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Electronic Money Institutions Thematic Review
05 Feb 19
The Gibraltar Financial Services Commission recently completed a Thematic Review of the Electronic Money sector relative to the effectiveness of the sector’s AML/CFT systems of controls. The Thematic Review Report is now live on our website.The Electronic Money … -
UK ban on pensions cold-calling: statement for firms and consumers
29 Jan 19
The GFSC welcomes the ban on pensions cold-calling in the UK which came into force on 9 January 2019. It should help to end the practice, which has been used in some instances to either steal consumers’ pension savings or persuade them to invest in inappropriate schemes. … -
The Institutions for Occupational Retirement Provision Directive II (IORP II)
23 Jan 19
The Institutions for Occupational Retirement Provision Directive II (IORP II) came into force on 13 January 2019. Firms impacted by this Directive include those that offer or may have offered an occupational pension scheme for its employees. One of the main aspects of … -
Fernpool Holdings Ltd
28 Nov 18
The Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC) is issuing this warning to the public regarding http://fernpoolholdings.com/ Following receipt of an enquiry, the GFSC reviewed statements on a website in which it claims that it “started out as a small independent … -
Authorisations - RGP Vetting Form Process
16 Nov 18
Please note that the GFSC has a new automated process for the Royal Gibraltar Police vetting forms required for all individuals submitting an application and completing an Individual Questionnaire. Please refer to our website under “Getting Authorised – Preparing your …