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Committee of Experts on the Evaluation of Anti-Money Laundering Measures and the Financing of Terrorism
Strasbourg, 26 July 2019 MONEYVAL(2019)14 COMMITTEE OF EXPERTS ON THE EVALUATION OF ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING MEASURES AND THE FINANCING OF TERRORISM MONEYVAL 58th PLENARY MEETING Strasbourg, 15-19 July 2019 MEETING REPORT MEMORANDUM Prepared by the MONEYVAL Secretariat Executive Summary During the 58th Plenary meeting, held in Strasbourg from 15-19 July 2019, the MONEYVAL Committee: - adopted the 5th round mutual evaluation report and its executive summary on the Republic of Moldova, and decided to subject the country to the enhanced follow-up procedure; - adopted the 5th round mutual evaluation report and its executive summary on Malta, and decided to subject the country to the enhanced follow-up procedure; - adopted the follow-up reports by the UK Crown Dependency of the Isle of Man and Ukraine under the 5th round of mutual evaluations; - adopted the 5th round compliance report of the UK Crown Dependency of the Isle of Man under MONEYVAL’s Compliance Enhancing Procedures (CEPs) and invited the jurisdiction to submit a second compliance report for the 59th Plenary in December 2019; - adopted the 4th round compliance report of Croatia and decided to both lift CEPs and remove the country from the 4th round follow-up process; - adopted the 4th round compliance report of Romania, decided to suspend CEPs and invited the country to apply for removal from the 4th round follow-up procedure at the 59th Plenary in December 2019; - adopted the 4th round follow-up report by Estonia and decided to remove the country form the 4th round follow-up process; -
GESICHTER EUROPAS Guernsey Und Das Liebe Geld – Das Offshore
Deutschlandfunk GESICHTER EUROPAS Samstag, 10. Mai 2014, 11.05 – 12.00 Uhr Guernsey und das liebe Geld – Das Offshore-Paradies im Ärmelkanal Eine Sendung von Tom Schimmeck Musikauswahl und Regie: Tom Schimmeck Redaktion: Simonetta Dibbern Urheberrechtlicher Hinweis Dieses Manuskript ist urheberrechtlich geschützt und darf vom Empfänger ausschließlich zu rein privaten Zwecken genutzt werden. Die Vervielfältigung, Verbreitung oder sonstige Nutzung, die über den in §§ 44a bis 63a Urheberrechtsgesetz geregelten Umfang hinausgeht, ist unzulässig. © - unkorrigiertes Exemplar – Der Wirtschaftsminister von Guernsey über das Internationale Ansehen seiner Insel: Es ist ein bisschen wie bei meiner Frau: Meistens werde ich falsch verstanden. Die Repräsentantin der Finanzwirtschaft über den Status von Guernsey: Guernsey ist ganz bestimmt keine Steueroase. Wir sind ein sicheres und vertrauliches Rechtssystem. Aber kein Bankgeheimnis. Trotzdem respektieren wir die Diskretion der Kunden. Und ein Priester über auch hier die wachsende Kluft zwischen arm und reich: Ich glaube, denen, die viel haben, viel mehr als früher, fällt es schwer zu verstehen, dass die, die wenig haben, es nicht doch besser verdienen. Guernsey und das liebe Geld - Das Offshore-Paradies im Ärmelkanal. Eine Sendung von Tom Schimmeck. 2 Das ist schon ziemlich heikel hier. Bei Springflut haben wir zehn Meter Tide. Bei Ebbe ist da nicht viel Wasser übrig. Du musst sehr genau gucken, wo Du lang fährst. Lee, 64, ist Kapitän der Fähre nach Herm. Ein Eiland in Sichtweite von St Peter Port, der Hauptstadt des Inselstaates Guernsey. Gerade ist Ebbe. Im Hafen sitzen viele Boote regungslos im Schlamm. Draußen auf See ragen überall spitze, schroffe, scharfkantige Felsen aus dem Wasser; die tückischen lauern direkt unter dem Wasserspiegel. -
Infant Department 2020-21 Parent's
PARENT’S HANDBOOK INFANT DEPARTMENT 2020-21 Contents PRINCIPAL & HEAD OF INFANTS’ WELCOME ....................................................................................... 4 WHO’S WHO AT BLANCHELANDE ........................................................................................................ 5 Our management structure ..................................................................................................................... 5 The Infant team ...................................................................................................................................... 5 Access to the school building ................................................................................................................... 6 INFANT QUEST ....................................................................................................................................... 7 A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A BLANCHELANDE INFANT .............................................................................. 8 SEMPER FIDELIS – BLANCHELANDE TRADITION .................................................................................. 9 Our ethos .............................................................................................................................................. 9 History of the College .......................................................................................................................... 10 Religious life ....................................................................................................................................... -
Report on an Announced Inspection of the Prison, Police Custody Suites and Border Agency Customs Custody Suites In
Report on an announced inspection of the prison, police custody suites and border agency customs custody suites in Guernsey by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons 12–15 May 2014 Glossary of terms We try to make our reports as clear as possible, but if you find terms that you do not know, please see the glossary in our ‘Guide for writing inspection reports’ on our website at: http://www.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/hmiprisons/about-our-inspections/ Crown copyright 2014 You may re-use this information (excluding logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ or email: [email protected] Where we have identified any third party copyright material you will need to obtain permission from the copyright holders concerned. Any enquiries regarding this publication should be sent to us at the address below or: [email protected] This publication is available for download at: http://www.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/hmiprisons/ Printed and published by: Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Prisons Victory House 6th floor 30–34 Kingsway London WC2B 6EX England 2 Guernsey prison, police, border agency and court custody Contents Contents Introduction 5 Report A. Inspection of Guernsey Prison 9 Fact page 9 About this inspection and report 11 Summary 13 Section 1. Safety 21 Section 2. Respect 33 Section 3. Purposeful activity 47 Section 4. Resettlement 53 Section 5. Summary of recommendations and housekeeping points 61 Appendix I: Inspection team 67 Appendix II: Prison population profile 69 Appendix III: Summary of prisoner questionnaires and interviews 77 Report B. -
Handbook for Financial Services Businesses on Countering Financial Crime and Terrorist Financing
HANDBOOK FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES BUSINESSES ON COUNTERING FINANCIAL CRIME AND TERRORIST FINANCING 15 December 2007 (updated March and April 2013) (Chapters 10 and 14 updated in accordance with Instructions 03/2014 and 04/2014) (Appendix C updated March 2015, July 2015) CONTENTS Part 1 Page CHAPTER 1 – INTRODUCTION 4 CHAPTER 2 – CORPORATE GOVERNANCE 10 CHAPTER 3 – A RISK-BASED APPROACH 15 CHAPTER 4 – CUSTOMER DUE DILIGENCE 25 CHAPTER 5 – HIGH RISK RELATIONSHIPS 48 CHAPTER 6 – LOW RISK RELATIONSHIPS 56 CHAPTER 7 – WIRE TRANSFERS 66 CHAPTER 8 – EXISTING CUSTOMERS 74 CHAPTER 9 – MONITORING TRANSACTIONS AND ACTIVITY 79 CHAPTER 10 – REPORTING SUSPICION 84 CHAPTER 11 – EMPLOYEE SCREENING AND TRAINING 114 CHAPTER 12 – RECORD KEEPING 121 CHAPTER 13 – BRIBERY AND CORRUPTION 128 CHAPTER 14 – UN, EU AND OTHER SANCTIONS 134 CHAPTER 15 – SPECIFIC INDUSTRY SECTORS 142 CHAPTER 16 – APPENDICES 151 CHAPTER 17 – GLOSSARY 307 2 PART 1 – REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDANCE NOTES 3 CHAPTER 1 – INTRODUCTION Sections in this Chapter Page 1.1 Background and Scope 5 1.2 Purpose of the Handbook 6 1.3 Contents of the Handbook 7 1.4 Risk-Based Approach 9 4 1 INTRODUCTION 1. The laundering of criminal proceeds and the financing of terrorism through the financial systems of the world is vital to the success of criminal and terrorist operations. To this end, criminals and terrorists seek to exploit the facilities of the world’s financial services businesses in order to benefit from such proceeds or financing. Increased integration of the world’s financial systems and the removal of barriers to the free movement of capital have enhanced the ease with which criminal proceeds can be laundered or terrorist funds transferred and have added to the complexity of audit trails. -
Oklahoma Property Developer Sent to Prison for Money Laundering - 29 December 2011
Oklahoma property developer sent to prison for money laundering - 29 December 2011 Derek Swann, a property developer in Oklahoma, has been sentenced to 40 months in prison for money laundering. Swann and his business partner Giovanni Stinson used false information to solicit investors for “The Falls”, their proposed commercial and residential development. According to the prosecution: “From 2006 to 2008, individuals invested more than US$5 million [about £3.2 million] into The Falls based on promises made by Swann. Swann then used investors’ monies for reasons different from what he told them: rather than paying for engineering, architectural or infrastructure costs... Swann used the investments for personal expenses and repayment of earlier investors.” Among the personal expenses cited, Swann and Stinson paid for golf and meals at the Oklahoma City Golf Club and leased BMW cars. The Falls was never completed. In February 2011, Swann admitted misusing some of the $255,000 put into the project by a Texan investor, and has been ordered to pay more than $4.3 million in restitution to more than two dozen investors. Stinson is awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty earlier this year to conspiracy to commit securities fraud. Back to top of page Australian executive to be extradited to the UK to face charges of corruption and money laundering - 29 December 2011 Bruce Hall, an Australian former aluminium executive, will be extradited to the UK to face charges of corruption and money laundering charges related to Alcoa’s sale of Australian alumina to Bahrain. Hall was arrested at his home in New South Wales on 20 October 2011 as part of an investigation by the Serious Fraud Office into millions of dollars allegedly paid by Alcoa to gain aluminium contracts. -
Customs and Immigration Service: Annual Report 2013
CUSTOMS AND IMMIGRATION SERVICE ANNUAL REPORT 2013 R.58/2014 MISSION STATEMENT THE CUSTOMS AND IMMIGRATION SERVICE IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING A STRONG AND EFFECTIVE BORDER CONTROL IN ORDER TO PROTECT JERSEY FROM THE THREATS OF: ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION AND THE MOVEMENT OF PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED GOODS; AND LOSS OF GOVERNMENT REVENUE FROM THE EVASION OF IMPORT TAX OR DUTY; WHILST HONOURING THE ISLAND’S EXTERNAL CUSTOMS, IMMIGRATION, PASSPORT AND NATIONALITY OBLIGATIONS AND, WHEREVER PRACTICAL, MEETING THE PRINCIPLES OF FREE MOVEMENT FOR PEOPLE AND GOODS. INDEX PAGE FOREWORD 1 WHAT WE DO 2 LAW ENFORCEMENT 3 - 11 REVENUE AND GOODS CONTROL 12 - 23 IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY 24 - 34 RESOURCES 35 - 37 FOREWORD FOREWORD BY THE HEAD OF SERVICE As the new Head of Service I am pleased to present the Customs and Immigration Service’s Annual Report for 2013. Whilst I believe that the significant results that are documented in this report speak for themselves, I would like to formally thank everybody in the Service for their continuing hard work, commitment and drive for success. The current Public Sector Reform process, initiated by the Chief Minister, is now well underway and we remain focused on delivering the best results possible through a flexible and efficient use of resources. Our Service is no stranger to this concept, as may be evidenced from efficiency measures already implemented and documented in previous reports and this work continued throughout 2013. Our offices at Maritime House were redeveloped, resulting in a significant reduction of rental area used by the Service and the amalgamation of both public offices into one single area. -
Discover Guernsey
Discover Guernsey Find out more about what Guernsey has to offer as your new home. GIBA.GG Contents Welcome to Guernsey 03 Discovering a Work-Life Balance 04 Guernsey’s Thriving Finance Sector 06 Understanding the Island 07 Practicalities of Living in Guernsey 09 Finding Your Dream Island Home 12 Setting Yourself Up in Your New Island Home 14 Food, Family and Fun 16 Wining and Dining 17 Making the Most of the Great Outdoors 18 Exploring the Beautiful Bailiwick 20 A Year in Guernsey 22 Key Contact Numbers and Websites 23 SURFERS AT L’ANCRESSE 02 GIBA.GG Welcome to Guernsey Located 26 nautical miles off the coast of France, Guernsey may only measure 25 square miles, but it is a global player in the Guernsey has a rich history. It’s long been a favourite insurance, banking, private wealth and destination for artists and writers, and is known for its fund management sectors. stunning coastline and sandy beaches, but it is also The island offers the best of all worlds - home to a thriving finance industry that offers specialist a financial centre to develop your career, services to a sophisticated global audience. a safe community to bring up a family and an outdoor playground to enjoy a As they say in Guernsey, à la perchôine (see you soon)! healthy lifestyle. VIEW OF HERM & SARK FROM ST PETER PORT, GUERNSEY L’ANCRESSE 03 GIBA.GG Discovering a Work-Life Balance Many professionals have discovered that Guernsey, with its thriving financial services industry, is the ideal location to enjoy a high-flying career balanced with a healthy lifestyle outside of work. -
General Aviation
OFFICIAL COVID-19 – Coronavirus Phase 5 Guidelines for Recreational Boating and General Aviation Effective from 00:01 Saturday 20 June 2020 In accordance with the commencement of Phase 5 of the Covid-19 lockdown exit strategy and following further discussions with the States of Guernsey’s Public Health Services’ team, Guernsey Ports have updated the guidelines for the use of locally based and moored pleasure boats and general aviation which take effect from 00:01 Saturday 20 June 2020. Phase 5 requires recreational boat owners and General Aviation aircraft owners and pilots to respect an individual’s personal space, as opposed to a direct measure social distance and to continue with regular hand washing and good respiratory hygiene practices. These are all important measures which will continue to minimise any viral or bacterial infection spread across the Bailiwick. The guidance below sets out the following: Changes to the current restrictions to enable recreational boating, subject to some remaining controls – section A Changes to the current restrictions to allow general aviation flights and activities, subject to some remaining controls – section B OFFICIAL Issue 1 200616 Page 1 of 4 OFFICIAL SECTION A: Recreational Boating Recreational boat owners (using any type of vessel, whether motorised or not) continue to be permitted to use their boats in Bailiwick of Guernsey waters for recreational purposes subject to the latest conditions: The latest weather forecast has been obtained and the vessel has been checked and inspected thoroughly before putting to sea. This should include ensuring that all boat systems and engines are operating correctly and all equipment is in date and operating as it should. -
Ommuniquécommunique the Newsletter of LA SOCIÉTÉ GUERNESIAISE the Newsletter of LA SOCIÉTÉ GUERNESIAISE Autumn 2010 Issue No.73
WINTER 2009 Issue No.68 CommuniquéCommunique The Newsletter of LA SOCIÉTÉ GUERNESIAISE The Newsletter of LA SOCIÉTÉ GUERNESIAISE Autumn 2010 Issue No.73 Guernsey’s Local Research, Natural History and Conservation Society Guernse y's Local Res ty earch, Natural History and Conservation Socie Christmas Luncheon ....................................................................................................... Collection of Annual Sunday 12 December Transactions We have arranged our Christmas lunch this year at the Hotel de Havelet, at 12.45 pm at a cost of £15.50 Saturday 4 December per person, including tip to staff, but excluding drinks. TheAnnual menu is on theGeneral enclosed sheet. Meeting TransactionsThe Annual Transactions 2007for 2009 will be available for Please send your cheque, payable to collection on or after Saturday 4 December, for those who elected to have a printed version. They can be TheLa Société AGM will Guernesiaise, be held at 7.30 along pm with on Tuesday 24 March at Every member of La Société is entitled to a copy of the Report Lathe Trelade names Hotel of those for the attending purpose and of transacting the following and collectedTransactions, from which La Société is the society’sHQ at Candie annual between journal. 10.00The business:their menu choices, 2007am Transactions and 12.30 werepm, or published from Les in Sablons November Interpretation and many to the Secretary by 1 December. membersCentre have between already 10.00 collected am and their 5.00 copies pm. from Please the a.There To hear will thebe noreport seating of the plan. President, Mrs Pat Costen. Headquartersnote that theyat Candie. will remain Some athave these also locations been delivered until to b. -
7 Day Self-Isolation Option
7 Day Self-Isolation Option Travel-related spread of the virus that causes COVID-19 contributed substantially to transmission across the world in the early phase of the pandemic, including in the Bailiwick of Guernsey. This trend was practically eliminated in Guernsey with the introduction of broad border controls and 14 days of compulsory self-isolation for everyone travelling to the Bailiwick. After an earlier trial to establish an alternative to a 14 day period of compulsory self- isolation, the Civil Contingencies Authority (CCA) agreed to move to Phase 5b of the Exit from Lockdown framework. Phase 5b sees the re-introduction of Group A, B and C Countries. If you have arrived from a Group B country or region, you will be able to opt for a test on Day 7 with release to passive follow-up on receipt of a negative test. This includes Herm and Sark residents. If you choose not to take a test on Day 7, you will have a compulsory 14 day self-isolation period. If you have spent time in a Group A country or region in the 7 days immediately before your arrival in the Bailiwick, you will not be eligible for the test on Day 7 option. The classification of a country will be considered on the date of your arrival into the Bailiwick, regardless of whether that country was classified in the same or a different Group when you spent time there. The classification of countries and regions is reviewed daily and updated at https://covid19.gov.gg/guidance/travel/countries. -
WINTER 2009 Issue No.68 Communiqué the Newsletter of LA SOCIÉTÉ GUERNESIAISE
WINTER 2009 Issue No.68 Communiqué The Newsletter of LA SOCIÉTÉ GUERNESIAISE Guernsey’s Local Research, Natural History and Conservation Society Annual General Meeting Transactions 2007 The AGM will be held at 7.30 pm on Tuesday 24 March at Every member of La Société is entitled to a copy of the Report La Trelade Hotel for the purpose of transacting the following and Transactions, which is the society’s annual journal. The business: 2007 Transactions were published in November and many members have already collected their copies from the a. To hear the report of the President, Mrs Pat Costen. Headquarters at Candie. Some have also been delivered to b. To receive the annual statement of accounts. members’ homes by volunteer members of La Société. c. To elect the officers and members of the council. Unfortunately it has not been possible to deliver all the There will be 3 vacancies for Council members as uncollected 2007 Transactions. Mrs J. Grange, L. Curtis and J. Nicolle retire after serving their term of office. Nominations for these, supported by a Therefore if you have not received your 2007 copy of the seconder, should be sent to the Secretary to reach her by Transactions it is available for collection at the headquarters Monday 9 March. at Candie when the office is open on Saturday, Tuesday and e. To appoint auditors. Thursday mornings. f. To award Honorary Membership. g. To approve raising the corporate subscription rate to £200. The journal contains the reports of the various study sections. h. To consider any other matters or propositions affecting For example, the Ornithology Section report contains five La Société.