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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

The Commission will host its next Digital Forum roundtable on Wednesday 22 October at 2pm, focusing on Digital Asset Custody. The event will take place at the Commission’s Regency Court offices and is open to representatives of the Bailiwick’s financial services sector and other stakeholders with expertise or interest in this topic. This session follows previous roundtables on asset tokenisation...