We are expecting the next Moneyval assessment in 2023.

Under Guernsey Financial Services Commission's (GFSC) revised Handbook on Countering Financial Crime and Terrorist Financing (the Handbook), which took effect on 31 March 2019.

In December 2022, the Guernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC) published their new thematic review of Business Risk Assessments (BRAs).

Guernsey and Jersey are not part of the EU or the European Economic Area (EEA), but they are currently part of the EU Customs Union in accordance with Protocol 3 to the Act of Accession

In this article, we look at the shifting immigration landscape following the Withdrawal Agreement and what Guernsey employers can do to protect their workforce during and after the transition period.

Amendments to the Disclosure (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2007 were approved unanimously by the States of Deliberation on 5 July 2023.

On 12 March 2019, the Guernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC) published the final version of the revised Handbook on Countering Financial Crime and Terrorist Financing (the Handbook).

The background of the matter concerned a request by the principal beneficiary of a discretionary trust, to terminate the trust.

Guernsey's financial services regulator has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the UK's Financial Conduct Authority to ensure market access for Guernsey investment funds into the UK after Brexit.

The Forfeiture of Assets in Civil Proceedings (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2023 (the New Law) comes into force today (26 April 2024).

Jersey has become a thriving base for film financing, a trend which look set to grow over the coming months. Studios are financing through the UK in greater numbers and many are choosing to use Jersey limited partnerships within their structures to maximise their UK tax reliefs. This has provided a consistent and profitable source of work for many local corporate service providers, banks and their legal advisers.

The deadline for applications for the EU Settlement Scheme is 30 June 2021. Below, Elaine Gray and Huw Thomas outline the scheme and address the concerns for Guernsey and Jersey employers in relation to its deadline.

Guernsey, Jersey and the Isle of Man have published a joint commitment to increase transparency and accessibility to information held on their registers of beneficial ownership.

This year has been one of change, and by its close more than 40% of the global population, which contributes to more than 50% of the global gross domestic product...

In a recent high profile case, the Christian owner of "The Swiss Bed and Breakfast" failed to successfully appeal the decision of Slough County Court that the claimants were discriminated against on the grounds of sexual orientation.

In Bull v Hall & Preddy, the Supreme Court was asked to consider whether it was lawful for Mr & Mrs Bull, devout Christian hotel-keepers, to refuse a double-bedded room to a same sex couple, Mr Hall & Mr Preddy.

The use of Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) building contracts has become commonplace in Guernsey with most building contractors on island now using JCT standard forms, particularly for high value...

It's crucial for local businesses to be well-prepared. This assessment will evaluate Guernsey's compliance with international standards for anti-money laundering, countering the financing of terrorism...

The islands were however part of the EU Customs Union in accordance with Protocol 3 to the Act of Accession to the European Economic Community of 1972.

It is well known that Guernsey is facing significant housing pressures, with the shortage of houses and housing affordability being long-term issues.