Channel Eye brings you a summary of the regulatory changes across the islands, for the month of February 2026.
- JFSC – Jersey Financial Services Commission
- GFSC – Guernsey Financial Services Commission
- Isle of Man Financial Services Authority
JFSC – Jersey Financial Services Commission
- 25 February 2026 – Industry update: Read our Q4 2025 stakeholder engagement report
JFSC published its Q4 2025 stakeholder engagement report, summarising industry engagement and key themes from the quarter. [Read more] - 24 February 2026 – News: Fraud warning: Online scam misusing local politicians’, media and ITV presenter images
JFSC warned islanders about an online investment scam using local politicians, media branding and an ITV Channel presenter’s image to appear legitimate. [Read more] - 24 February 2026 – Industry update: Read our Q4 2025 Registry Supervision inspection programme feedback
JFSC published Q4 2025 Registry Supervision inspection feedback, highlighting common issues with statutory records and central register information. [Read more] - 16 February 2026 – Industry update: Countries and territories in AML/CFT/CPF Handbook appendices updated – 13 February 2026
JFSC updated AML/CFT/CPF Handbook appendices D1 and D2 following the latest FATF statements. [Read more] - 13 February 2026 – Industry update: Stay safe from romance fraud
JFSC issued guidance warning islanders about romance fraud and the warning signs of online relationship-based scams. [Read more] - 9 February 2026 – Industry update: Submit your 2026 regulatory fee information by Sunday 15 February
JFSC reminded Schedule 2, trust company, investment and general insurance mediation businesses to submit regulatory fee information by 15 February. [Read more] - 9 February 2026 – Industry update: Read our 2025 end of year service report
JFSC published its 2025 end of year service report, covering improvements to registry and regulatory services. [Read more] - 5 February 2026 – Industry update: Watch: monthly update – February 2026
JFSC published its February monthly update, covering recent publications and upcoming regulatory work. [Read more] - 3 February 2026 – Industry update: Submit your data for the Coordinated Portfolio Investment Survey
JFSC asked relevant banking, funds, insurance and special purpose vehicle businesses to submit CPIS data by 7 April 2026. [Read more] - 2 February 2026 – Industry update: Supervisory risk data collection now open
JFSC opened its 2025 supervisory risk data collection, with supervised businesses required to submit data by 30 April 2026. [Read more]
GFSC – Guernsey Financial Services Commission
- 25 February 2026 – General: Finance Sector Strategy 2035
GFSC highlighted the publication of Guernsey’s Finance Sector Strategy 2035, developed with government, industry and Guernsey Finance. [Read more] - 25 February 2026 – Sanctions: Sanctions Notice – Sudan (UN Resolution 1591)
GFSC issued a Sudan sanctions notice following additions to the United Nations sanctions list. [Read more] - 24 February 2026 – Sanctions: Sanctions Notice – Russia (Ship Specification)
GFSC issued a Russia sanctions notice confirming the specification of multiple ships under the UK Russia sanctions regime. [Read more] - 17 February 2026 – Investment: Commission registers Guernsey’s first Natural Capital Fund
GFSC registered Guernsey’s first Natural Capital Fund, marking a milestone for nature-focused sustainable finance. [Read more] - 16 February 2026 – Insurance: Digital Forum to Host Roundtable on Insurance
GFSC announced a Digital Forum roundtable on digital finance in the insurance sector. [Read more] - 13 February 2026 – Sanctions: Sanctions Notice – Russia
GFSC issued a Russia sanctions notice confirming amended details for Saodat NARZIEVA. [Read more] - 11 February 2026 – Sanctions: Sanctions Notice – Russia
GFSC issued a Russia sanctions notice correcting the specification for the ship LUNAR TIDE. [Read more] - 11 February 2026 – Sanctions: Sanctions Notice – Myanmar
GFSC issued a Myanmar sanctions notice correcting the entry for Sky One Construction Company Ltd. [Read more] - 9 February 2026 – Sanctions: Sanctions Notice – Russia
GFSC issued a Russia sanctions notice confirming Alexey Valeryevich PANFEROV had been removed from the UK Russia financial sanctions regime. [Read more] - 9 February 2026 – Sanctions: Sanctions Notice – Russia
GFSC issued a Russia sanctions notice confirming amended details for BY INOVASYON TEKNOLOJI SANAYI VE TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI. [Read more] - 5 February 2026 – Sanctions: Sanctions Notice – Sudan
GFSC issued a Sudan sanctions notice confirming the designation of several individuals under the UK sanctions regime. [Read more] - 3 February 2026 – Sanctions: Sanctions Notice – Iran
GFSC issued an Iran sanctions notice confirming designations under the Iran sanctions regime. [Read more] - 2 February 2026 – General: Digital Forum to explore opportunities in digital finance
GFSC announced a Digital Forum panel discussion on unlocking digital finance following its consultation on supporting digital finance growth. [Read more]
Isle of Man Financial Services Authority
- 26 February 2026 – Sanctions Update – 26th February 2026
IOMFSA issued a sanctions update following new and updated notices from Isle of Man Treasury, Customs and Immigration Division. [Read more] - 25 February 2026 – Updated guidance for registered insurance managers and authorised insurers
IOMFSA published updated guidance for registered insurance managers and authorised insurers, including information on management arrangements. [Read more] - 23 February 2026 – Thematic project to focus on countering the financing of terrorism
IOMFSA announced a thematic project focused on countering the financing of terrorism. [Read more] - 20 February 2026 – Bogus emails purportedly from the Authority
IOMFSA warned about bogus emails purporting to come from the Authority and using forged Isle of Man High Court documentation. [Read more] - 18 February 2026 – Sanctions Update – 18th February 2026
IOMFSA issued a sanctions update following notification from Isle of Man Treasury, Customs and Immigration Division. [Read more] - 16 February 2026 – Authority to progress Fees Order for 2026/27
IOMFSA published a feedback statement and confirmed it would progress the 2026/27 Fees Order. [Read more] - 11 February 2026 – Authority enhancing engagement through industry events
IOMFSA encouraged industry participation in engagement events, including the 2026 AML/CFT conference. [Read more] - 11 February 2026 – Funds Bulletin – Quarterly Statistical Data
IOMFSA published its latest funds statistical data for 31 December 2025. [Read more] - 5 February 2026 – Kartana Tax Limited
IOMFSA issued a notice concerning Kartana Tax Limited, registered under the Designated Businesses regime. [Read more] - 4 February 2026 – Authority publishes Pensions Bill Feedback Statement
IOMFSA published a feedback statement on the Pensions Bill. [Read more] - 4 February 2026 – Sanctions Update – 4th February 2026
IOMFSA issued a sanctions update relating to Iran. [Read more] - 3 February 2026 – James Quinn
IOMFSA issued a notice concerning James Quinn, registered under the Designated Businesses regime. [Read more] - 3 February 2026 – Drop-in session to support Isle of Man charities
IOMFSA announced a drop-in session to support Isle of Man charities with AML/CFT-related matters. [Read more]
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