Channel Eye brings you a summary of the regulatory changes across the islands, for the month of January 2026.
- JFSC – Jersey Financial Services Commission
- GFSC – Guernsey Financial Services Commission
- Isle of Man Financial Services Authority
JFSC – Jersey Financial Services Commission
- 29 January 2026 – Industry update: Read our aggregated supervisory risk data
JFSC published annual supervisory risk data reports for the trust company business, investment business, banking, legal and funds sectors. [Read more] - 28 January 2026 – Industry update: UK moves to a single sanctions list
JFSC reminded supervised persons that the UK Sanctions List is now the single source for UK sanctions designations. [Read more] - 28 January 2026 – Industry update: JFSC quarterly update – Q1 2026
JFSC set out its Q1 regulatory forward look, including consultations, examinations, policy work and legislative updates. [Read more] - 26 January 2026 – News: Fraud warning: scam impersonating the JFSC
JFSC warned businesses about scam emails impersonating a JFSC employee and using a fake email domain. [Read more] - 23 January 2026 – News: Fraud warning: impersonation of the Jersey Evening Post
JFSC warned the public about a social media account impersonating the Jersey Evening Post and promoting investment-related activity. [Read more] - 20 January 2026 – Industry update: See our 2026 thematic examination programme
JFSC confirmed its 2026 thematic examinations will focus on customer due diligence exemptions and customer complaints. [Read more] - 16 January 2026 – Industry update: Submit your feedback: Basel III implementation
JFSC launched a Basel III consultation covering market risk, trading book, counterparty credit risk, large exposures, securitisation and capital. [Read more] - 12 January 2026 – Industry update: 2026 regulatory fee collection begins
JFSC began issuing annual regulatory fee invoices and information requests under its 2026 fee notices. [Read more] - 8 January 2026 – Industry update: Submit your 2026 annual confirmation
JFSC reminded companies, foundations and partnerships to file annual confirmation statements by 28 February 2026. [Read more] - 8 January 2026 – Industry update: Basel III prudential roadmap update: feedback and next steps
JFSC published feedback on Basel III proposals covering advanced approaches, systemic importance, the NSFR and leverage ratio. [Read more] - 7 January 2026 – Industry update: Update: AML/CFT/CPF Handbook
JFSC confirmed the issue affecting the consolidated AML/CFT/CPF Handbook had been resolved. [Read more] - 2 January 2026 – Industry update: AML/CFT/CPF Handbook
JFSC advised that the consolidated AML/CFT/CPF Handbook was temporarily showing a future version and would be corrected. [Read more]
GFSC – Guernsey Financial Services Commission
- 29 January 2026 – General: Policy Statement – Use of Artificial Intelligence
GFSC set out its position on AI adoption within the existing principles-based regulatory framework. [Read more] - 28 January 2026 – Financial Crime: Updates to the UK Sanctions List
GFSC reminded licensed and registered firms that the UK Sanctions List is now the only source for UK sanctions designations. [Read more] - 28 January 2026 – Sanctions: Sanctions Notice – Russia
GFSC issued a Russia sanctions notice confirming amended details for LLC RUSNEFTEGAZ GROUP. [Read more] - 28 January 2026 – Sanctions: Sanctions Notice – Syria
GFSC issued a Syria sanctions notice confirming amended details for Houmam JAZAI’IRI. [Read more] - 28 January 2026 – Sanctions: Sanctions Notice – North Korea
GFSC issued a North Korea sanctions notice confirming amended details for Su Gwang KIM. [Read more] - 28 January 2026 – Sanctions: Sanctions Notice – Iran
GFSC issued an Iran sanctions notice confirming amended details for BANK SADERAT IRAN. [Read more] - 26 January 2026 – Enforcement: Judgment in the Court of Appeal
GFSC noted a Court of Appeal judgment relating to the Commission’s Senior Decision Maker decision concerning Mr Hofgren. [Read more] - 20 January 2026 – General: Phishing attempt
GFSC warned firms about a possible phishing attempt using the domain gfsc.gg.cliopost.com. [Read more] - 16 January 2026 – Sanctions: Sanctions Notice – Russia
GFSC issued a Russia sanctions notice confirming amended details for John Michael ORMEROD. [Read more] - 12 January 2026 – Authorisations: Commission reaffirms flexible approach to applications with Innovation Sandbox + Concierge
GFSC reaffirmed its flexible approach to innovation applications through its Innovation Sandbox + Concierge. [Read more] - 8 January 2026 – Sanctions: Sanctions Notice – UK Sanctions List
GFSC reminded firms that the OFSI Consolidated List would stop being updated and the UK Sanctions List would become the reliable source for designations. [Read more]
Isle of Man Financial Services Authority
- 30 January 2026 – Compass Insurance Company Limited (Public Notice)
IOMFSA issued a public notice concerning Compass Insurance Company Limited. [Read more] - 29 January 2026 – Finlaw IOM
IOMFSA issued a notice concerning Finlaw IOM, registered under the Designated Businesses regime. [Read more] - 28 January 2026 – Insurance (Restricted Activities) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 set to come into operation
IOMFSA announced that the Insurance (Restricted Activities) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 had been made and were set to come into operation. [Read more] - 28 January 2026 – Basel III implementation – updated roadmap for liquidity standards
IOMFSA published an updated roadmap for liquidity standards as part of its Basel III implementation work. [Read more] - 21 January 2026 – Sanctions Update – 21st January 2026
IOMFSA issued a sanctions update concerning Russia General Licence IOM/2023/RUS041. [Read more] - 19 January 2026 – Changes aim to protect hard-working volunteers and their charities
IOMFSA highlighted measures being developed with the Department of Home Affairs to support volunteers and charities. [Read more] - 16 January 2026 – Bogus website – Forbes Bank
IOMFSA warned the public about a bogus website using the name Forbes Bank. [Read more] - 15 January 2026 – Sanctions Update – 15th January 2026
IOMFSA issued a sanctions update covering Syria and Russia. [Read more] - 15 January 2026 – Banking Statistical Bulletin
IOMFSA published its latest banking statistical data release for 30 September 2025. [Read more] - 13 January 2026 – Financial inclusion guidance updated
IOMFSA updated guidance to support financial inclusion and access to financial services. [Read more] - 13 January 2026 – Lending Statistical Bulletin
IOMFSA published its latest lending statistical bulletin. [Read more] - 9 January 2026 – Belltower Law Limited
IOMFSA issued a notice concerning Belltower Law Limited, registered under the Designated Businesses regime. [Read more] - 7 January 2026 – Work progressing on National Risk Assessment
IOMFSA said work was progressing on the Isle of Man’s National Risk Assessment alongside partner agencies. [Read more] - 6 January 2026 – January 2026 update from the Financial Services Authority
IOMFSA issued its January stakeholder update, including a look ahead to 2026 and AML/CFT compliance guidance. [Read more] - 5 January 2026 – 2026 will be an important year for the Isle of Man
IOMFSA published a New Year update from Chief Executive Officer Bettina Roth on the importance of 2026 for the Island. [Read more]
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