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GFSC News
Consultation Paper on Cyber Security Rules and Guidance
The Commission has issued today a Consultation Paper seeking views from interested parties on proposed Cyber Security Rules and an accompanying Guidance Note for all
Panel of Senior Decision Makers
The Commission has announced a further appointment to the Panel of Senior Decision Makers (SDMs) which the Commission has established for the purpose of considering
Consultation Paper on Guidance for Custodians of Open-ended Collective Investment Schemes with Indirectly Held Assets
The Commission has issued a Consultation Paper seeking views from interested parties on a proposed Guidance Note for Custodians of open-ended collective investment schemes made
MONEYVAL Report
MONEYVAL has released a report titled: “Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing trends in MONEYVAL jurisdictions during the COVID-19 crisis” The report is based upon input
National Risk Assessment Workshops
Following the presentations on the National Risk Assessment (“NRA”) in February, the Commission will be running a series of interactive workshops to assist firms in
Mrs Deborah Anne Ellis
On the 20 August 2020 the Commission imposed a discretionary financial penalty of £14,000 on Deborah Anne Ellis and prohibited her from holding the position
Aspida News
Building Business Resilience
COVID-19 has caught a lot of companies out. As the immediate impact of the health crisis recedes, examples of fundamental and structural devastation in
many businesses are starting to emerge. But how much of
that is due to a lack of sound foundations and planning –
especially around business resilience?
Aspida Group Marches Forward
Having made a conscious decision to continue recruiting whilst operating the whole business remotely, Aspida Group has been delighted to make five key appointments to its growing Guernsey team.
New Fast Track Application Regime for Managers of Overseas Collective Investment Schemes
The GFSC have just published details of a new fast track regime specifically for managers of overseas collective schemes.
Are you ready for the regulator?
Guernsey is an excellent jurisdiction for financial services businesses. One of the reasons Guernsey is an excellent jurisdiction is because it is well regulated.
Aspida kicks off a new series of webinars
Across May and June join us for a new series of interactive webinars focused on hot topics in financial services. No surprise, we’ll be kicking off with themes surrounding the hottest topic of all – the impact of COVID-19 and what we can learn from this unprecedented crisis. We’re keen to provide webinars, and wider advisory resources, on topics of interest (or concern) to clients so please let us know your thoughts.
COVID-19 Announcement 26 March 20
Further to our previous announcement we wish to update you in relation to the circumstances in Guernsey and Malta and our approach at the current time.
GFSC News
Consultation Paper on Cyber Security Rules and Guidance
The Commission has issued today a Consultation Paper seeking views from interested parties on proposed Cyber Security Rules and an accompanying Guidance Note for all
Panel of Senior Decision Makers
The Commission has announced a further appointment to the Panel of Senior Decision Makers (SDMs) which the Commission has established for the purpose of considering
Consultation Paper on Guidance for Custodians of Open-ended Collective Investment Schemes with Indirectly Held Assets
The Commission has issued a Consultation Paper seeking views from interested parties on a proposed Guidance Note for Custodians of open-ended collective investment schemes made
MONEYVAL Report
MONEYVAL has released a report titled: “Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing trends in MONEYVAL jurisdictions during the COVID-19 crisis” The report is based upon input
National Risk Assessment Workshops
Following the presentations on the National Risk Assessment (“NRA”) in February, the Commission will be running a series of interactive workshops to assist firms in
Mrs Deborah Anne Ellis
On the 20 August 2020 the Commission imposed a discretionary financial penalty of £14,000 on Deborah Anne Ellis and prohibited her from holding the position
Aspida News
Impact investing webinar
Broadcast Thursday 17 September 2020 This Aspida webinar discusses the continued evolution of impact investing, impact monitoring and the role Guernsey can play in its
Building Business Resilience
COVID-19 has caught a lot of companies out. As the immediate impact of the health crisis recedes, examples of fundamental and structural devastation in
many businesses are starting to emerge. But how much of
that is due to a lack of sound foundations and planning –
especially around business resilience?
Economic Substance – impact on Guernsey investment managers
Thursday, 9th July 11am – 12.00pm
Guernsey has implemented new tax legislation to meet the EU economic substance requirements in the form of “The Income Tax (Substance Requirements) (Implementation) Regulations, 2018” (Substance Regulations), which came into force on 1 January 2019.
Guernsey – a safe harbour for your wealth?
Thursday 2 July 2020, 11am – 12pm GMT
After the COVID-19 outbreak, and the accompanying damage to the global economy, there are already predictions that harsher tax regimes will be introduced to help plug fiscal holes caused by the crisis (see article from FT Adviser below).
Aspida Group Marches Forward
Having made a conscious decision to continue recruiting whilst operating the whole business remotely, Aspida Group has been delighted to make five key appointments to its growing Guernsey team.
New Fast Track Application Regime for Managers of Overseas Collective Investment Schemes
The GFSC have just published details of a new fast track regime specifically for managers of overseas collective schemes.
