Jersey Financial Services Commission (JFSC)
Jersey, Channel IslandsThe JFSC is the financial services regulator in Jersey.
Geographical Jurisdiction
Jersey, Channel IslandsWe regulate the following financial services sectors in Jersey: banking, collective investment funds, fund services business, general insurance mediation business, insurance business, investment business, money service business, trust and company service providers and securities issuers.
We also supervise accountants, lawyers, estate agents, high value dealers, casinos (online), virtual currency exchange businesses, and certain other businesses for anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism.
Another of our core functions is to operate the Companies Registry which registers Jersey companies, partnerships, foundations and business names.
- Guidance on the application of laws and rules to innovative business models
- Support with authorisation to operate in our jurisdiction
- Engagement with firms on regtech and suptech solutions
- Engagement with innovators and/or other third parties (e.g. academics, consultants and other organisations)
Focus Area
- Business model must intend to operate in one or more of the sectors referred to above
- Business must consider the registration of a Jersey vehicle and/or the appointment of a Jersey-resident director to its board.
- Business must have, or intend to have a connection or relationship with a regulated firm in Jersey
