AML/CFT/CPF Handbook updates now in effect
As part of our commitment to maintaining a clear, proportionate and effective regulatory framework, we have updated the AML/CFT/CPF Handbook to reflect a number of changes to our requirements and guidance. These changes support our ongoing work to protect Jersey from financial crime while ensuring regulatory requirements remain practical and straightforward to apply.
The updates include:
- changes to the reliance and Money Laundering Compliance Officer (MLCO) regime following consultation with industry – read our feedback paper for further information
- updated Appendix C – written assurance template
- updates to Code of Practice 65 (COP 65), reflecting the change we communicated in August 2026 to sanctions notices
- updated glossary definition of 'DBS check of equivalent' deleting spent convictions from the definition
Codes of Practice numbering
To minimise disruption for firms, we have sought to limit changes to existing COP numbering wherever possible.
As a result, the new COP introduced in Chapter 2.6 has been numbered COP 18A, avoiding the need to renumber subsequent provisions. In Chapter 5, COPs 56 and 57 have been removed; however, the numbering has been retained and marked as deleted.
This approach helps maintain consistency within the Handbook and reduces the impact of the changes on firms that reference COP numbering in their policies, procedures and training materials.
FATF Plenary update
We have updated appendix D1 and appendix D2 of our AML/CFT/CPF Handbook, in response to the latest Financial Action Task Force (FATF) statements of 30 October 2026.
To see what has changed, go to our amendments log.
What this means
Effective immediately, countries and territories listed under Sources 1 and 2 of Appendix D2 should be treated as not compliant with FATF Recommendations for the purpose of Article 17A of the Money Laundering Order.
Next steps
Supervised persons should:
- review policies, procedures, and existing customer relationships, to assess the impact of these updates on their business
- take particular care when considering placing reliance on an obliged person based in one of these countries and territories
- discuss any concerns with your supervisor
Supervised persons may be required to undertake additional actions to mitigate the risk.
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Contact us
For questions about the policy changes, contact our Policy team.