Channel Eye brings you a summary of the regulatory changes across the islands, for the month of April 2026.
- JFSC – Jersey Financial Services Commission
- GFSC – Guernsey Financial Services Commission
- Isle of Man Financial Services Authority
JFSC – Jersey Financial Services Commission
- 29 April 2026 – Public statement: Sky Dove Finance (the scam entity)
JFSC warned the public about Sky Dove Finance, which it said was falsely claiming to trade from a Jersey address and carrying on unauthorised deposit-taking and Schedule 2 business. [Read more] - 27 April 2026 – Industry update: Focus examinations: a simpler, more targeted supervisory approach
JFSC introduced focus examinations as a more targeted way to review specific regulatory areas without the scale of a full examination. [Read more] - 22 April 2026 – News: Fraud warning: impersonation of Titan Wealth Holdings Limited
JFSC warned islanders about online scams impersonating Titan Wealth Holdings Limited and falsely advertising investment trading services. [Read more] - 16 April 2026 – Industry update: Read our 2025 annual report
JFSC published its 2025 annual report, covering strategic and operational activity, accountability reporting and financial statements. [Read more] - 15 April 2026 – Industry update: New guidance to help you prepare for examinations
JFSC published guidance to help firms understand its examination process and prepare for supervisory reviews. [Read more] - 10 April 2026 – Industry update: Watch: monthly update – April 2026
JFSC published its April monthly update, covering recent publications and upcoming regulatory work. [Read more] - 10 April 2026 – Industry update: Countries and territories in AML/CFT/CPF Handbook appendices updated – 10 April 2026
JFSC updated Appendix D2 of its AML/CFT/CPF Handbook to support firms identifying higher-risk countries, territories and areas. [Read more] - 9 April 2026 – Industry update: Feedback statement: Schedule 2 Guidelines
JFSC confirmed revised Schedule 2 Guidelines would not be implemented in April while further work continues with Government and industry. [Read more] - 9 April 2026 – Industry update: New sustainable finance guidance supports clarity and proportionality
JFSC published guidance to help firms manage sustainability-related risks and ensure sustainability-related claims are fair, clear and not misleading. [Read more] - 8 April 2026 – Industry update: Updated Alternative Investment Funds Code of Practice, guidance and FAQs
JFSC updated its Alternative Investment Funds Code of Practice, guidance and FAQs to align with AIFMD II. [Read more] - 8 April 2026 – Industry update: JFSC quarterly update – Q2 2026
JFSC set out its Q2 regulatory forward look, including upcoming consultations, feedback statements, examination outputs and policy work. [Read more] - 7 April 2026 – Industry update: Progress update on our MONEYVAL action plan
JFSC published an update on progress against its MONEYVAL action plan and continuing financial crime priorities. [Read more] - 2 April 2026 – Industry update: Jersey to launch modernised Intellectual Property register
JFSC announced a new Intellectual Property register launching on 1 August 2026, starting with fully digital trade mark services. [Read more]
GFSC – Guernsey Financial Services Commission
- 30 April 2026 – Digital Finance/Authorisations: Commission showcases innovation-friendly Sandbox approach
GFSC published updated information and FAQs on its Innovation Sandbox following feedback from its Supporting Growth in Digital Finance consultation. [Read more] - 30 April 2026 – Sanctions: Sanctions Notice – Taliban (UN Resolution 1988)
GFSC issued a Taliban sanctions notice following amendments to entries on the UN sanctions list. [Read more] - 30 April 2026 – Sanctions: Sanctions Notice – Russia
GFSC issued a Russia sanctions notice confirming amended details for Kantemir Kaparbekovich Chalbayev. [Read more] - 30 April 2026 – Sanctions: Sanctions Notice – Sudan
GFSC issued a Sudan sanctions notice following additions to the United Nations sanctions list. [Read more] - 27 April 2026 – Enforcement: Publication of a Notice of the fact of a Prohibition Order and a Discretionary Financial Penalty
GFSC imposed a £35,000 discretionary financial penalty on Patrick Barry Moroney and prohibited him from performing functions for regulated entities for eight years. [Read more] - 20 April 2026 – General/Digital Finance: Digital Forum to host roundtable on stablecoins
GFSC announced a Digital Forum roundtable on stablecoins, including fiat-backed, commodity-backed and yield-bearing models. [Read more] - 17 April 2026 – Sanctions: Sanctions Notice – Global Human Rights
GFSC issued a Global Human Rights sanctions notice correcting the entry for BSQUARE Technology Co. Ltd. [Read more] - 16 April 2026 – Sanctions: Sanctions Notice – Taliban (UN Resolution 1988)
GFSC issued a Taliban sanctions notice following amendments to UN sanctions list entries. [Read more] - 14 April 2026 – Sanctions: Sanctions Notice – Global Human Rights
GFSC issued a Global Human Rights sanctions notice confirming an amended entry for Tian Xu International Technology PLC. [Read more] - 14 April 2026 – Sanctions: Sanctions Notice – Taliban (UN Resolution 1988)
GFSC issued a Taliban sanctions notice following amendments to UN sanctions list entries. [Read more] - 1 April 2026 – Warnings/Consumers: Fake Guernsey Financial Services Commission Documents And Fraudulent Entities: Flaven Law Chambers and ApexKrest Bank
GFSC warned about fake documents issued in its name and fraudulent entities linked to an advance fee fraud scheme. [Read more]
Isle of Man Financial Services Authority
- 29 April 2026 – Q&A published to support recent industry outreach
IOMFSA published Q&A material to support recent industry engagement and respond to issues raised through outreach. [Read more] - 27 April 2026 – Central Registry sets out proposals to strengthen the Island’s beneficial ownership framework
Central Registry set out proposals to strengthen the Isle of Man’s beneficial ownership framework. [Read more] - 21 April 2026 – Affinity (Accounts) Limited
IOMFSA issued a notice concerning Affinity (Accounts) Limited, registered under the Designated Businesses regime. [Read more] - 20 April 2026 – Dorna Clark
IOMFSA issued a notice concerning Dorna Clark, registered under the Designated Businesses regime. [Read more] - 16 April 2026 – Briefing pack published to support MONEYVAL readiness
IOMFSA published further information to support the Isle of Man’s MONEYVAL readiness. [Read more] - 15 April 2026 – Sanctions Update – 15th April 2026
IOMFSA issued a sanctions update covering Afghanistan. [Read more] - 14 April 2026 – Authority publishes consultation Feedback Statement
IOMFSA published a feedback statement following a public consultation. [Read more] - 13 April 2026 – Fujitsu Services (Insurance Services) Limited
IOMFSA issued a notice concerning Fujitsu Services (Insurance Services) Limited. [Read more] - 9 April 2026 – Clickable sector guides published
IOMFSA published clickable sector guides to help firms navigate sector-specific regulatory information. [Read more] - 8 April 2026 – April 2026 update from the Financial Services Authority
IOMFSA issued its April stakeholder bulletin, including updates on the Authority’s priorities and industry engagement. [Read more] - 1 April 2026 – Sanctions Update – 1st April 2026
IOMFSA issued a sanctions update covering ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida, Global Human Rights and UK General Licences. [Read more] - 1 April 2026 – Updates to AML/CFT Handbook
IOMFSA made minor updates to its AML/CFT Handbook. [Read more] - 1 April 2026 – At-a-Glance online calendar updated
IOMFSA updated its online At-a-Glance calendar to highlight key regulatory dates. [Read more]
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