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Please be advised that, following Russia’s invasion of the Ukraine, further sanctions measures are expected to be introduced in addition to the designations already made this week. In addition to new measures being introduced by the UK, all of which are automatically applicable within the Bailiwick, amendments to previous listings have been and may continue to be issued. All businesses are...

Please be advised that five natural persons and six legal entities have been designated under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (the UK regulations); these 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...

The Commission is monitoring the situation and has been, through its 2021 thematic work on sanctions screening and other interactions, encouraging firms to prioritise their sanctions monitoring and assessment of sanctions risks. The Commission requests that all firms check whether they maintain any accounts or otherwise have any kind of relationship with the persons referred to in sanctions...

Please be advised that three natural persons and five legal entities have been designated under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (the UK regulations); these 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...

Please be advised that Ali Mohamed Rage has been designated under the Somalia (Sanctions) Regulations 2021 (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 that have been made under the Sanctions (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2018 (the Sanctions Law). MEASURES WHICH...

This sanctions notice is issued to advise industry about the effect of recent changes to the UK's financial sanctions regime regarding Russia. The UK changes amend the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (the UK regulations). Their effect is to widen the criteria for designation under the UK regulations so that the criteria now include persons who have been involved in obtaining a...

The Commission has today issued its report on the thematic review of reinsurance and other forms of risk transfer by licensed insurers. The review was undertaken during the latter part of 2021. A copy of the thematic review can be found by clicking here . Broadly, the thematic review uncovered a number of areas of good practice, for example where some firms have high quality reinsurance contracts...

The Guernsey Financial Services Commission has issued today a consultation paper (“CP”) on Bailiwick Mind and Management in relation to the Fiduciary and Investment sectors. The CP sets out proposals to issue guidance under the Fiduciaries Law 1 and the PoI Law 2 to clarify that maintenance of local mind and management is a relevant factor in the Commission’s assessment of the prudent conduct of...

The Commission has elected Baroness Couttie as its Vice-Chairman. Philippa has held leadership roles over the past 30 years in both financial services and politics. She founded, built up and successfully sold two businesses as well as being the Chief Executive of a subsidiary of a publicly quoted company, a director of Citigroup and Leader of Westminster City Council. She sits in the House of...