A brief guide to Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) ‘Reporting and Compliance’
Aspida’s SFDR compliance guide helps financial market participants and advisors meet disclosure requirements and reduce the risk of greenwashing.
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Artificial Intelligence: for good or for evil?
Jezaia van der Watt, Technical Associate A quick disclaimer – AI is able to transform every industry, the industry you work in, and the job you have is no exception. What this article will focus on, is why AI won’t be replacing people. AI may take certain jobs (or better put certain tasks!), but for …
Amendments to Proceeds of Crime Law – Consultation
Carrie Tullier Compliance Associate The GFSC released, on 28th March 2023, a consultation on proposed amendments to Schedule 3 of the Criminal Justice (Proceeds of Crime) (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 1999 and associated rules and guidance in the Handbook on Countering Financial Crime and Terrorist Financing (the Handbook) . The focus of this consultation is …
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FIAU issues Comprehensive Guide on Transaction Monitoring Obligations
The local Anti-Financial Crime regulatory body has recently issued a Guidance Note concerning the onerous obligation of Transaction Monitoring – including practical steps & recommendations which subject persons (SPs) should consider when implementing effective AML/CFT measures.
Self-Assurance Help Sheet – CMP
Rob Jones, Head of Regulatory Services at Aspida Group Following a series of educational sessions the Guernsey Financial Services Commission (“the Commission”) has circulated a Self- Assurance Help Sheet – CMP (“the Help sheet”)aimed to help firms assess their own firm’s position against the Commission’s expectations of a Compliance Monitoring Programme (“CMP”) There are 11 …
Best practices in local climate transition governance
Aspida’s Corporate Governance Consultant, Jessica Regnard, takes a look at the best practices in local climate transition governance and how it can affect organisations across all sectors.
The Importance of NextGen Leaders and todays Business Model
To achieve sustained success, leaders must focus on ‘NextGen’ and ‘Sustainability’, Jessica Regnard explains.
The Importance of Breadth and Depth in your AML/CFT Compliance Resource
Recently, there has been a series of regulatory fines and public statements across Guernsey, Jersey and Malta primarily for shortcomings in respect of Corporate Governance, including the application of timely and effective compliance monitoring and appropriate AML/CFT controls
The Importance of Breadth and Depth in your AML/CFT Compliance Resource
Recently, there has been a series of regulatory fines and public statements across Guernsey, Jersey and Malta primarily for shortcomings in respect of Corporate Governance, including the application of timely and effective compliance monitoring and appropriate AML/CFT controls
The Regulatory Compliance Challenges for 2023: The Importance of Horizon Scanning
Our Compliance Associate, Alexander Richards, provides a summary on the importance of Horizon Scanning for organisations
