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		  Sanctions Notice - Russia (Ships)
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	<link>https://www.gfsc.gg/news/sanctions-notice-russia-ships-3</link>
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			<p class="text-align-justify"><span>Please be advised the following specifications:&nbsp;</span></p><table><tbody><tr><td><span><strong>Name:</strong></span></td><td><p class="text-align-center"><span><strong>Previous Unique ID:</strong></span></p></td><td><p class="text-align-center"><span><strong>New Unique ID:</strong></span></p></td></tr><tr><td><span>IMO 7808401 (BEBEK-E)</span></td><td><p class="text-align-center"><span>RUS3739</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%252FRUS3752%252FShip%253Futm_content%3D%2526utm_medium%3Demail%2526utm_name%3D%2526utm_source%3Dgovdelivery%2F1%2F010101a0fbf90ab2-8bf93c5e-e82e-4005-a2b3-e5be276c8924-000000%2FkERLWuNirZIa_6aWR0lcNQccYSa--Ap6ENvH_DaYjYU%3D452&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cclaire.wynn%40gov.gg%7C8453292409834c3060cd08df2068a936%7C59f658492a804d95836d308e90847123%7C0%7C0%7C639265306029139837%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=nPVs8tsegECzD4vf84m6cMndwTXHwMmYx2ccAabAnuo%3D&amp;reserved=0"><span>RUS3752</span></a></p></td></tr><tr><td><span>IMO 9344411 (GALLE ENERGY)</span></td><td><p class="text-align-center"><span>RUS3747</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%252FRUS3751%252FShip%253Futm_content%3D%2526utm_medium%3Demail%2526utm_name%3D%2526utm_source%3Dgovdelivery%2F1%2F010101a0fbf90ab2-8bf93c5e-e82e-4005-a2b3-e5be276c8924-000000%2FGvZ4sD1aEjodwVGRPRPj0z3M2pw_slWy8ObG9G4xOjM%3D452&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cclaire.wynn%40gov.gg%7C8453292409834c3060cd08df2068a936%7C59f658492a804d95836d308e90847123%7C0%7C0%7C639265306029161787%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=OY%2FejyOl0PeK4IbeDNS9yZEJHizfHpfxzxEBji%2FkPoI%3D&amp;reserved=0"><span>RUS3751</span></a></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="text-align-justify"><span>have been revoked and remade under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (the UK regulations)&nbsp;and are still subject to shipping and trade sanctions.</span></p><p class="text-align-justify"><span>The ships 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"><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 have any business relationships linked to the ships referred to above and familiarise themselves with the obligations applicable. 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>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 - Ships”.</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"><span>http://www.gov.gg/sanctions</span></a><span> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:22:19 +0100</pubDate>
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		  Reminder – verification of standing data
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	<link>https://www.gfsc.gg/news/reminder-verification-standing-data</link>
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			<p><span>The Commission is reminding all licensees to complete their annual verification of standing data through the </span><a href="https://auth.gfsc.gg/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2Fconnect%2Fauthorize%2Fcallback%3Fclient_id%3Dangular-os-client%26redirect_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fsubmit.gfsc.gg%252Fauth-callback%26response_type%3Dcode%26scope%3Dopenid%2520gfsc-os-api-scope%2520gfsc-pq-api-scope%2520concurrency-api-scope%2520TermsAndConditions1%26state%3D6c1d2cc8cb9c4dcc86b3a3955010da66%26code_challenge%3DbMspSzZSGeK_8dasoeDj5mAKNV6O5Ys_wCWD84qvUsM%26code_challenge_method%3DS256%26response_mode%3Dquery"><span>Online Submissions (OS) Portal </span></a><span>by 31 October 2026.</span></p><p><span>The annual verification process helps ensure that the basic information the Commission holds about licensees, such as addresses and contact details, remains accurate and up to date. The process was introduced as part of the Commission’s Data Transformation Programme, which includes work to improve the quality of the data we hold.</span></p><p><span>As part of this year’s annual verification process, entity records will be marked as “unverified” from 1 October 2026. Licensees should review the information held in the “Entity Details” tab of the OS Portal, update it where necessary and verify the information held. Once the information has been reviewed, licensees should select the relevant entities, click “Declare/Verify” and complete the declaration.</span></p><p><span>Guidance is available through the OS Portal and licensees can also </span><a href="https://vimeo.com/1123829770" target="_blank"><span>view the supporting video</span></a><span>.</span></p>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:09:19 +0100</pubDate>
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		  Sanctions Notice - Russia
	</title>
	<link>https://www.gfsc.gg/news/sanctions-notice-russia-119</link>
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			<p class="text-align-justify"><span>Please be advised that the following individuals/entities:&nbsp;</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>Nurlan Amantaevich ABULKHAEV&nbsp;</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%252FRUS3720%252FIndividual%253Futm_content%3D%2526utm_medium%3Demail%2526utm_name%3D%2526utm_source%3Dgovdelivery%2F1%2F010101a0f6d457ca-0e1b7325-3c6e-492c-9a0f-15c3e5bef37e-000000%2FR_gByGvIYWOw66IUNFMX_xK5I-TS-6NUFiv-H0Vk5co%3D452&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cclaire.wynn%40gov.gg%7C50aa1bbdd81a4df6034908df1f9fbfe2%7C59f658492a804d95836d308e90847123%7C0%7C0%7C639264443127303496%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=uOxcEIQoRfOwjkN2LcFoxyB5NiF%2FBv29QTaZmnN0Py8%3D&amp;reserved=0"><span><strong>RUS3720</strong></span></a></p></td></tr><tr><td><span><strong>Nikolay Ivanovich DEREZA</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%252FRUS3721%252FIndividual%253Futm_content%3D%2526utm_medium%3Demail%2526utm_name%3D%2526utm_source%3Dgovdelivery%2F1%2F010101a0f6d457ca-0e1b7325-3c6e-492c-9a0f-15c3e5bef37e-000000%2FGJpSu2CBmhp5DAWiiAJd3M0soCIjpTpVsVnKw4xoImk%3D452&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cclaire.wynn%40gov.gg%7C50aa1bbdd81a4df6034908df1f9fbfe2%7C59f658492a804d95836d308e90847123%7C0%7C0%7C639264443127357617%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=meI556FiGui1M9qhzpPRzuRUA2pLe0mq8wyI6LOfg1s%3D&amp;reserved=0"><span><strong>RUS3721</strong></span></a></p></td></tr><tr><td><span><strong>Viktor Alexandrovich AIVAZOV</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%252FRUS3722%252FIndividual%253Futm_content%3D%2526utm_medium%3Demail%2526utm_name%3D%2526utm_source%3Dgovdelivery%2F1%2F010101a0f6d457ca-0e1b7325-3c6e-492c-9a0f-15c3e5bef37e-000000%2FsLOAkmwWBOWmCvKdUjZpxVWoHV9Rw_Vb52YThPXj6j0%3D452&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cclaire.wynn%40gov.gg%7C50aa1bbdd81a4df6034908df1f9fbfe2%7C59f658492a804d95836d308e90847123%7C0%7C0%7C639264443127403026%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=iW9ZqItZuVEEU3hMZSt8Q5i1w7YR1bCfgA893FOxZbU%3D&amp;reserved=0"><span><strong>RUS3722</strong></span></a></p></td></tr><tr><td><span><strong>Viktor Valerievich CHUDAK</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%252FRUS3723%252FIndividual%253Futm_content%3D%2526utm_medium%3Demail%2526utm_name%3D%2526utm_source%3Dgovdelivery%2F1%2F010101a0f6d457ca-0e1b7325-3c6e-492c-9a0f-15c3e5bef37e-000000%2FuoO_pJFWjZBHg6tNaCVMa04_TfKfTWCkrat-GgAUyRo%3D452&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cclaire.wynn%40gov.gg%7C50aa1bbdd81a4df6034908df1f9fbfe2%7C59f658492a804d95836d308e90847123%7C0%7C0%7C639264443127439497%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Y0%2BpiCbWo8970YYvoJa5mrMkrxMwqH4o1Zwb4Uv7qis%3D&amp;reserved=0"><span><strong>RUS3723</strong></span></a></p></td></tr><tr><td><span><strong>Aleksandr Sergeevich CHICHKAN</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%252FRUS3726%252FIndividual%253Futm_content%3D%2526utm_medium%3Demail%2526utm_name%3D%2526utm_source%3Dgovdelivery%2F1%2F010101a0f6d457ca-0e1b7325-3c6e-492c-9a0f-15c3e5bef37e-000000%2FG8QV9hgkKil26kD997QwSGP0-RQlvyfj7aplrukXQm0%3D452&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cclaire.wynn%40gov.gg%7C50aa1bbdd81a4df6034908df1f9fbfe2%7C59f658492a804d95836d308e90847123%7C0%7C0%7C639264443127535357%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=0dMEKJRckRMYeD1%2FO3E%2BUqt8WSsxSzetON3msRYk2lE%3D&amp;reserved=0"><span><strong>RUS3726</strong></span></a></p></td></tr><tr><td><span><strong>Yan Vyacheslav ZANEVSKY</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%252FRUS3728%252FIndividual%253Futm_content%3D%2526utm_medium%3Demail%2526utm_name%3D%2526utm_source%3Dgovdelivery%2F1%2F010101a0f6d457ca-0e1b7325-3c6e-492c-9a0f-15c3e5bef37e-000000%2F1iWyoAb5_PK6hhGQjAhaR-oog9WcuPH8eSdKo7jPdBg%3D452&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cclaire.wynn%40gov.gg%7C50aa1bbdd81a4df6034908df1f9fbfe2%7C59f658492a804d95836d308e90847123%7C0%7C0%7C639264443127586740%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=C0G5c%2B6knfzN5AbAmvzznlpls685bTu1wiLvmrOoGGw%3D&amp;reserved=0"><span><strong>RUS3728</strong></span></a></p></td></tr><tr><td><span><strong>Alan Eduardovich GAGLOEV</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%252FRUS3729%252FIndividual%253Futm_content%3D%2526utm_medium%3Demail%2526utm_name%3D%2526utm_source%3Dgovdelivery%2F1%2F010101a0f6d457ca-0e1b7325-3c6e-492c-9a0f-15c3e5bef37e-000000%2F5X3JTBjxg4iZHSoys7uHI8QxE42dZFWM3KowJd60Z2I%3D452&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cclaire.wynn%40gov.gg%7C50aa1bbdd81a4df6034908df1f9fbfe2%7C59f658492a804d95836d308e90847123%7C0%7C0%7C639264443127616680%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=nD3R1DYezyfUISLor5D4YuTXB6qdmxN%2BCJVtOIdwQgc%3D&amp;reserved=0"><span><strong>RUS3729</strong></span></a></p></td></tr><tr><td><span><strong>Mamuka PIPIA</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%252FRUS3730%252FIndividual%253Futm_content%3D%2526utm_medium%3Demail%2526utm_name%3D%2526utm_source%3Dgovdelivery%2F1%2F010101a0f6d457ca-0e1b7325-3c6e-492c-9a0f-15c3e5bef37e-000000%2FCrYAgQ9FA-wJMsFO4TKnhln6l7SHY4-9lbOVBePFxHg%3D452&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cclaire.wynn%40gov.gg%7C50aa1bbdd81a4df6034908df1f9fbfe2%7C59f658492a804d95836d308e90847123%7C0%7C0%7C639264443127640365%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=QcGFxHXoG7USmdWHw50m507sEB6I3ioQh%2ByCgZo%2BYHk%3D&amp;reserved=0"><span><strong>RUS3730</strong></span></a></p></td></tr><tr><td><span><strong>Giorgi IREMADZE</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%252FRUS3731%252FIndividual%253Futm_content%3D%2526utm_medium%3Demail%2526utm_name%3D%2526utm_source%3Dgovdelivery%2F1%2F010101a0f6d457ca-0e1b7325-3c6e-492c-9a0f-15c3e5bef37e-000000%2FZ9rcepJoTFgoUsNzT6QlJ2Yalwq1cjH_k025BfXO8lU%3D452&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cclaire.wynn%40gov.gg%7C50aa1bbdd81a4df6034908df1f9fbfe2%7C59f658492a804d95836d308e90847123%7C0%7C0%7C639264443127661397%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Btxr5NSzXdL%2BPpc%2BZ1ZVCXLpCnhyZQUDebKKlijicyY%3D&amp;reserved=0"><span><strong>RUS3731</strong></span></a></p></td></tr><tr><td><span><strong>Nikoloz Fridonovich MZHAVANADZE</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%252FRUS3732%252FIndividual%253Futm_content%3D%2526utm_medium%3Demail%2526utm_name%3D%2526utm_source%3Dgovdelivery%2F1%2F010101a0f6d457ca-0e1b7325-3c6e-492c-9a0f-15c3e5bef37e-000000%2F2WVVxQL5daMl-Hwd9hTj2Tkb0h1NlR3aG8MlC03gs3I%3D452&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cclaire.wynn%40gov.gg%7C50aa1bbdd81a4df6034908df1f9fbfe2%7C59f658492a804d95836d308e90847123%7C0%7C0%7C639264443127682548%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=%2FaWNf0cC80gp%2BT2DOoslHBMw8Ma1MFWOHaj%2F3wSWe3k%3D&amp;reserved=0"><span><strong>RUS3732</strong></span></a></p></td></tr><tr><td><span><strong>Paata ABULADZE</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%252FRUS3733%252FIndividual%253Futm_content%3D%2526utm_medium%3Demail%2526utm_name%3D%2526utm_source%3Dgovdelivery%2F1%2F010101a0f6d457ca-0e1b7325-3c6e-492c-9a0f-15c3e5bef37e-000000%2FYHe0HPkd03XD0gcboUJYEqXzC6bceAy3gmr4_7WCWJM%3D452&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cclaire.wynn%40gov.gg%7C50aa1bbdd81a4df6034908df1f9fbfe2%7C59f658492a804d95836d308e90847123%7C0%7C0%7C639264443127703697%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=A5%2FQ50W%2FfTLq8m3iIZm8%2FjGBhA6FqLFKwUvTYpXRdxo%3D&amp;reserved=0"><span><strong>RUS3733</strong></span></a></p></td></tr><tr><td><span><strong>Elena Igorevna MILSKAYA</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%252FRUS3740%252FIndividual%253Futm_content%3D%2526utm_medium%3Demail%2526utm_name%3D%2526utm_source%3Dgovdelivery%2F1%2F010101a0f6d457ca-0e1b7325-3c6e-492c-9a0f-15c3e5bef37e-000000%2Fn7cUZizIrK0SsIfNSLDbI4z_8hPbTmf_aQzmGCHtJSM%3D452&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cclaire.wynn%40gov.gg%7C50aa1bbdd81a4df6034908df1f9fbfe2%7C59f658492a804d95836d308e90847123%7C0%7C0%7C639264443127724857%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=lYEjAExzEIU6uLMBSa2UvatfmXklFcqaovBx6nSdxAE%3D&amp;reserved=0"><span><strong>RUS3740</strong></span></a></p></td></tr><tr><td><span><strong>Denis Sergeyevich CHERNOBAY</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%252FRUS3741%252FIndividual%253Futm_content%3D%2526utm_medium%3Demail%2526utm_name%3D%2526utm_source%3Dgovdelivery%2F1%2F010101a0f6d457ca-0e1b7325-3c6e-492c-9a0f-15c3e5bef37e-000000%2FBWzHTuCqEjVOhKpdXzL32PJkStDyxZFzToT7SpBtE7s%3D452&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cclaire.wynn%40gov.gg%7C50aa1bbdd81a4df6034908df1f9fbfe2%7C59f658492a804d95836d308e90847123%7C0%7C0%7C639264443127758423%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=fgKR0BhLvZqtCkIPoLwqY4ZlINtg42oeENSNWMV2PvU%3D&amp;reserved=0"><span><strong>RUS3741</strong></span></a></p></td></tr><tr><td><span><strong>Ruyal Asif Oghlu ALIYEV</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%252FRUS3742%252FIndividual%253Futm_content%3D%2526utm_medium%3Demail%2526utm_name%3D%2526utm_source%3Dgovdelivery%2F1%2F010101a0f6d457ca-0e1b7325-3c6e-492c-9a0f-15c3e5bef37e-000000%2FJKW62obie_uWmeTZelAoFvPgQX6SSnWDcQX1pZuX3Y8%3D452&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cclaire.wynn%40gov.gg%7C50aa1bbdd81a4df6034908df1f9fbfe2%7C59f658492a804d95836d308e90847123%7C0%7C0%7C639264443127786854%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=7RacKmMxnyR4BNLNNjq4yXPQWJu%2FChx9iXeoo9j9TZc%3D&amp;reserved=0"><span><strong>RUS3742</strong></span></a></p></td></tr><tr><td><span><strong>Aleksey Igorevich LAVRENTYEV</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%252FRUS3743%252FIndividual%253Futm_content%3D%2526utm_medium%3Demail%2526utm_name%3D%2526utm_source%3Dgovdelivery%2F1%2F010101a0f6d457ca-0e1b7325-3c6e-492c-9a0f-15c3e5bef37e-000000%2Fs1EBQ-v-Nq0hKeNXTJDVNVbMVbyzw3mbG6XelhnWKwg%3D452&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cclaire.wynn%40gov.gg%7C50aa1bbdd81a4df6034908df1f9fbfe2%7C59f658492a804d95836d308e90847123%7C0%7C0%7C639264443127811779%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=NRMkQvoeXNfcjhvLxqy%2FzJtp0d%2BE%2FSpi1bNDD5sXQ2Q%3D&amp;reserved=0"><span><strong>RUS3743</strong></span></a></p></td></tr><tr><td><span><strong>Viktoriya Olegovna KOSTROMINA</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%252FRUS3744%252FIndividual%253Futm_content%3D%2526utm_medium%3Demail%2526utm_name%3D%2526utm_source%3Dgovdelivery%2F1%2F010101a0f6d457ca-0e1b7325-3c6e-492c-9a0f-15c3e5bef37e-000000%2F-xivtp5AOHVOrQvpR9a8wuEdFGja63ElCxZml4bSBvw%3D452&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cclaire.wynn%40gov.gg%7C50aa1bbdd81a4df6034908df1f9fbfe2%7C59f658492a804d95836d308e90847123%7C0%7C0%7C639264443127835913%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=xxu5HIvRPbKXpU%2FJmoyC8Ewkqlg4svecd4elxwgkg7w%3D&amp;reserved=0"><span><strong>RUS3744</strong></span></a></p></td></tr><tr><td><span><strong>Ekaterina Alexandrovna KOZYR</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%252FRUS3745%252FIndividual%253Futm_content%3D%2526utm_medium%3Demail%2526utm_name%3D%2526utm_source%3Dgovdelivery%2F1%2F010101a0f6d457ca-0e1b7325-3c6e-492c-9a0f-15c3e5bef37e-000000%2FqV1kMXetZu9iI8New9WAkhgvxm1YfuXKPS5YqwFeO4E%3D452&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cclaire.wynn%40gov.gg%7C50aa1bbdd81a4df6034908df1f9fbfe2%7C59f658492a804d95836d308e90847123%7C0%7C0%7C639264443127856336%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=UjHLDc2wucP8aKYD2SCyPdFEi7AXieARVthHLZWv3H8%3D&amp;reserved=0"><span><strong>RUS3745</strong></span></a></p></td></tr><tr><td><span><strong>Marat Arkadyevich KAMBOLOV</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%252FRUS3749%252FIndividual%253Futm_content%3D%2526utm_medium%3Demail%2526utm_name%3D%2526utm_source%3Dgovdelivery%2F1%2F010101a0f6d457ca-0e1b7325-3c6e-492c-9a0f-15c3e5bef37e-000000%2FcVLgg253sXA5TPZctELHHpj8OrcoTYOFoF0CdEOOXFM%3D452&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cclaire.wynn%40gov.gg%7C50aa1bbdd81a4df6034908df1f9fbfe2%7C59f658492a804d95836d308e90847123%7C0%7C0%7C639264443127876893%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=bwvLB%2Fit15%2BLoLyJZMt%2FENz0hzd5q0SB0V6G0WmifpU%3D&amp;reserved=0"><span><strong>RUS3749</strong></span></a></p></td></tr><tr><td><span><strong>Artur Valerevich ORLOV</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%252FRUS3750%252FIndividual%253Futm_content%3D%2526utm_medium%3Demail%2526utm_name%3D%2526utm_source%3Dgovdelivery%2F1%2F010101a0f6d457ca-0e1b7325-3c6e-492c-9a0f-15c3e5bef37e-000000%2FNU69FP2FfimZfED00CeAJSpOyvl4GvumlCqXqHFP1Qw%3D452&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cclaire.wynn%40gov.gg%7C50aa1bbdd81a4df6034908df1f9fbfe2%7C59f658492a804d95836d308e90847123%7C0%7C0%7C639264443127899685%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=32VX1pouDD0SHIIfXlqKHSR0rNUDfUEFNfP6Xycli74%3D&amp;reserved=0"><span><strong>RUS3750</strong></span></a></p></td></tr><tr><td><span><strong>NOVATEK GAS AND POWER ASIA PTE LTD</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%252FRUS3748%252FEntity%253Futm_content%3D%2526utm_medium%3Demail%2526utm_name%3D%2526utm_source%3Dgovdelivery%2F1%2F010101a0f6d457ca-0e1b7325-3c6e-492c-9a0f-15c3e5bef37e-000000%2FYKf01cOUzskDce0IyuLvR4v6gkpH-2AXXYgvKPMVRe8%3D452&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cclaire.wynn%40gov.gg%7C50aa1bbdd81a4df6034908df1f9fbfe2%7C59f658492a804d95836d308e90847123%7C0%7C0%7C639264443127257472%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=XQTub6vSpXvh7mMcBUF%2B2FnNcjb8uN%2BF54V1aSng%2FIQ%3D&amp;reserved=0"><span><strong>RUS3748</strong></span></a></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="text-align-justify"><span>have&nbsp;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.</span></p><p class="text-align-justify"><span>The individuals and entity 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).&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/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>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:50:17 +0100</pubDate>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">node/14421</guid>
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	<title>
		  Sanctions Notice - Russia (Ships)
	</title>
	<link>https://www.gfsc.gg/news/sanctions-notice-russia-ships-2</link>
	<description><![CDATA[
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			<p class="text-align-justify"><span>Please be advised that the following ships have been specified under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (the UK regulations):</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>IMO 9331048 (CHAIVO)</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%252FRUS3734%252FShip%253Futm_content%3D%2526utm_medium%3Demail%2526utm_name%3D%2526utm_source%3Dgovdelivery%2F1%2F010101a0f6d457ca-0e1b7325-3c6e-492c-9a0f-15c3e5bef37e-000000%2FYFT0gWMl2UphRdcBSP1_DKiL3AENtPkKga2J4A6mSEU%3D452&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cclaire.wynn%40gov.gg%7C50aa1bbdd81a4df6034908df1f9fbfe2%7C59f658492a804d95836d308e90847123%7C0%7C0%7C639264443127926497%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=RjuYVTZ88wkmWkMGD2%2BwGbwr0QarDKiCfkwC88nmC0A%3D&amp;reserved=0"><span><strong>RUS3734</strong></span></a></p></td></tr><tr><td><span><strong>IMO 9246621 (PORTOVYY)</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%252FRUS3735%252FShip%253Futm_content%3D%2526utm_medium%3Demail%2526utm_name%3D%2526utm_source%3Dgovdelivery%2F1%2F010101a0f6d457ca-0e1b7325-3c6e-492c-9a0f-15c3e5bef37e-000000%2FnshONujSc4J_OPidp1ApEY9-pSYz1OSPjvE8X3Tj9FM%3D452&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cclaire.wynn%40gov.gg%7C50aa1bbdd81a4df6034908df1f9fbfe2%7C59f658492a804d95836d308e90847123%7C0%7C0%7C639264443127951869%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ZqEsvNIuvRlUI%2BouqnxUlLyDMSWaN0sDoqIMARNuVlU%3D&amp;reserved=0"><span><strong>RUS3735</strong></span></a></p></td></tr><tr><td><span><strong>IMO 9904546 (ALEKSEY KOSYGIN)&nbsp;</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%252FRUS3736%252FShip%253Futm_content%3D%2526utm_medium%3Demail%2526utm_name%3D%2526utm_source%3Dgovdelivery%2F1%2F010101a0f6d457ca-0e1b7325-3c6e-492c-9a0f-15c3e5bef37e-000000%2FUrNy8LGZsy7HP2Gq2C4AxsngJ1fQBMD4dfuJRSwoyjY%3D452&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cclaire.wynn%40gov.gg%7C50aa1bbdd81a4df6034908df1f9fbfe2%7C59f658492a804d95836d308e90847123%7C0%7C0%7C639264443127976283%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=rfi0Ra1Ou3SBAWyhD0BLLxqtW1kOvh6%2BclXrZBFDViA%3D&amp;reserved=0"><span><strong>RUS3736</strong></span></a></p></td></tr><tr><td><span><strong>IMO 9904704 (KONSTANTIN POSIET)&nbsp;</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%252FRUS3737%252FShip%253Futm_content%3D%2526utm_medium%3Demail%2526utm_name%3D%2526utm_source%3Dgovdelivery%2F1%2F010101a0f6d457ca-0e1b7325-3c6e-492c-9a0f-15c3e5bef37e-000000%2FiypOZgHH6HB4UuoleLlax48RFhSUph5aFVO6Tmi2DNU%3D452&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cclaire.wynn%40gov.gg%7C50aa1bbdd81a4df6034908df1f9fbfe2%7C59f658492a804d95836d308e90847123%7C0%7C0%7C639264443127997743%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Jt5NpCYK8s5Uk37Xa6iVX%2BtQCNEIrGJWwXxyZWLuziM%3D&amp;reserved=0"><span><strong>RUS3737</strong></span></a></p></td></tr><tr><td><span><strong>IMO 9904675 (PYOTR STOLYPIN)</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%252FRUS3738%252FShip%253Futm_content%3D%2526utm_medium%3Demail%2526utm_name%3D%2526utm_source%3Dgovdelivery%2F1%2F010101a0f6d457ca-0e1b7325-3c6e-492c-9a0f-15c3e5bef37e-000000%2FI-vWeHfti9EKOrIuAxsFvs1DlykhjFLjviOSUtSgbQI%3D452&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cclaire.wynn%40gov.gg%7C50aa1bbdd81a4df6034908df1f9fbfe2%7C59f658492a804d95836d308e90847123%7C0%7C0%7C639264443128017956%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=xqeIV4ylI7YDvY726uDlgWeET328xcOMUsu6y8L57lA%3D&amp;reserved=0"><span><strong>RUS3738</strong></span></a></p></td></tr><tr><td><span><strong>IMO 7808401 (BEBEK-E)</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%252FRUS3739%252FShip%253Futm_content%3D%2526utm_medium%3Demail%2526utm_name%3D%2526utm_source%3Dgovdelivery%2F1%2F010101a0f6d457ca-0e1b7325-3c6e-492c-9a0f-15c3e5bef37e-000000%2F21IPbaRHiU38-4oyPaQXrOb3Tor49q5FEywCGnU5n4I%3D452&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cclaire.wynn%40gov.gg%7C50aa1bbdd81a4df6034908df1f9fbfe2%7C59f658492a804d95836d308e90847123%7C0%7C0%7C639264443128037934%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=mapSHH2psV0Om6EHbNAcMVVxlS5bq0DsPLwg7jNfO8I%3D&amp;reserved=0"><span><strong>RUS3739</strong></span></a></p></td></tr><tr><td><span><strong>IMO 9319404 (AVACHA)</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%252FRUS3746%252FShip%253Futm_content%3D%2526utm_medium%3Demail%2526utm_name%3D%2526utm_source%3Dgovdelivery%2F1%2F010101a0f6d457ca-0e1b7325-3c6e-492c-9a0f-15c3e5bef37e-000000%2F5xbO_0sdgIk3cL9hnWpZV1fbqGhVpnJaL80_P9w9mFE%3D452&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cclaire.wynn%40gov.gg%7C50aa1bbdd81a4df6034908df1f9fbfe2%7C59f658492a804d95836d308e90847123%7C0%7C0%7C639264443128060718%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=7ETLZNclDU8NH07GQ9hqJTktrVUWLXPSllaxFG9OzhM%3D&amp;reserved=0"><span><strong>RUS3746</strong></span></a></p></td></tr><tr><td><span><strong>IMO 9344411 (GALLE ENERGY)</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%252FRUS3747%252FShip%253Futm_content%3D%2526utm_medium%3Demail%2526utm_name%3D%2526utm_source%3Dgovdelivery%2F1%2F010101a0f6d457ca-0e1b7325-3c6e-492c-9a0f-15c3e5bef37e-000000%2FtGqf4sO_fRDBaNvAnQXAFsOqVF2hu7uFqBx4Pq85oGY%3D452&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cclaire.wynn%40gov.gg%7C50aa1bbdd81a4df6034908df1f9fbfe2%7C59f658492a804d95836d308e90847123%7C0%7C0%7C639264443128081285%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=qjpMhXiXo2TJ5yBu%2F3tONiFJyVaGZb5xP59TJf8RtcE%3D&amp;reserved=0"><span><strong>RUS3747</strong></span></a></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="text-align-justify"><span>The vessels 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).&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 have any business relationships linked to these ships and familiarise themselves with the obligations applicable. 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>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 - Ships”.</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>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:45:41 +0100</pubDate>
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	<title>
		  Sanctions Notice - ISIL (Da&#039;esh) and Al-Qaida
	</title>
	<link>https://www.gfsc.gg/news/sanctions-notice-isil-daesh-and-al-qaida-41</link>
	<description><![CDATA[
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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 Isil (Da’esh and Al-Qaeda (United Nations Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (“the UK Regulations”), have been amended:</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>KHATIBA JAMA`AT AL-TAWHID WAL-JIHAD (KTJ)</strong></span></td><td><p class="text-align-center"><span><strong>QDe.168</strong></span></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 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 “</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>.&nbsp;</span></p>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:07:19 +0100</pubDate>
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	<title>
		  HSC Insurance Limited
	</title>
	<link>https://www.gfsc.gg/news/hsc-insurance-limited</link>
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			<div class="generic-content field--name-body">
			<p><span>HSC Insurance Limited (in liquidation) is no longer licensed by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission to underwrite insurance business.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p>
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	]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:09:43 +0100</pubDate>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">node/14418</guid>
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	<title>
		  Sanctions Notice - Russia
	</title>
	<link>https://www.gfsc.gg/news/sanctions-notice-russia-115</link>
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			<p class="text-align-justify"><span>Please be advised that the following entry has been revoked from the UK Sanctions List and is no longer subject to shipping sanctions:</span></p><table><tbody><tr><td><p class="text-align-justify"><span><strong>Name:</strong></span></p></td><td><p class="text-align-justify"><span><strong>IMO Number</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>ASTRA</span></p></td><td><p class="text-align-justify"><span>IMO 9273387</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%252FRUS3003%252FShip%253Futm_content%3D%2526utm_medium%3Demail%2526utm_name%3D%2526utm_source%3Dgovdelivery%2F1%2F010101a0c40e0a00-3c3e7e5e-499f-42e0-a4f6-5f1c74784859-000000%2FaQIiHs24onNktUHQkVlGAfqQ_hUykHpGcvZHAwO1t-Q%3D452&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cclaire.wynn%40gov.gg%7Cdd6c10e6b0c0447f7f5c08df17e05d4f%7C59f658492a804d95836d308e90847123%7C0%7C0%7C639255924567810943%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=tWAdKTIy1cB%2FM8BOQ7xJHyyGaNMnhzHRZsBQqjqpLNw%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank"><span>RUS3003</span></a></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="text-align-justify"><span>The UK Sanctions List has been updated and&nbsp;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>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>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:42:51 +0100</pubDate>
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		  Guernsey opens the door to greater digital finance opportunities
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			<p><span>The Guernsey Financial Services Commission has taken a significant step towards expanding digital finance opportunities in the Bailiwick by making changes that will allow firms to develop new services for a wider range of customers.</span></p><p><a href="https://www.gfsc.gg/sites/default/files/media/helix-file/The%20Lending%2C%20Credit%20and%20Finance%20%28Amendment%29%20Rules%2C%202026.pdf"><span>The Lending, Credit and Finance (Amendment) Rules, 2026</span></a><span>, form part of the Commission’s </span><a href="/dfi" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="672ab959-2b3a-4efe-aff3-4f587d01f4ee" data-entity-substitution="canonical"><span>Digital Finance Initiative</span></a><span>, which is designed to support innovation and help position Guernsey as a trusted, agile and forward-thinking jurisdiction for digital financial services. The Rules were made on 9 September 2026 and will come into effect on 1 October 2026.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span>The amendments remove the rule requiring a firm already licensed by the Commission to hold a separate virtual asset service provider licence in every case where it wishes to undertake virtual asset activity. By reducing unnecessary duplication, the changes will support innovation, lower barriers to entry and create greater flexibility for firms looking to establish or expand digital finance operations in Guernsey.</span></p><p><span>The changes remove the blanket restriction that prevented virtual asset service providers from offering services to retail customers. This means that firms licensed and regulated by the Commission should be able to better meet the growing demand for digital finance services.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span>The Commission has also removed a separate environmental reporting requirement applying specifically to virtual asset service providers. This requirement was developed when blockchain technology was more closely associated with energy-intensive models and before the move towards a more flexible approach to sustainability reporting. Its removal brings the treatment of virtual asset businesses into line with firms operating under the Commission’s other regulatory laws and with developing international practice.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span>William Mason, Director General, said:</span></p><p><span>“Digital finance offers real opportunities for Guernsey’s finance sector. Our improved regulations put those opportunities within reach by removing barriers that are no longer necessary and giving well-regulated firms greater freedom to develop services that meet the changing needs of the markets they serve or aspire to serve. These revisions are one element of a wider programme of work continuing through the Digital Finance Initiative. The Commission has also published guidance on tokenisation and is progressing work in areas including stablecoins, digital custody and the use of technology to enhance anti-financial crime compliance. Taken together, these measures should provide businesses with a supportive framework for innovation and support technological growth in Guernsey.”</span></p>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:23:44 +0100</pubDate>
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		  Investment Statistics Summary Second Quarter 2026
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			<p class="text-align-justify"><span><strong>Guernsey&nbsp;Funds &nbsp;</strong></span></p><p class="text-align-justify"><span>The total net asset value of&nbsp;Guernsey funds at the end of the quarter was £270.0 billion, a decrease over the quarter of £2.6 billion (-0.9%). Over the past year, total net asset values have decreased by just under £0.9 billion (-0.3%).&nbsp;</span></p><p class="text-align-justify"><span><strong>Closed-ended Funds</strong></span></p><p class="text-align-justify"><span>Within these totals, Guernsey closed-ended funds decreased&nbsp;over the quarter by £4.8 billion (-2.1%) to £224.2 billion.&nbsp;&nbsp;This represents a decrease of £2.4 billion (-1.0%) in the past year.</span></p><p class="text-align-justify"><span><strong>Open-ended Funds &nbsp;</strong></span></p><p class="text-align-justify"><span>The Guernsey-domiciled open-ended sector increased over the quarter by £2.2 billion (+5.1%) to £45.8 billion.&nbsp;&nbsp;This represents an increase of just over £1.5 billion (+3.5%) in the past year.</span></p><p class="text-align-justify"><span><strong>Guernsey Sustainable Funds</strong></span></p><p class="text-align-justify"><span>Within these totals for Guernsey funds, Guernsey Sustainable Funds held a total net asset value of £4.3 billion at the end of the quarter.</span></p><p>The statistics are available <a href="https://www.gfsc.gg/industry-sectors/investment/statistics">here.</a></p><p>Enquiries to: Andrew Dempster, Deputy Director, Investment, Fiduciary and Pension Division</p><p>Tel: (01481) 712706<span>&nbsp; </span>International Dialling Code: +44 1481<span>&nbsp; </span>Email: adempster@gfsc.gg</p>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:30:46 +0100</pubDate>
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		  One year on: Digital Finance Initiative turns engagement into action
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			<p><span>The Guernsey Financial Services Commission is marking the first anniversary of its </span><a href="/dfi" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="672ab959-2b3a-4efe-aff3-4f587d01f4ee" data-entity-substitution="canonical"><span>Digital Finance Initiative</span></a><span>, which has supported a programme of engagement,&nbsp;consultation and implementation&nbsp;designed to position the Bailiwick as a trusted jurisdiction for digital finance businesses.</span></p><p><span>Launched on 11 September 2025, the Initiative was established to encourage digital financial innovation in the Bailiwick, covering areas including digital assets, tokenisation, stablecoins and the use of technology across financial services.</span></p><p><span>Over the past year, the Commission has moved from consultation and engagement to make a series of changes and proposals designed to make regulatory expectations clear, provide practical routes to market and enable well-governed businesses to develop innovative propositions in the Bailiwick.</span></p><p><span>A significant part of that work was the Commission’s </span><a href="/news/supporting-growth-digital-finance" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="86e52eac-fd02-4446-9c99-888d6a4eaafb" data-entity-substitution="canonical"><span>Supporting Growth with Digital Finance </span></a><span>consultation, launched in December 2025. It sought views on how the Bailiwick’s regulatory framework could support digital finance while maintaining standards.</span></p><p><span>The consultation generated strong and constructive engagement from industry. Respondents highlighted the strengths of the Commission’s technology-neutral framework, risk-based regulatory approach and established anti-financial crime regime, while identifying areas where greater clarity and targeted changes could make it easier for well-governed businesses to offer new products and services.</span></p><p><span>Over the first year of the DFI, the Commission has made a number of changes to improve the Bailiwick’s regime.</span></p><p><span lang="EN-US"><strong>Making the route to market clearer</strong></span></p><p><span>The July 2026 package on tokenisation included practical proposals to reduce complexity and clarify expectations.</span></p><p><span>These included:</span></p><ul><li><span>guidance supporting the tokenisation of investments and other assets</span></li><li><span>permitting the use of public blockchains for fund tokenisation</span></li><li><span>clarification of the treatment of tokenised securities</span></li><li><span>removing rules that prevent VASP licensees from providing services to retail customers</span></li><li><span>removing additional environmental reporting obligations</span></li><li><span>clarification that tokenised insurance-linked securities do not require separate VASP licensing and</span></li><li><span>support for the responsible adoption of emerging technologies, including smart contracts.</span></li></ul><p><span>In May 2026, as part of the DFI, the Commission issued an update to its Financial Crime Handbook to further support the use of technology to combat financial crime. These changes reflect the Commission’s intention to help firms make confident, responsible use of technology to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of their anti‑financial crime controls. The amendments were aimed at removing uncertainty and to encourage innovation and investment in appropriate solutions which have the potential to both enhance efficiency and outcomes.</span></p><p><span lang="EN-US"><strong>Engaging early with innovation</strong></span></p><p><span>The Commission has continued to develop its Innovation Sandbox and Concierge, providing firms developing novel products, services and business models with a structured way to engage with the regulator at an early stage.</span></p><p><span>Updated information and frequently asked questions were published in April 2026, and in August 2026 the Commission licensed a further participant through its Innovation Sandbox, marking another milestone in the development of the initiative.</span></p><p><span>The Commission's Concierge offer has also been strengthened through the appointment of Peter Deacon as Guernsey’s first Finance Sector Concierge. The role provides an additional route for businesses considering Guernsey to understand the finance sector, connect with relevant public and private sector expertise and explore opportunities for growth.</span></p><p><span lang="EN-US"><strong>Looking ahead: stablecoins and beyond</strong></span></p><p><span>The DFI has also provided a forum for industry engagement through the Digital Forum, including roundtable discussions on stablecoins.</span></p><p><span>The Commission is now progressing work on a regulatory framework for stablecoins, with feedback and rules expected by the end of the year.</span></p><p><span>This next phase reflects the Commission’s approach to digital finance: engage early, understand the risks, provide clarity and adapt the regulatory framework where appropriate – without compromising standards.</span></p><p><span>Alice Joy, Director of External Affairs, said: “The first year of the Digital Finance Initiative has been about turning engagement into practical progress. We have listened to industry, improved the information available to firms and made targeted changes where greater clarity or flexibility can support responsible innovation.</span></p><p><span>“Being open to innovation does not mean lowering standards. It means making sure that regulation is clear, practical and capable of keeping pace with new technology. That is the balance Guernsey needs: open to serious innovation, clear about expectations and focused on maintaining trust.”</span></p><p><span>William Mason, Director General of the Commission, said: “Over the past year, the Digital Finance Initiative has demonstrated that a well-regulated international finance centre can support innovation in a practical and&nbsp;measured way.</span></p><p><span>“The overwhelming feedback we have is that innovative digital businesses do not want to operate in a lawless zone but rather want sensible and pragmatic regulations to create a framework around which they can confidently build advanced new ways to provide services to their customers.</span></p><p><span>“The work completed over the past year gives Guernsey a stronger platform on which to build the next generation of digital finance.</span></p><p><span>“The Commission will continue to work with its partners in government and industry to improve the legal and regulatory framework for digital finance, including its stablecoin policy work and opportunities to use technology more effectively to combat financial crime, while reducing costly administrative paperwork.”</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p>
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