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Please be advised that 8 individuals and 5 entities have been designated under the Iran (Sanctions) (Human Rights) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (the UK regulations). Details of the individuals and entities are available here: Notice_Iran_Human Rights_ The UK regulations are given effect within the Bailiwick under the Sanctions (Implementation of UK Regimes) (Bailiwick of Guernsey) (Brexit)...

Please be advised that LEV ARONOVICH KHASIS has been removed from the list of persons who are designated under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (the UK regulations) and is no longer subject to an asset freeze. 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...

Please be advised that SINS AVIA TRADING HOUSE LLC has been removed from the list of persons who are designated under the Myanmar (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2021 (the UK regulations) and is no longer subject to an asset freeze. The UK regulations are given effect within the Bailiwick under the Sanctions (Implementation of UK Regimes) (Bailiwick of Guernsey) (Brexit) Regulations, 2020 that...

On 28 June 2023, the Commission hosted a conference jointly with Guernsey Finance – AI & Finance in Guernsey: The Power and the Implications. Attendees heard how Guernsey's nimbleness, robust legal framework and approach to regulation could enable the Island's financial services Industry to benefit from the opportunities posed by the rise of Artificial Intelligence. The Commission is pleased to be...

Please be advised that the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (the UK regulations) have been amended by the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No.3) Regulations 2023 (the Amending regulations). 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...

Guernsey Funds The total net asset value of Guernsey funds at the end of the quarter was £288.7 billion, a decrease over the quarter of £3.0 billion (-1.0%). Over the past year, total net asset values have decreased by £20.9 billon (-6.8%). Open-ended Schemes Within these totals, Guernsey domiciled open-ended funds decreased over the quarter by £0.8 billion (-1.5%) to £50.0 billion. This...

Following feedback from industry, the Commission has amended the Notice of Disapplication of Licensing Requirement, issued under section 40 of the Lending, Credit and Finance Law, which sets out a number of class exemptions from licensing. Three of the changes were made to clarify the disapplications in respect of lending secured against property which is outside the Bailiwick, lending by...

Please be advised that the following individuals Ali Mahmoud Abbas Abdel Karim Mahmoud have been added to the list of persons who are designated under the Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (the UK regulations). The UK regulations are given effect within the Bailiwick under the Sanctions (Implementation of UK Regimes) (Bailiwick of Guernsey) (Brexit) Regulations, 2020 as amended that...