Financial services regulatory summary: July 2026

Channel Eye brings you a summary of the regulatory changes across the islands, for the month of July 2026.

JFSC – Jersey Financial Services Commission
GFSC – Guernsey Financial Services Commission
Isle of Man Financial Services Authority

JFSC – Jersey Financial Services Commission

31 July 2026 – Industry update: Process for ‘continuance in’ enhanced to be faster, simpler and easier to use
JFSC announced a streamlined application process for foreign companies continuing into Jersey, including a single form, one payment and clearer supporting guidance. [Read more]
31 July 2026 – Industry update: Intellectual property register now live
JFSC launched Jersey’s intellectual property register and myIPO online service ahead of the new legislation taking effect on 1 August 2026. [Read more]
30 July 2026 – Industry update: Outsourcing: key findings from our examinations
JFSC published findings from its thematic examinations of firms’ outsourcing arrangements, highlighting generally acceptable compliance and areas requiring improvement. [Read more]
29 July 2026 – Industry update: Have your say: proposed fees for 2027
JFSC opened consultation on proposed regulatory and registry fees for 2027 and invited industry feedback. [Read more]
29 July 2026 – Industry update: Important change to sanctions email alerts
JFSC advised subscribers of changes affecting the distribution of Jersey sanctions email alerts. [Read more]
20 July 2026 – Industry update: Feedback published and final intellectual property fees confirmed
JFSC published consultation feedback and confirmed the fees applying to Jersey’s new trade mark, patent and design services. [Read more]
20 July 2026 – Industry update: APP fraud: why the Crown Dependencies are stronger together
JFSC outlined the coordinated Crown Dependencies approach to developing a framework for addressing authorised push payment fraud. [Read more]
17 July 2026 – Industry update: See how our services improved in Q2 2026
JFSC published its second-quarter service report, showing improved performance across regulatory and registry services compared with the previous year. [Read more]
16 July 2026 – Industry update: Watch: monthly update – July 2026
JFSC provided its monthly video update covering JFSC Connect, the mid-year industry event and the phased launch of the Intellectual Property Register. [Read more]
16 July 2026 – Public statement: Atlas Group AG, Atlas Limited, Hong Kong and Atlas Limited, Jersey (together, the impersonating entities)
JFSC warned that impersonating entities were falsely claiming to represent a genuine Jersey company and to be licensed and regulated in Jersey. [Read more]
14 July 2026 – Industry update: New guidance on the responsible use of AI
JFSC published guidance to help regulated businesses manage governance, risk and accountability when adopting artificial intelligence. [Read more]
9 July 2026 – Public statement: SBF or Sterling Bond Fund (the scam entity)
JFSC warned the public against dealing with an unauthorised entity using the name SBF or Sterling Bond Fund. [Read more]
8 July 2026 – Industry update: New guidance available ahead of Intellectual Property Register launch
JFSC published guidance for businesses and rights holders ahead of the launch of Jersey’s new intellectual property registration services. [Read more]
7 July 2026 – Industry update: Your feedback wanted: reliance and money laundering compliance officer regimes
JFSC launched consultation on more flexible and proportionate Handbook requirements for reliance arrangements and the appointment of money laundering compliance officers. [Read more]

GFSC – Guernsey Financial Services Commission

31 July 2026 – Sanctions: Sanctions Notice – Taliban (UN Resolution 1988)
GFSC issued notice of amendments to five entries on the United Nations Taliban sanctions list. [Read more]
30 July 2026 – Consultation: Consultation on Proposed Changes to Address MONEYVAL Recommended Actions
GFSC and Guernsey’s Policy and Resources Committee consulted on Handbook and legislative changes responding to MONEYVAL’s recommended actions. [Read more]
24 July 2026 – General: Digital Finance – Commission takes steps to simplify regulation, provide regulatory clarity and support growth in digital finance
GFSC published consultation feedback and tokenisation guidance setting out measures to simplify regulation and support responsible digital finance. [Read more]
24 July 2026 – Sanctions: Sanctions Notice – Libya
GFSC advised that the vessel AVAX had been specified under the United Kingdom’s Libya sanctions regime. [Read more]
24 July 2026 – Sanctions: Sanctions Notice – Russia
GFSC notified firms of amendments to the sanctions-list details of Pavel Ezoubov Ezubov and Vasily Vitalyevich Abramov. [Read more]
24 July 2026 – Sanctions: Sanctions Notice – Russia
GFSC notified firms of a correction to the sanctions-list entry for Daria Rosliakova. [Read more]
21 July 2026 – General: Phishing Attempt
GFSC warned firms about emails impersonating the Commission through the domain gfsc.gg.verixsend.com. [Read more]
20 July 2026 – Financial Crime: Amendments to the Financial Crime Returns Rules
GFSC amended its Financial Crime Returns Rules following the revision and renaming of Form 152 for investment vehicles. [Read more]
17 July 2026 – Sanctions: Sanctions Notice – Democratic Republic of the Congo
GFSC issued notice of new entity and individual designations under the Democratic Republic of the Congo sanctions regime. [Read more]
17 July 2026 – Sanctions: Sanctions Notice – Libya
GFSC advised that Baroque Investments Limited had been removed from the United Kingdom sanctions list. [Read more]
16 July 2026 – Sanctions: Sanctions Notice – Sudan
GFSC issued notice of new individual designations under the United Kingdom’s Sudan sanctions regime. [Read more]
16 July 2026 – Sanctions: Sanctions Notice – Global Anti-Corruption
GFSC advised that the sanctions-list details of Anna Kosakova had been amended. [Read more]
15 July 2026 – Sanctions: Sanctions Notice – Russia
GFSC notified firms of a variation to the sanctions-list entry for Christodoulos Georgiou Vassiliades. [Read more]
14 July 2026 – Sanctions: Sanctions Notice – Iran – Human Rights
GFSC issued notice that the Islamic Movement of Companions of the Right had been designated under the Iran sanctions regime. [Read more]
13 July 2026 – Sanctions: Sanctions Notice – ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida
GFSC advised of amendments to the sanctions-list details of Hamidah Nabagala. [Read more]
13 July 2026 – Sanctions: Sanctions Notice – Cyber
GFSC issued notice of new individual and entity designations under the United Kingdom’s cyber sanctions regime. [Read more]
13 July 2026 – Sanctions: Sanctions Notice – Russia
GFSC notified firms of multiple new designations under the United Kingdom’s Russia sanctions regime. [Read more]
10 July 2026 – Sanctions: Sanctions Notice – ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida
GFSC advised that the United Nations sanctions-list entry for Hamida Nabaggala had been amended. [Read more]
8 July 2026 – General: GFSC issues Dear CEO letter on technology risk
GFSC issued a Dear CEO letter addressing the growing technology and cyber risks associated with increasingly capable frontier AI models. [Read more]
8 July 2026 – Sanctions: Sanctions Notice – Russia
GFSC notified firms of an amendment to the sanctions-list details of Stanislav Sergeyevich Popov. [Read more]
7 July 2026 – Financial Crime: AML/CFT/CPF Handbook – Appendix I Update
GFSC updated Appendix I of its financial crime Handbook following changes to the FATF lists of higher-risk jurisdictions. [Read more]
6 July 2026 – Sanctions: Sanctions Notice – Chemical Weapons
GFSC issued notice of new entity and individual designations under the Chemical Weapons sanctions regime. [Read more]
3 July 2026 – Public Statements: Artemis Trustees Limited
GFSC published an enforcement public statement concerning Artemis Trustees Limited and breaches of regulatory and financial crime requirements. [Read more]
3 July 2026 – Public Statements: Mr Robert Archibald Gilchrist Sinclair
GFSC published an enforcement public statement concerning Robert Archibald Gilchrist Sinclair. [Read more]
3 July 2026 – Public Statements: Mr Ian Charles Domaille, Mr Ian Geoffrey Clarke and Mrs Margaret Helen Hannis
GFSC published an enforcement statement imposing financial penalties and other sanctions on three individuals connected with fiduciary business. [Read more]

Isle of Man Financial Services Authority

- 30 July 2026 – Authority publishes sanctions factsheet
  IOMFSA published a factsheet to improve understanding of sanctions obligations and the controls expected of regulated and designated businesses. [Read more]
- 29 July 2026 – July 2026 update from the Financial Services Authority
  IOMFSA published its July bulletin covering supervisory priorities, legislative developments, policy work and engagement with industry. [Read more]
- 29 July 2026 – Presentation aims to enhance understanding of ‘introduced business’
  IOMFSA published practical scenarios to help firms understand and apply requirements relating to introduced business. [Read more]
- 28 July 2026 – Basel III implementation – update of liquidity standards Discussion Paper – Other Liquidity Monitoring Metrics (“LMM”)
  IOMFSA issued a discussion paper on updating other liquidity monitoring metrics as part of its implementation of Basel III standards. [Read more]
- 23 July 2026 – Data Asset Foundations – clarification regarding the Data Enforcer role
  IOMFSA shared clarification from the Department for Enterprise about the responsibilities of Data Enforcers under the Data Asset Foundations framework. [Read more]
- 22 July 2026 – Webinar highlights importance of effective sanctions processes
  IOMFSA highlighted key lessons from an industry webinar on sanctions screening, governance, escalation and ongoing compliance controls. [Read more]
- 21 July 2026 – IOMIM (FHL) Limited
  IOMFSA gave notice that IOMIM (FHL) Limited had ceased to be registered under section 25 of the Insurance Act 2008. [Read more]
- 20 July 2026 – Teneo Financial Advisory Limited
  IOMFSA gave notice that Teneo Financial Advisory Limited had been removed from the register of designated businesses. [Read more]
- 17 July 2026 – Bogus Website – Peak Return Global
  IOMFSA warned that the Peak Return Global website appeared fraudulent and had no connection with a legitimate Isle of Man company. [Read more]
- 15 July 2026 – International cybercrime investigation to feature at 2026 Countering Financial Crime Conference
  IOMFSA announced that United States Treasury officers would discuss a major international cybercrime and sanctions investigation at the Island’s financial crime conference. [Read more]
- 15 July 2026 – Key finance Bills set for implementation phase
  IOMFSA reported that legislation modernising the Island’s financial services and pensions frameworks had completed its passage through Tynwald. [Read more]
- 14 July 2026 – Sanctions Update – 14th July 2026
  IOMFSA summarised recent changes affecting the Russia, Iran, Libya and ISIL and Al-Qaida sanctions lists. [Read more]
- 9 July 2026 – Proliferation Financing support available for Island firms
  IOMFSA highlighted training material covering proliferation-financing risks, due diligence, sanctions screening and ongoing monitoring. [Read more]
- 8 July 2026 – Crown Dependencies propose coordinated approach to APP fraud framework
  IOMFSA announced common principles agreed by the Crown Dependencies for developing a coordinated authorised push payment fraud framework. [Read more]
- 8 July 2026 – Wealth of information to assist MONEYVAL readiness
  IOMFSA highlighted guidance, timelines and other resources available to help firms prepare for the Island’s MONEYVAL evaluation. [Read more]
- 1 July 2026 – Isle of Man takes major step forward in strengthening beneficial ownership framework
  IOMFSA reported that the Verification of Entity Registration Bill 2026 had completed its passage through Tynwald, strengthening the Island’s beneficial ownership framework and its response to financial crime. [Read more]