FSC

FSC

Regulates financial services in Gibraltar

Overview

GFSC regulates Gibraltar's international financial services centre by supervising providers of financial services operating in Gibraltar and other jurisdictions. It licenses and oversees firms, enforces rules, and sets standards to maintain orderly markets and protect the public. It works by pursuing statutory objectives: promoting market confidence, reducing systemic risk, increasing public awareness, protecting Gibraltar’s good reputation, protecting consumers, and reducing financial crime. Its goal is to be recognized as the model international financial services regulator and to use regulation to promote healthy markets and enhance Gibraltar’s standing.

About FSC

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Why FSC is rated
B
Rated A on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Consulting

Industrial & Manufacturing

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Gibraltar, Gibraltar

Founded

1991

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What believers are saying

  • Free, unhindered UBO search opened in February 2026, expanding transparency.
  • The new GFSC portal streamlines UBO submissions for regulated and incorporated entities.
  • Staged authorisation should shorten time-to-market for insurers, payments firms, and DLT applicants.

What critics are saying

  • UBO transition runs until 1 October 2026; public data already lags current filings.
  • GFSC must supervise, enforce, and maintain the register without service disruption.
  • A failed UBO rollout would damage Gibraltar's reputation and weaken financial-crime controls.

What makes FSC unique

  • GFSC became Gibraltar's UBO Registrar on 1 September 2026.
  • GFSC launched the world's first DLT regulatory framework in January 2017.
  • GFSC's staged authorisation process speeds approvals with board-level readiness confirmations.

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Financial Services Commission Gibraltar
Sep 1st, 2026
GFSC assumes responsibility for Gibraltar's Ultimate Beneficial Ownership register.

GFSC assumes responsibility for Gibraltar's Ultimate Beneficial Ownership register. 04 sep 26. The Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC) has assumed responsibility for the operation of Gibraltar's Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO) Register, taking over the function with effect from 1 September 2026. As part of this transition, the GFSC has launched a new digital platform designed to provide a more streamlined and user-friendly experience for entities required to submit and maintain UBO information. The UBO Register Submissions Portal previously maintained closed on 31 August 2026 and will no longer accept new submissions. From 1 September 2026, all GFSC-regulated entities can access and manage their UBO obligations through a dedicated UBO section within the GFSC Portal. Other corporate and legal entities incorporated or established in Gibraltar that are required to submit beneficial ownership information must register for the service at: https://portal.fsc.gi/uboregister To support the migration to the new system, the GFSC has introduced a transitional period until 30 September 2026, during which all relevant entities should ensure their beneficial ownership information is submitted to the new UBO Register. The GFSC is committed to ensuring a smooth transition for all users and will continue to provide guidance and support throughout the implementation period. For further information, technical assistance, or guidance on the new UBO Register system, please refer to the FAQs available at fsc.gi or contact the Beneficial Ownership Registry Team at [email protected] or on +350 222 59029. Notes to Editors: 1. The GFSC is a regulator of the Gibraltar financial services market, regulating providers of financial services conducted in both Gibraltar and other jurisdictions. The GFSC's vision is to be an efficient, forward looking, and credible regulator, that is fair and proportionate, and works collaboratively with stakeholders. 2. The GFSC's regulatory objectives are the promotion of market confidence; the reduction of systemic risk; the promotion of public awareness; the protection of the good reputation of Gibraltar; the protection of consumers and the reduction of financial crime. | Contact E-mail | [email protected] | | Address | Gibraltar Financial Services Commission PO Box 940 Suite 3, Ground Floor Atlantic Suites Europort Avenue Gibraltar | | Tel | +350 200 40283 | | Website | www.fsc.gi |

Isle of Man Financial Services Authority
Aug 12th, 2026
Chief Minister highlights Isle of Man's role in disrupting international financial crime.

Chief Minister highlights Isle of Man's role in disrupting international financial crime. Published on: 12 August 2026 Chief Minister Alfred Cannan MHK highlighted the Isle of Man's role in disrupting international criminal networks when he opened the flagship Countering Financial Crime Conference at the Villa Marina this morning, Wednesday 12 August 2026. Addressing an audience of more than 500 business professionals, regulators and law enforcement officers, he said the Island is committed to pursuing opportunities for economic growth while acting decisively to combat those who seek to exploit its financial systems. The Chief Minister said: 'Financial crime is becoming more sophisticated, more technologically advanced and more organised that ever before. Professional networks operate across borders, posing a significant threat to our national security and economic stability.' He added: 'It is vital for the Isle of Man to have a global perspective on emerging issues, particularly in such unpredictable times. We must prove that we are a strong link in the chain of responsible nations that seek to combat transnational financial crime. Working together we can protect our community and reputation, while laying the groundwork for future security and prosperity.' Today's conference provides an opportunity for attendees to hear from officers who are at the forefront of international efforts to counter financial crime. The line-up of speakers and panel sessions includes: * Leam Thompson, Isle of Man Financial Services Authority Board Member and expert on countering illicit financial flows. Topic: Importance of the National Risk Assessment. * Panel session: Friends Not Foes: Why Risk Understanding and Economic Growth Go Hand in Hand. * David Parody, former Deputy CEO of the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission and National Coordinator for AML/CFT. Topic: What are the Sixth-Round MONEYVAL Evaluations Showing Us? * Mike Beigan, Operations Manager at the National Crime Agency. Topic: Operation Atlantic, an investigation aimed at combatting online investment fraud. * Gary Forbes and Anthony Rodgers of HM Revenue and Customs, and Mary Inman, founding partner of Whistleblower Partners. Topic: Whistleblowing reward schemes. * Dr Kateryna Boguslavska, Head of Financial Crime Risk at the Basel Institute on Governance. Topic: Basel AML Index and Country Risk Assessments. * Representatives from the US Treasury. Topic: Operation targeting international cybercriminal networks. * Vladislav Netyaev, Transparency International - Russia in Exile. Topic: Illicit finance - Offshore Territories. * Panel session: Beyond the Country Lists: Ticking the Box or Understanding the Risk? * Bettina Roth, CEO of the Financial Services Authority. Closing address. The conference supports the ongoing efforts towards strengthening the Isle of Man's defences against financial crime through collaboration, capacity building and the exchange of knowledge. Videos of the event will be published online in due course.

Barbados Today
Aug 19th, 2025
Regulator appoints crisis manager to stabilise troubled insurer

As it took control, the Financial Services Commission (FSC) appointed restructuring expert Craig Waterman of PricewaterhouseCoopers SRL as manager.

PR Newswire
Feb 20th, 2025
Bullish Exchange Lists Memecoin Perpetual Futures As Coindesk Indices Expands Industry Benchmarks

CoinDesk Indices launches CoinDesk 100 and Memecoin indices as demand surges for highly liquid, institutional-grade digital asset benchmarks NEW YORK, Feb. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The crypto derivatives market is entering a new phase of maturity with the introduction of a memecoin perpetual futures contract, now listed on Bullish, one of the fastest-growing regulated digital asset exchanges. This listing follows today's announcement from CoinDesk Indices, which has launched two new benchmarks:

Fintech Gibraltar
Aug 1st, 2024
The Rise of Gibraltar as a Global Fintech Hub: Key Trends Shaping the Future

Recently, the GFSC announced updates to its DLT regulatory framework, focusing on enhanced transparency and security measures.

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