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Sanctions Notice - ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida

17th October 2025
Please be advised that the Security Council Committee pursuant to Resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida have amended the details of the following individual subject to the assets freeze, travel ban and arms embargo set out in paragraph 1 of Security Council resolution 2734 (2024): Ahmad Hussain AL-SHARAA (previously listed as Abu Mohammed AL...

Sanctions Notice - Russia

16th October 2025
Please be advised that details in respect of the following individual, who has been designated under The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 , have been amended: German Valentinovich BELOUS (Group ID: 14797) The above individual is still subject to an asset freeze. The individuals/entities referred to above appear on the UK sanctions list, which can be found here . The UK regulations are...

Sanctions Notice - UK Sanctions List

16th October 2025
Please be advised that , as of the 28 th of January 2026, OFSI’s Consolidated List of Asset Freeze Targets will no longer be updated. From this point onwards, the only reliable source for UK sanctions designations will be the UK Sanctions List (UKSL) , published by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. This means that compliance systems that source data from the OFSI Consolidated List...

Sanctions Notice - Russia

15th October 2025
Please be advised that the following individuals/entities have been designated under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (the UK regulations): Name OFSI ID Unique ID ABSOLUT TRADE LLC 17158 RUS3053 MAXCOMM LLC 17159 RUS3054 NPK PROGRESS 17160 RUS3055 IZZITION E-TECHNOLOGY CO LTD 17161 RUS3056 LLC HARTIS DV 17162 RUS3057 LMM ELECTRONICS (FZE) 17164 RUS3059 S-MIKRON ELEKTRONIK ELEKTRIK...

Sanctions Notice - Russia

15th October 2025
Please be advised that the following ships have been specified under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (the UK regulations): Name IMO Number Unique ID AURA MARIS IMO9347308 RUS3097 HITIT IMO9311751 RUS3098 SEA OWL I IMO9321172 RUS3099 AKHTY IMO9435337 RUS3100 LISTIGA IMO9292838 RUS3101 SIRIUS 1 IMO9285847 RUS3102 CLEAN VISION IMO9655456 RUS3103 ORION IMO9131357 RUS3104 KHALASI...

Opening up of the Family PIF

15th October 2025
The Guernsey Financial Services Commission today launches a new limited POI licence, making it easier for fiduciary firms to administer Family Private Investment Funds. This initiative reflects the Commission’s ongoing commitment to reduce regulatory barriers, enable innovation and ensure Guernsey remains a leading jurisdiction for private wealth services. This follows the Commission’s...

2025 Financial Crime Risk Return Reminder

15th October 2025
The Commission wishes to remind all financial services businesses and prescribed businesses that the 2025 Financial Crime Risk Return (“FCRR”) is due for submission by 31 October 2025. Please note that the FCRR is subject to late and inaccurate filing penalties. Firms which are required to complete the FCRR will find it available via the Commission’s Online Submissions Portal . Should you see a...

Sanctions Notice - Global Human Rights

14th October 2025
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 who are subject to an asset freeze. Golden Fortune Resorts World Company Limited (UNIQUE ID: GHR0168 ) Jin Bei Group Company Limited (UNIQUE ID: G HR0169 ) Cambodian Heng Xin Real Estate Company Limited...

Commission Restructuring in 2026

10th October 2025
With effect from January 2026, Dr Jeremy Quick will move from being Director of Banking and Insurance to being the part-time Director of Resolution following the passage of the Bank Resolution (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2025 through the States of Guernsey in the Spring. Jeremy will work to ensure a proper and economical implementation of the legislation over the next three years, ensuring that...