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The Commission welcomes NAIC announcement of Guernsey’s application for Qualified Jurisdiction status

14th August 2026
The Guernsey Financial Services Commission welcomes the announcement by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners of the Bailiwick’s application for Qualified Jurisdiction status. We made this application in July with the support of the Guernsey International Insurance Association and the States of Guernsey. We believe that the skills and capacity of insurers in Guernsey could help US...

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

14th August 2026
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 ha s enacted amendments in relation to the following entries on its ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List of individuals and entities subject to the assets freeze, travel ban and arms embargo set out in paragraph 1 of Security Council...

Commission enhances website to improve access to information

14th August 2026
The Guernsey Financial Services Commission is introducing a series of enhancements to its website to help users more easily identify and access information. The Commission recognises the opportunities presented by AI and other emerging technologies, both within its own operations and across the financial services sector. As AI-powered search and summarisation tools become increasingly commonplace...

Decision of the European Court of Human Rights

13th August 2026
The Guernsey Financial Services Commission notes the decision of the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg, an international court of the Council of Europe which interprets the European Convention on Human Rights, to declare Application no. 11822/25 regarding the case of Domaille and Hannis v the United Kingdom inadmissible.This application related to a long running enforcement matter...

Notice of application for administration management order

13th August 2026
Ceiba Investments Limited (“the Company”) Registration No. 30083 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to section 82(5)(b) of the Financial Services Business (Enforcement Powers) (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2020 that at 10:00am on Tuesday 18 August 2026 an application will be made to the Royal Court for an administration management order in relation to the Company.

Sanctions Notice - Russia (Ships)

6th August 2026
Please be advised that the following ships have been specified under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (the UK regulations): IMO 9333591 ("ARCTIC EXPRESS") (Unique ID: RUS3702) IMO 9326811 ("PERSEAS") (Unique ID: RUS3715) IMO 9470131 ("TORVIAN") (Unique ID: RUS3716) IMO 9402263 ("ASTERAS") (Unique ID: RUS3717) IMO 9378864 ("VISUND") (Unique ID: RUS3718) IMO 9346885 ("ZENTURO")...

Sanctions Notice - Russia

6th August 2026
Please be advised that the following individual: Aleksander Aleksandrovich ZHDANOV (Unique ID: RUS3708) has been designated under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (the UK regulations) and is now subject to an Asset freeze, Travel Ban, Trust Services Sanctions, and Director Disqualification Sanction. Please be advised that the following entities: NORTHERN ENGINEERING LIMITED...

Commission licenses further Innovation Sandbox participant

6th August 2026 innovation sandbox image of leopard
The Guernsey Financial Services Commission has licensed a further participant through its Innovation Sandbox, marking another milestone in the development of the initiative. The Innovation Sandbox was established to provide an environment in which businesses can develop and test innovative products, services and business models while engaging closely with the Commission. It forms part of our...

Guernsey appoints its first Finance Sector Concierge to support business growth

5th August 2026
The Guernsey Financial Services Commission has welcomed the appointment of the Bailiwick’s first Finance Sector Concierge. Business leader Peter Deacon, a former vice president at J.P. Morgan in Hong Kong, who has long-term personal and business connections with the Bailiwick, started in the role on 1 August. The position was created following a recommendation in Guernsey’s Finance Sector Growth...