The Government says it notes, “with disappointment”, the European Parliament’s objection, today, to the entry into force of the European Commission’s decision to remove certain jurisdictions, including Gibraltar, from the EU’s list of ‘high-risk’ third-countries with strategic deficiencies as regards anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (“AML/CFT”).
Yesterday evening, the Chief Minister's New Year's message was broadcast on GBC. The transcript is as follows:
'Good evening
I hope you have had an enjoyable Christmas and New Year period with your families. Whatever your personal beliefs it is family that makes the festive season so special. For Justine and me it has been great to watch Sebastian enjoy opening presents and saying his first words.
Following the enactment by Government of the Financial Services (Information Gathering and Co-operation) Act 2013 in October last year the Financial Services Commission (FSC) has become a full signatory to the Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MMoU) of the International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO).
The popular Channel 5 series, Gibraltar: Britain in the Sun, returns to our screens this evening at 9pm local time. This will be the second series of the programme which aims to give UK viewers a taste of life on the Rock by following locals and expats as they go about their daily business.