The purpose of this Discussion Paper is to seek feedback from all interested parties on potential proposals to amend aspects of some of the Bailiwick’s supervisory and regulatory laws.
Please note that this survey is an abridged version of the full Discussion Paper, a copy of which may be...More
During October and November 2016, the Commission consulted on proposals to amend the framework underlying the Insurance Business (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law 20002 with the making of rules for Special Purpose Insurers and a related, minor amendmetns to the Insurance Business (Solvency) Rules 2015. ...More
In October 2016, as a result of a request from the States of Guernsey, the Commission published a discussion paper on the supervision and regulation of pension schemes and providers. The discussion paper outlined a suggestion to revise and modernise the Bailiwick's regulatory and supervisory...More
In November 2016, the Guernsey Financial Services Commission consulted on proposals to amend the minimum regulatory liquidity requirements that apply to licensed deposit takers that are incorporated in Guernsey.
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The Policy and Resources Committee of the States of Guernsey ("P&R") and the Guernsey Financial Services Commission ("the Commission") are consulting simultaneously on revisions to the Proceeds of Crime legal and regulatory framework. The revisions bring the Bailiwick’s AML/CFT framework into...More
Bailiwick residents are not immune from an over reliance on credit following the prolonged low interest rate environment or unaffected by unscrupulous lending. The Bailiwick shares potential lending hot spots, which have been publicised in the UK; for example a lack of understanding of the...More
On 30 October 2015, the States of Deliberation approved the Policy Letter submitted by the Policy Council on the Revision of the Financial Supervisory and Regulatory Laws. Representatives of the States of Alderney and the Chief Pleas of Sark had previously indicated their support for the...More
On 30 October 2015, the States of Deliberation approved the Policy Letter submitted by the Policy Council on the Revision of the Financial Supervisory and Regulatory Laws. Representatives of the States of Alderney and the Chief Pleas of Sark had previously indicated their support for the...More
On 30 October 2015, the States of Deliberation approved the Policy Letter submitted by the Policy Council on the Revision of the Financial Supervisory and Regulatory Laws. Representatives of the States of Alderney and the Chief Pleas of Sark had previously indicated their support for the...More
On 30 October 2015, the States of Deliberation approved the Policy Letter submitted by the Policy Council on the Revision of the Financial Supervisory and Regulatory Laws. Representatives of the States of Alderney and the Chief Pleas of Sark had previously indicated their support for the...More
The consultation made proposals in respect of the Rules and Guidance applicable to insurers licensed under the Insurance Business (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2002.
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Climate change represents an urgent and potentially irreversible threat to human societies and the environment. It is recognised as a common concern for governments around the world and, as such, there is a global agenda to reduce the harm being done to our planet. In accordance with...More
The consultation made proposals in respect of the Regulations applicable to Insurance Managers and Insurance Intermediaries licensed under the Insurance Managers and Insurance Intermediaries (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2002.
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This survey is seeking feedback from members of the public on their experiences in purchasing insurance products and when making claims on their insurance.
It is hoped that responses will identify common trends, which will be explored by the Commission in a thematic review of Guernsey...More
On 30 October 2015, the States of Deliberation approved the Policy Letter submitted by the Policy Council on the Revision of the Financial Supervisory and Regulatory Laws. Representatives of the States of Alderney and the Chief Pleas of Sark had previously indicated their support for the...More
This paper considers how the Bailiwick might become a supportive jurisdiction for green insurance.
The paper has adopted a wider scope than is usual in a Discussion Paper as it covers not just regulatory changes but also wider sectoral issues relevant to the local insurance...More
Introduction
Purpose of the Discussion Paper
The Commission seeks to regulate and supervise financial services in the Bailiwick of Guernsey, with integrity, proportionality and professional excellence, and in so doing help to uphold the international reputation of the Bailiwick of...More
Introduction
Purpose of the Consultation Paper
The Commission seeks to regulate and supervise financial services in the Bailiwick of Guernsey, with integrity, proportionality and professional excellence, and in so doing help to uphold the international reputation of the Bailiwick of...More
Introduction
Purpose of the Consultation Paper
The Commission seeks to regulate and supervise financial services in the Bailiwick of Guernsey, with integrity, proportionality and professional excellence, and in so doing help to uphold the international reputation of the Bailiwick of...More
Introduction
The Commission seeks to regulate and supervise financial services in the Bailiwick of Guernsey, with integrity, proportionality and professional excellence, and in so doing help to uphold the international reputation of the Bailiwick of Guernsey as a finance...More
Introduction
Purpose of the Discussion Paper
The Projets de Loi for the Regulation of Fiduciaries, Administration Businesses and Company Directors, etc (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2020 (“the 2020 Fiduciaries Law”) and the Protection of Investors (Bailiwick...More
Introduction
Purpose of the Discussion Paper
The Projet de Loi for the Regulation of Fiduciaries, Administration Businesses and Company Directors, etc (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2020 (“the 2020 Fiduciaries Law”) was approved by the States of Deliberation on...More
Purpose of the Consultation Paper
The Commission seeks to regulate and supervise financial services in the Bailiwick of Guernsey, with integrity, proportionality and professional excellence, and in so doing help to uphold the international reputation of the Bailiwick of Guernsey as a...More
Introduction
Purpose of the Consultation Paper
The Commission seeks to regulate and supervise financial services in the Bailiwick of Guernsey, with integrity, proportionality and professional excellence, and in so doing help to uphold the international reputation of the Bailiwick of...More
The purpose of this Consultation Paper is to elicit feedback on the scope, structure and design of a "Green Discount" for life insurer capital requirements.
The Commission is proposing to amend the Insurance Business (Solvency) Rules, 2015 to introduce a Green Discount. The Green Discount...More
Purpose of the Consultation
The Commission seeks to regulate and supervise financial services in the Bailiwick of Guernsey, with integrity, proportionality and professional excellence, and in so doing help to uphold the international reputation of the Bailiwick of Guernsey as a finance...More
Background
In July 2020 the Guernsey Financial Services Commission published a Fund Growth Omnibus Discussion Paper [1] (the “Discussion Paper”) seeking feedback on proposals in relation to the Private Investment Fund Rules 2016 (the “PIF Rules”) [2] . The...More
The Spring Green Consultation Paper proposes an addition to the Finance Sector Code of Corporate Governance, to take specific account of climate change considerations; and two minor modifications to the Guernsey Green Fund Rules.
The consultation paper, Finance Sector Code of Corporate...More
The purpose of this Consultation Paper is to seek feedback from stakeholders and interested parties on the issues contained in the paper and the proposed revisions to the relevant rules and guidance issued under the Banking Supervision (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2020 (“The Law”), which...More
Background
Under the current legal framework, some entities and activities which are closely related to a fund structure or a controlled investment fall within the scope of the Regulation of Fiduciaries, Administration Businesses and Company Directors, etc (Bailiwick...More