Gibraltar FSC News

Gibraltar FSC Consumer Alert: Phishing Attempt

The Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC) has issued a consumer alert regarding a phishing attempt using a fraudulent domain name that impersonates GFSC employees. Consumers are warned not to engage with emails from the domain 'fsc.gi.cliopost.com' and to delete them immediately.

GFSC Chairman Re-appointment

The Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC) announced the re-appointment of Stephen Haddrill as Chairman of its Board until July 2029. His reappointment follows his initial appointment in August 2020 and is intended to continue his leadership in transforming operational efficiency and strengthening partnerships.

GFSC Thematic Review on Targeted Financial Sanctions

The Gibraltar FSC has announced a thematic review of regulated entities' compliance with Targeted Financial Sanctions (TFS) requirements. The review will involve a questionnaire for all regulated entities by March 27, 2026, followed by onsite assessments for selected firms between June and December 2026.

Balls Limited - Registration Withdrawal

The Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC) has withdrawn the registration of Balls Limited, an Initial Coin Offering (ICO) and Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP), for failing to comply with anti-money laundering regulations. The firm is no longer supervised or registered by the GFSC.

TCSPs Cybersecurity, Data Protection, and Resilience Thematic Review

The Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC) has published the findings of a thematic review on cybersecurity, data protection, and resilience within the Trust and Corporate Service Providers (TCSPs) sector. The publication outlines areas of strength and weakness, sets minimum standards, and provides clear expectations for TCSPs to enhance their frameworks.