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Please be advised that the following person, previously designated under the Global Anti-Corruption Sanctions Regulations 2021 (the UK regulations) , has been removed from the consolidated list and is no longer subject to an asset freeze : Slobodan TESIC (Group ID: 15660) The consolidated list has been updated and can be found here . The UK regulations are given effect within the Bailiwick under...

The Commission is committed to using technology and supporting the use of technology by industry that improves efficiency and effectiveness. As part of this commitment, its Technology Innovation Unit has been exploring newer technologies such as generative AI with the aim of optimising operational effectiveness and efficiency. This has included taking the 68-page 2024 Annual Report and Financial...

Please be advised that the following persons/entities: Olech TKACZ (Group ID: 16963) Vladimir Grigoryevich PRISTOUPA (Group ID: 16964) Yuriy Anatolyevich KARASEV (Group ID: 16966) Igor Yurievich KARASEV (Group ID: 16967) THE MAIN DIRECTORATE OF DEEP-SEA RESEARCH OF THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION (Group ID: 16965) METALLURG LLC (Group ID: 16968) JSC ATLAS (Group ID: 16969)...

Please be advised that the following ships have been specified under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (the UK regulations): ASTORIA (IMO 9166314) (Unique ID: RUS2728 ) CHENG HE (IMO 9304629) (Unique ID: RUS2729 ) EVITA (IMO 9408530) (Unique ID: RUS2740 ) GOGLAND (IMO 9430210) (Unique ID: RUS2730 ) JAZZ I (IMO 9337327) (Unique ID: RUS2731 ) KALUGA (IMO 9585924) (Unique ID: RUS2756...

The Commission has today issued a banking licence to Aston (Guernsey) Limited (“Aston”). Whilst Aston is in its current start-up phase, and until it has satisfied a number of prerequisites outlined by the Commission, it will not be able to accept deposits. Aston (Guernsey) Limited will be known as Bank Aston.

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. Itamar BEN-GVIR (UNIQUE ID: GHR0163 ) Bezalel Yoel SMOTRICH (UNIQUE ID: G HR0164 ) The persons/entities referred to above appear on the consolidated list, which can be...

Please be advised that the Security Council Committee pursuant to Resolution 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida  have removed the following entry from its sanctions list: HAJJAJ BIN FAHD AL AJMI ( QDi.328) The assets freeze, travel ban and arms embargo set out in paragraph 1 of Security Council resolution 2734 (2024) and adopted under Chapter VII of the...

The Guernsey Financial Services Commission has today published its 2024 Annual Report and Financial Statements. In the report, the Commission discusses: its preparations for, and the positive outcome of, the Bailiwick’s MONEYVAL inspection and what this means for supervision; its continued development of digital technology to enhance performance and streamline processes for industry, including its...

Following consultation with industry earlier this year, the Guernsey Financial Services Commission is announcing updates to the Prospectus Rules. The updated Prospectus Rules, 2025, which will come into effect on 1 July 2025, aim to provide enhanced clarity and to standardise some requirements to ensure that the Bailiwick’s investment and funds proposition is as accessible and as simple to use as...