individuals or entities acting on their behalf or at their direction, whether wholly or jointly&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul><p class="text-align-justify"><span>as frozen with immediate effect if this is not already the case. Businesses must report any findings to the Policy &amp; Resources Committee immediately. They must also ensure that they have taken all other steps that may be required in order to comply with the reporting obligations at section 14 of the Sanctions Law.</span></p><p class="text-align-justify"><span>Businesses must also refrain from making any funds or&nbsp;economic resources available directly or indirectly, wholly or jointly, to or for the benefit of</span></p><ul><li><p class="text-align-justify"><span>any designated person, entity or body&nbsp;</span></p></li><li><p class="text-align-justify"><span>any entity directly or indirectly owned or controlled by a designated person, entity or body, whether wholly or jointly</span></p></li><li><p class="text-align-justify"><span>any individuals or entities acting on behalf or at the direction of a designated person, entity or body, whether wholly or jointly</span></p></li></ul><p class="text-align-justify"><span>other than in respect of transactions that come within a permitted derogation as determined by the Policy &amp;&nbsp;Resources Committee, or in accordance with a licence issued by the Policy &amp; Resources Committee, as the case may be.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="text-align-justify"><span>The information referred to above is required by the Policy &amp; Resources Committee in the exercise of its powers under section 15 of the Sanctions Law.</span></p><p class="text-align-justify"><span>Any information or queries should be sent to&nbsp;</span><a href="mailto:sanctions@gov.gg"><span>sanctions@gov.gg</span></a><span>&nbsp;with the&nbsp;subject line “</span><span lang="EN">ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida&nbsp;</span><span>Sanctions”.</span></p><p><strong>Where you have identified an affected relationship as set out above, please also inform the Guernsey Financial Services Commission via email to&nbsp;</strong><a href="mailto:amlcft@gfsc.gg" target="_blank"><strong>amlcft@gfsc.gg</strong></a>&nbsp;<strong>providing short form information on the nature of the sanction connection and the measures you have taken or intend to take.</strong></p><p><strong>Handbook Rule 12.37, requires that, where you have identified an affected relationship as set out above, the firm must provide a report to the Commission which sets out, as a minimum: a) the name of the customer, beneficial owner, key principal or the transaction and/or asset linked to a sanctioned/designated person; and b) the nature of the business relationship or occasional transaction, including the transaction and/or asset value.</strong></p><p><strong>This report should be provided to the Commission&nbsp;as soon as reasonably practicable after the firm has met the statutory reporting requirements to the States of Guernsey Policy and Resources Committee.</strong></p><p class="text-align-justify"><span>Further information on the effect of asset freezes and related issues including&nbsp;licences is available on the States of Guernsey website at&nbsp;</span><a href="http://www.gov.gg/sanctions" target="_blank"><span>http://www.gov.gg/sanctions</span></a>.</p>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:08:46 +0100</pubDate>
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	<title>
		  Commission consults on fees for 2027
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	<link>https://www.gfsc.gg/news/commission-consults-fees-2027</link>
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			<p><span lang="EN-US"></span></p><p><span>The Commission has today launched </span><a href="https://gfsc-wf.tractivity.co.uk/images/blob/d35ded99-11ab-4362-b850-0bc82c105026/2027%20Fee%20Consultation%20Paper%20approved%20for%20issue%2001092026.pdf"><span>a consultation paper</span></a><span> on proposals for the fees and administrative penalties to apply from 1 January 2027.</span></p><p><span lang="EN-US">The consultation period ends on 6 October 2026.</span></p><p><span lang="EN-US">The Commission is consulting on an overall increase in fees of 4.3%, in line with Bailiwick inflation. The proposed fees are intended to ensure the Commission can continue to deliver effective, high-quality regulation.</span></p><p><span lang="EN-US">Other measures outlined in the consultation paper include:</span></p><ul><li><span>a one-off 17% rebate on annual fees for the insurance sector - taking into account Section 39(8) of the Financial Services Business (Enforcement Powers) (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2020;</span></li><li><span>amendments to certain fees under the Lending, Credit and Finance Law, to improve clarity for custodians; and</span></li><li><span>confirmation that any future amendments to fees associated with stablecoin licences will be consulted on separately as the Commission’s policy work in this area develops.</span></li></ul><p><span lang="EN-US">The Commission’s financial planning continues to reflect the need to invest in the people, technology and specialist skills required to supervise an increasingly multi-faceted financial services sector.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span lang="EN-US">The proposed fees also align with the objectives of the Finance Sector Strategy 2035 by helping ensure the Commission has the capacity, expertise and technology needed to fulfil the recommendations for which it is primarily responsible. This includes continuing work on the Digital Finance Initiative and the Innovation Sandbox.</span></p><p><span lang="EN-US">The proposed 17% reduction in annual insurance fees follows a significant enforcement penalty received by the Commission in 2026. Under the Enforcement Powers Law, sums received from penalties imposed on persons licensed under a particular supervisory law must be taken into account when determining the fees payable under that law. The Commission, as previously signalled, will therefore be offering a one-off 17% rebate on annual fees for 2027.</span></p><p><span lang="EN-US">The consultation also proposes changes to clarify the fee treatment of certain virtual asset activities under the Lending, Credit and Finance Law.</span></p><p><span lang="EN-US">Speaking about the proposals, the Commission’s Chairman, John Aspden, said:</span></p><p><span lang="EN-US">'The Commission seeks to deliver effective regulation and to ensure that the Bailiwick remains an attractive jurisdiction in which to do business. Our proposed overall increase is aligned with inflation and reflects the costs of maintaining a skilled and effective regulator.</span></p><p><span lang="EN-US">'We are also planning a one-off partial rebate of annual fees for the insurance sector and targeted amendments to support the continued development of the Bailiwick’s digital finance framework.'</span><span lang="EN-US"></span></p><p><span lang="EN-US">Responses should be submitted through the Commission’s </span><a href="https://engagementhub.gfsc.gg/"><span lang="EN-US">Engagement Hub</span></a><span lang="EN-US"> or by email to&nbsp;</span><a href="mailto:AnnualFees@gfsc.gg"><span lang="EN-US">AnnualFees@gfsc.gg</span></a><span lang="EN-US">.</span><span lang="EN-US"></span></p><p><span lang="EN-US">Following the consultation period, the Commission will consider the responses received and publish a feedback statement setting out the final fees to apply from 1 January 2027.</span></p>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:47:35 +0100</pubDate>
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		  Sanctions Notice - Russia
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	<link>https://www.gfsc.gg/news/sanctions-notice-russia-202</link>
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			<p class="text-align-justify"><span>Please be advised that details in respect of the following entity, which has been designated under The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, have been amended/varied:</span></p><table><tbody><tr><td><span><strong>Name:</strong></span></td><td><span><strong>Unique ID:</strong></span></td></tr><tr><td><span><strong>LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY “OZON BANK”</strong></span></td><td><a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinks-2.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps%3A%252F%252Fsearch-uk-sanctions-list.service.gov.uk%252Fdesignations%252FRUS3709%252FEntity%253Futm_content%3D%2526utm_medium%3Demail%2526utm_name%3D%2526utm_source%3Dgovdelivery%2F1%2F010101a066e2b2b9-da5163be-f52e-4cff-86b1-486a7261e821-000000%2FB9y2NW3o9_3Cg_Z2UFlmfNDbxdpbCEUbJa2RE1aITYo%3D452&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cclaire.wynn%40gov.gg%7Ca9ec2163c11e43f3872b08df09a8f097%7C59f658492a804d95836d308e90847123%7C0%7C0%7C639240293349271784%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=U43A8TSf8Zv39XcPP2ewoV5ET26NCo7Zz8A4sw4DNhY%3D&amp;reserved=0"><span><strong>RUS3709</strong></span></a></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="text-align-justify"><span>The above entity is still subject to sanctions and&nbsp;appears on the UK sanctions list, which can be found&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-uk-sanctions-list" target="_blank"><span>here</span></a><span>.</span></p><p class="text-align-justify"><span>The UK regulations are given effect within the Bailiwick under the Sanctions (Implementation of UK Regimes) (Bailiwick of Guernsey) (Brexit) Regulations, 2020 that have been made under the&nbsp;Sanctions (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2018 (the Sanctions Law).&nbsp;</span></p><p class="text-align-justify"><span><strong>MEASURES WHICH SHOULD BE TAKEN</strong></span></p><p class="text-align-justify"><span>All businesses must check whether they maintain any accounts or otherwise have any kind of relationship with the entity referred to above or to any other natural or legal person, entity or body designated under the legislation referred to above and&nbsp;must treat any funds, other assets or economic resources</span></p><ul><li><p class="text-align-justify"><span>directly or indirectly belonging to, owned, held or controlled by them, whether wholly or jointly, or&nbsp;</span></p></li><li><p class="text-align-justify"><span>that comprise interest, dividends or other forms of property derived from any funds or economic resources that belong to them or are owned, held or controlled by them, whether directly or indirectly and wholly or jointly, or&nbsp;</span></p></li><li><p class="text-align-justify"><span>belonging to individuals or entities acting on their behalf or at their direction, whether wholly or jointly&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul><p class="text-align-justify"><span>as frozen with immediate effect if this is not already the case. Businesses must report any findings to the Policy &amp; Resources Committee immediately. They must also ensure that they have taken all other steps that may be required in order to comply with the reporting obligations at section 14 of the Sanctions Law.</span></p><p class="text-align-justify"><span>Businesses must also refrain from making any funds or&nbsp;economic resources available directly or indirectly, wholly or jointly, to or for the benefit of</span></p><ul><li><p class="text-align-justify"><span>any designated person, entity or body&nbsp;</span></p></li><li><p class="text-align-justify"><span>any entity directly or indirectly owned or controlled by a designated person, entity or body, whether wholly or jointly</span></p></li><li><p class="text-align-justify"><span>any individuals or entities acting on behalf or at the direction of a designated person, entity or body, whether wholly or jointly</span></p></li></ul><p class="text-align-justify"><span>other than in respect of transactions that come within a permitted derogation as determined by the Policy &amp;&nbsp;Resources Committee, or in accordance with a licence issued by the Policy &amp; Resources Committee, as the case may be.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="text-align-justify"><span>The information referred to above is required by the Policy &amp; Resources Committee in the exercise of its powers under section 15 of the Sanctions Law.</span></p><p class="text-align-justify"><span>Any information or queries should be sent to&nbsp;</span><a href="mailto:sanctions@gov.gg"><span>sanctions@gov.gg</span></a><span>&nbsp;with the&nbsp;subject line “Russia Sanctions”.</span></p><p><strong>Where you have identified an affected relationship as set out above, please also inform the Guernsey Financial Services Commission via email to&nbsp;</strong><a href="mailto:amlcft@gfsc.gg" target="_blank"><strong>amlcft@gfsc.gg</strong></a>&nbsp;<strong>providing short form information on the nature of the sanction connection and the measures you have taken or intend to take.</strong></p><p><strong>Handbook Rule 12.37, requires that, where you have identified an affected relationship as set out above, the firm must provide a report to the Commission which sets out, as a minimum: a) the name of the customer, beneficial owner, key principal or the transaction and/or asset linked to a sanctioned/designated person; and b) the nature of the business relationship or occasional transaction, including the transaction and/or asset value.</strong></p><p><strong>This report should be provided to the Commission&nbsp;as soon as reasonably practicable after the firm has met the statutory reporting requirements to the States of Guernsey Policy and Resources Committee.</strong></p><p class="text-align-justify"><span>Further information on the effect of asset freezes and related issues including&nbsp;licences is available on the States of Guernsey website at&nbsp;</span><a href="http://www.gov.gg/sanctions" target="_blank"><span>http://www.gov.gg/sanctions</span></a><span>. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:30:39 +0100</pubDate>
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		  Sanctions Notice - Russia
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	<link>https://www.gfsc.gg/news/sanctions-notice-russia-201</link>
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			<p class="text-align-justify"><span>Please be advised that details in respect of the following individuals/entities, who have been designated under The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, have been amended/varied:</span></p><table><tbody><tr><td><span><strong>Name:</strong></span></td><td><p class="text-align-center"><span><strong>Unique ID:</strong></span></p></td></tr><tr><td><span><strong>Stanislav Bronislavovich KLEVITSKIY</strong></span></td><td><p class="text-align-center"><a 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href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinks-2.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps%3A%252F%252Fsearch-uk-sanctions-list.service.gov.uk%252Fdesignations%252FRUS3245%252FEntity%253Futm_content%3D%2526utm_medium%3Demail%2526utm_name%3D%2526utm_source%3Dgovdelivery%2F1%2F010101a061d18d34-aa59061f-80fe-4549-8f8c-3a3af1d90fdb-000000%2FfRLkLmKhnx0tXgEsECYIPx7Cj6zopFH8BCBe2VybnJc%3D452&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cclaire.wynn%40gov.gg%7C71d76bb266394cadb54f08df08e302db%7C59f658492a804d95836d308e90847123%7C0%7C0%7C639239443290339481%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=UBXg4SVMwuTonBTy7tA%2B%2B6eOXfZAy9In%2FhNK8ats6sw%3D&amp;reserved=0"><span><strong>RUS3245</strong></span></a></p></td></tr><tr><td><span><strong>JOINT STOCK COMPANY TELEPORT BANK</strong></span></td><td><p class="text-align-center"><a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinks-2.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps%3A%252F%252Fsearch-uk-sanctions-list.service.gov.uk%252Fdesignations%252FRUS3714%252FEntity%253Futm_content%3D%2526utm_medium%3Demail%2526utm_name%3D%2526utm_source%3Dgovdelivery%2F1%2F010101a061d18d34-aa59061f-80fe-4549-8f8c-3a3af1d90fdb-000000%2F_BbHo49B5R24Lh7UUlP511O8SErzLlPcKC9ZzuW5KhU%3D452&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cclaire.wynn%40gov.gg%7C71d76bb266394cadb54f08df08e302db%7C59f658492a804d95836d308e90847123%7C0%7C0%7C639239443290361488%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=5WZS304GoCv%2FiULKtWFj%2F5eN3v4E1LOEaVqApn3RCmE%3D&amp;reserved=0"><span><strong>RUS3714</strong></span></a></p></td></tr><tr><td><span><strong>JSC ALTAY INSTRUMENT-MAKING PLANT ROTOR</strong></span></td><td><p class="text-align-center"><a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinks-2.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps%3A%252F%252Fsearch-uk-sanctions-list.service.gov.uk%252Fdesignations%252FRUS3490%252FEntity%253Futm_content%3D%2526utm_medium%3Demail%2526utm_name%3D%2526utm_source%3Dgovdelivery%2F1%2F010101a061d18d34-aa59061f-80fe-4549-8f8c-3a3af1d90fdb-000000%2F7tKVT6ZVi48tVsF_2ENUZkzwz9Ggu90eEzprjYPOdsU%3D452&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cclaire.wynn%40gov.gg%7C71d76bb266394cadb54f08df08e302db%7C59f658492a804d95836d308e90847123%7C0%7C0%7C639239443290383216%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=U04bOosKaPeZe%2FcbbEzDNL9xcLKIooBY6bh2ZH0lTJI%3D&amp;reserved=0"><span><strong>RUS3490</strong></span></a></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="text-align-justify"><span>The above individuals/entities are still subject to sanctions and&nbsp;appear on the UK sanctions list, which can be found&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-uk-sanctions-list" target="_blank"><span>here</span></a><span>.</span></p><p class="text-align-justify"><span>The UK regulations are given effect within the Bailiwick under the Sanctions (Implementation of UK Regimes) (Bailiwick of Guernsey) (Brexit) Regulations, 2020 that have been made under the&nbsp;Sanctions (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2018 (the Sanctions Law).&nbsp;</span></p><p class="text-align-justify"><span><strong>MEASURES WHICH SHOULD BE TAKEN</strong></span></p><p class="text-align-justify"><span>All businesses must check whether they maintain any accounts or otherwise have any kind of relationship with the individuals/entities referred to above or to any other natural or legal person, entity or body designated under the legislation referred to above and&nbsp;must treat any funds, other assets or economic resources</span></p><ul><li><p class="text-align-justify"><span>directly or indirectly belonging to, owned, held or controlled by them, whether wholly or jointly, or&nbsp;</span></p></li><li><p class="text-align-justify"><span>that comprise interest, dividends or other forms of property derived from any funds or economic resources that belong to them or are owned, held or controlled by them, whether directly or indirectly and wholly or jointly, or&nbsp;</span></p></li><li><p class="text-align-justify"><span>belonging to individuals or entities acting on their behalf or at their direction, whether wholly or jointly&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul><p class="text-align-justify"><span>as frozen with immediate effect if this is not already the case. Businesses must report any findings to the Policy &amp; Resources Committee immediately. They must also ensure that they have taken all other steps that may be required in order to comply with the reporting obligations at section 14 of the Sanctions Law.</span></p><p class="text-align-justify"><span>Businesses must also refrain from making any funds or&nbsp;economic resources available directly or indirectly, wholly or jointly, to or for the benefit of</span></p><ul><li><p class="text-align-justify"><span>any designated person, entity or body&nbsp;</span></p></li><li><p class="text-align-justify"><span>any entity directly or indirectly owned or controlled by a designated person, entity or body, whether wholly or jointly</span></p></li><li><p class="text-align-justify"><span>any individuals or entities acting on behalf or at the direction of a designated person, entity or body, whether wholly or jointly</span></p></li></ul><p class="text-align-justify"><span>other than in respect of transactions that come within a permitted derogation as determined by the Policy &amp;&nbsp;Resources Committee, or in accordance with a licence issued by the Policy &amp; Resources Committee, as the case may be.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="text-align-justify"><span>The information referred to above is required by the Policy &amp; Resources Committee in the exercise of its powers under section 15 of the Sanctions Law.</span></p><p class="text-align-justify"><span>Any information or queries should be sent to&nbsp;</span><a href="mailto:sanctions@gov.gg"><span>sanctions@gov.gg</span></a><span>&nbsp;with the&nbsp;subject line “Russia Sanctions”.</span></p><p><strong>Where you have identified an affected relationship as set out above, please also inform the Guernsey Financial Services Commission via email to&nbsp;</strong><a href="mailto:amlcft@gfsc.gg" target="_blank"><strong>amlcft@gfsc.gg</strong></a>&nbsp;<strong>providing short form information on the nature of the sanction connection and the measures you have taken or intend to take.</strong></p><p><strong>Handbook Rule 12.37, requires that, where you have identified an affected relationship as set out above, the firm must provide a report to the Commission which sets out, as a minimum: a) the name of the customer, beneficial owner, key principal or the transaction and/or asset linked to a sanctioned/designated person; and b) the nature of the business relationship or occasional transaction, including the transaction and/or asset value.</strong></p><p><strong>This report should be provided to the Commission&nbsp;as soon as reasonably practicable after the firm has met the statutory reporting requirements to the States of Guernsey Policy and Resources Committee.</strong></p><p><span>Further information on the effect of asset freezes and related issues including&nbsp;licences is available on the States of Guernsey website at&nbsp;</span><a href="http://www.gov.gg/sanctions" target="_blank"><span>http://www.gov.gg/sanctions</span></a>.</p>
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