Guernsey Financial Services Commission Consultation on 2024 Fee Rates

Guernsey Financial Services Commission • www.gfsc.gg 1 CONSULTATION PAPER ON PROPOSALS FOR FEE RATES FOR 2024 ISSUED 26 JULY 2023

Guernsey Financial Services Commission • www.gfsc.gg 2 Contents

1. Executive Summary .......................................................................................................................... 3
   1.1.Consultation Overview................................................................................................................. 3
   1.2.Affected and Interested Parties..................................................................................................... 3
   1.3.Providing Feedback ...................................................................................................................... 3
2. The Commission’s Mission Statement ............................................................................................. 4
3. Purpose and Scope of this Consultation Paper.................................................................................. 5
   3.1.Purpose ......................................................................................................................................... 5
   3.2.Approach to Setting Fees.............................................................................................................. 5
   3.3.Parties with whom we are consulting ........................................................................................... 5
4. Proposals........................................................................................................................................... 6
   4.1.Overall Increase in Fees................................................................................................................ 6
   4.2.Rebalancing of insurance fees.................................................................................................... 10
   4.3.Operating an investment exchange in the Bailiwick of Guernsey.............................................. 10
   4.4.VASPs within an AMC structure ............................................................................................... 11
5. Next Steps................................................................................................................................... 11
   Appendix A – Questions for Public Comment...................................................................................... 12
   Appendix B – Proposed 2024 Fee Rates............................................................................................... 13

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1. Executive Summary
   1.1. Consultation Overview
   1.1.1. The Guernsey Financial Services Commission (the “Commission”) is issuing this
   Consultation Paper on proposals for the fee rates and administrative penalties to apply from 1 January 2024, including:

• an overall proposed increase in fees of 7.3% (1% lower than current
  Guernsey inflation) for all fees except those introduced in 2023, to maintain the real value of our income considering current inflation rates,
• A rebalancing of fees within the insurance sector on request of the industry
  body with an aim to provide greater competition with other jurisdictions,
• An increase in the regulatory fee when operating an exchange within the
  Bailiwick, and
• An update to the fees for VASPs within an Actively Managed Certificate
  (‘AMC’) structure.
  1.1.2. Our aim is to ensure that the Commission is able to meet it ongoing costs, which
  have been increasing in the recent inflationary environment, retain our skilled and experienced staff and have a prudent level of reserves to meet any future unexpected costs.
  1.1.3. These fees, being slightly under the rate of inflation for Guernsey in March 2023,
  are proposed on the basis that the Commission aims through 2024 to use reserves to cover some portion of its ongoing costs, including our technology investment programme.
  1.1.4. We are conscious however, that there are a range of uncertainties in 2024 such as
  the possibility of a UK recession that could impact new business for Guernsey, possible actions required after the MoneyVal visit and the ongoing costs of a robust and reputable enforcement process.
  1.1.5. The goal for this Consultation Paper is to elicit feedback on the proposed 2024
  fee rates.
  1.2. Affected and Interested Parties
  1.2.1. These proposals would directly affect the majority of existing licensees, registered
  entities, and authorised entities, as well as any applicants for licensing or registration. This Consultation Paper has also been shared with governmental bodies and industry bodies in the Bailiwick. A full list of parties with whom this Consultation Paper has been shared is included in section 3.3.
  1.3. Providing Feedback
  1.3.1. Responses to this Consultation Paper are requested by 20 September 2023.
  1.3.2. We welcome and strongly encourage respondents to provide feedback or
  comment. Responses are most useful when they:
• directly address a specific issue or question,

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• provide a rationale and support for the opinions expressed, and
• suggest alternative solutions in the event of disagreement.
  1.3.3. Feedback may be provided online through the Consultation Hub section of the
  Commission’s website, https://consultationhub.gfsc.gg/. We also welcome meetings with industry bodies, or firms, when they have specific feedback that they would like to give.
  1.3.4. Following appropriate consideration of any feedback received the Commission
  will provide a summary of feedback received, along with the final fees that will come into force from 1 January 2024, within a feedback paper on our website.

2. The Commission’s Mission Statement
   2.1.1. The Commission seeks to regulate and supervise financial services in the
   Bailiwick of Guernsey with integrity, proportionality, and professional excellence, and in doing so help uphold the international reputation of the Bailiwick of Guernsey as a finance centre.

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3. Purpose and Scope of this Consultation Paper
3.1. Purpose
3.1.1. This Consultation Paper seeks to detail the Commission’s proposals for fee rates
for 2024, including changes to existing fees where appropriate.
3.1.2. This Consultation Paper is on proposed fees and administrative penalties to be
issued under:

• The Financial Services Business (Enforcement Powers) (Bailiwick of
  Guernsey) Law, 2020,
• The Companies (Guernsey) Law, 2008 (“the Companies Law”),
• The Limited Partnerships (Guernsey) Law, 1995,
• The Limited Liability Partnerships (Guernsey) Law, 2013,
• The Criminal Justice (Proceeds of Crime) (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law,
  1999, and
• the following laws, collectively referred to as “the Supervisory Laws”:
• The Banking Supervision (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2020,
• The Insurance Business (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2002,
• The Insurance Managers and Insurance Intermediaries (Bailiwick of
  Guernsey) Law, 2002,
• The Regulation of Fiduciaries, Administration Businesses and
  Company Directors, etc (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2020,
• The Protection of Investors (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2020, and
• The Lending, Credit and Finance (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2022.
  3.2. Approach to Setting Fees
  3.2.1. The Commission aims to set fees that are fair, proportionate, and broadly aligned
  with the costs of regulation, as far as is reasonably practicable in each case.
  3.2.2. For supervised firms, this is reflected through our use of bandings for charging
  fees. For most sectors this means that larger firms pay a higher fee, which reflects the additional resources the Commission dedicates to supervising such firms.
  3.2.3. For applications, individuals and firms that make a request requiring due
  consideration by the Commission, such as a new licence application or change of controller, pay for it.
  3.3. Parties with whom we are consulting
  3.3.1. This Consultation Paper will affect the majority of licensees, collective
  investment schemes, registered business, registered individuals, and applicants for licensing, registration, or authorisation, pursuant to the Supervisory Laws.
  3.3.2. As required by section 13(b) of the Financial Services Commission (Bailiwick of
  Guernsey) Law, 1987, and the relevant provisions of the Supervisory Laws, this Consultation Paper has been shared with the following bodies:
• States of Guernsey, Policy & Resources Committee,
• States of Guernsey, Committee for Economic Development,
• States of Alderney, Policy & Finance Committee, and

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• Chief Pleas of Sark, Policy & Finance Committee.
  3.3.3. This Consultation Paper has also been shared with the:
• Guernsey International Business Association,
• Association of Guernsey Banks,
• Guernsey Investment and Funds Association,
• Guernsey International Insurance Association,
• Guernsey Association of Trustees,
• Guernsey Association of Pension Providers,
• Guernsey Branch of the Institute of Directors,
• NED Forum,
• Commercial Bar Association,
• Guernsey Bar Council,
• Guernsey Association of Compliance Officers, and
• Guernsey Society for Chartered and Certified Accountants.

4. Proposals
   4.1. Overall Increase in Fees
   4.1.1. The Commission is seeking an overall increase in the level of fees reflective of
   inflation for the majority of licensed, authorised, or registered entities, with our rationale set out below. This has been set at 7.3%, as it reflects current market conditions in Guernsey being 1% below Guernsey inflation as of March 2023, our forecast requirements for the next year and our current financial position, given our performance against budget to-date in 2023 and levels of usable reserves.
   4.1.2. Our assessment takes into account the increasing costs the Commission has been
   experiencing in 2023, the need to retain and recruit skilled staff and develop the IT and data management systems and infrastructure necessary to ensure the Commission can continue to meet its international regulatory obligations.
   4.1.3. We are also conscious that there are a range of uncertain outcomes in 2024; firstly,
   whether the UK will enter into a recession and the impact of this on Guernsey especially with regards to our authorisations. Secondly, the probability that whatever the outcome of our MoneyVal visit in 2024 there will in all likelihood be actions for the Commission to complete. Finally the ongoing costs of a robust and reputable enforcement process. If any of these outcomes occur, we want to have sufficient reserves to address them quickly but also to cushion any future fee increases to industry. Rate of Inflation
   4.1.4. As noted within our 2022 and 2023 Fee Consultation Papers
   1
   , our internal financial modelling suggested that the Commission would be capable of 1 Refer to GFSC - 2022 Fee Consultation Paper - Issued.pdf, pages 9 to 10 and GFSC – 2023 Consultation paper on Fee rates for 2023.pdf, page 6.

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Figure 1: Percentage change in inflation indices from March 21 to March 2023. Sources:

• Guernsey: https://gov.gg/rpi
• Jersey: https://www.gov.je/Government/JerseyInFigures/BusinessEconomy/pages/inflation.aspx
• IoM: https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/departments/cabinet-office/statistics-isle-of-man/inflation/
• UK: https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/inflationandpriceindices/timeseries/chaw/mm23
  sustaining its operations over 2023 and 2024 with fee increases benchmarked to inflation.
  4.1.5. Inflation has since then increased to rates higher than those seen in the last 30
  years and remains at a stubbornly high level. This appears to be in response to several macroeconomic factors, including:
• the impact of quantitative easing on money supply, leading to an excessive
  amount of fiat currency chasing a finite supply of goods,
• the conflict in Ukraine,
• an ongoing tight jobs market due to a significant reduction in the available
  workforce following Covid-19.
  Actual rates of inflation experienced in the UK and Crown Dependencies from 2021 to 2023 so far, are shown in Figure 1. In its most recent Quarterly Inflation Bulletin the States of Guernsey noted that the annual change in RPI from March 2022 to March 2023 was 8.3%, which has dropped only slightly from a peak of 8.5% in December 2022.
  4.1.6. In its May 2023 monetary policy report, the Bank of England raised interest rates
  by 25 basis points to 4.5% to reflect the ongoing inflationary environment which saw a higher than expected CPI of 10.2% in Q1 2023, way above the targeted 2%. This was followed by an unexpected 50 basis point increase in June 2023, in reaction to overall UK inflation remaining at 8.7%, with core inflation actually rising.
  4.1.7. The Bailiwick is exposed to some of the same factors driving inflation globally,
  as can been seen by the rate of increase in the 13 Household Cost Indices (‘HCI’) in Guernsey. These HCIs are designed to show how different inflation rates for -2.00% 0.00% 2.00% 4.00% 6.00% 8.00% 10.00% 12.00% 14.00% 16.00% Mar-21 Apr-21 May-21 Jun-21 Jul-21 Aug-21 Sep-21 Oct-21 Nov-21 Dec-21 Jan-22 Feb-22 Mar-22 Apr-22 May-22 Jun-22 Jul-22 Aug-22 Sep-22 Oct-22 Nov-22 Dec-22 Jan-23 Feb-23 Mar-23 Guernsey (RPIX) Jersey (RPIX) Isle of Man (RPIX) UK (RPIX)

Guernsey Financial Services Commission • www.gfsc.gg 8 different types of households compare with each other taking into account rental and mortgage costs. The change in HCIs over the last year ranges from 6.9% to 8.6%, showing that these inflationary pressures, whilst not as high as in the UK are also affecting Guernsey. Staff Resources
4.1.8. As highlighted in both our 2021 and 2022 annual reports
2
,the Commission has experienced higher than optimalstaff turnover rates over the past three years, 14% in 2022, 21% in 2021 and 16% in 2020. We identified several root causes behind this, including:

• staff being offered higher salaries by the financial services industry than we
  can afford;
• higher costs of travel on and off island; and
• high rental and house purchase costs in the Bailiwick putting upward
  pressure on the cost of living.
  4.1.9. Retention and recruitment of the talented staff necessary to authorise, supervise,
  and investigate firms is vital to ensuring we continue to meet international standards. This was highlighted as part of the findings from the inspection of the Commission by the IAIS in 20183 and will be pertinent to the upcoming MONEYVAL inspection in 2024.
  4.1.10. We have taken steps to mitigate some of the above. In June 2022 we gave the
  majority of staff a bonus to reflect the additional work they completed due to the level of staff turnover. We also rebased the pay for our most junior staff to bring their pay level more into line with the finance sector, with whom we are competing for staff. We continue to support housing for our graduates, who are most exposed to the Guernsey rental market. However, despite all this on a forward looking basis we expect to see a further impact on housing costs due to continually increasing BoE base rates.
  4.1.11. To attract and retain staff, in an unusually competitive financial services market,
  we believe it is necessary to increase salaries based on our performance evaluation framework, taking into account recent growth in financial services, a buoyant job market and global market trends, and to provide further accommodation support for junior staff. As such, the proposed fee increase is necessary given we are lightly staffed compared to our peers and we remain concerned about the impact caused by high staff turnover rates. The Costs of Regulation
  4.1.12. As highlighted in our 2023 fee consultation, the Commission has sought to
  contain the level of historic fee increases beyond those necessary. Fee increases on the part of the Commission have averaged 3.04% over the last eight years. This 2 Refer to Annual Reports — GFSC 3 Refer to https://www.gfsc.gg/sites/default/files/uploads/Assessment_Report_MAP_Guernsey_2018-2019.pdf,
  page 29, summary of recommendations to Insurance Core Principle 2.

Guernsey Financial Services Commission • www.gfsc.gg 9 remains significantly lower than our peer jurisdictions, a number of whom continue to increase their fees significantly above inflation4 .
4.1.13. Our comparatively lower level of fee increases has only been accomplished
through cost discipline. We do, however, continue to see increasing costs associated with enforcement cases, those costs associated with the large volume of international standards against which the Commission, and the Bailiwick, are measured, and additional responsibilities (such as the addition of the director registration regime). As noted in previous annual reports and the 2023 fee consultation paper the volume of international standards has continued to increase. We need to reflect those increasing responsibilities and costs through a fee increase aligned with inflation.
4.1.14. The Commission did, however, experience an operating surplus in 2021 and 2022,
in part due to a combination of unanticipated factors – including the high staff turnover rates experienced leading to a significant reduction in costs, a higher than expected number of authorisations and higher than expected fine revenue. Whilst the first of these is not a welcome position to be in and the latter can be very cyclical it did mean we were in a better than expected position at the end of 2022.
4.1.15. In light of current market conditions, we believe a fee increase, aligned to inflation
is necessary to sustain the Commission’s operations, given the challenges outlined above, during 2023. However, the Commission does believe that based on its strong balance sheet position that it can in, a balanced and prudent way, reduce the overall fee increase to firms to 7.3%.
4.1.16. We are also aware that 2024 brings fresh challenges such as possible outcomes of
our MoneyVal visit in April and any associated actions required, the potential for a recession in the UK following the tightening market environments and the lack of growth and the increasing costs of operating a robust and reputable enforcement process. The Commission wishes to ensure we are in a position to react to these potential challenges quickly and, if necessary, to ensure future fee increases are measured. To achieve these, we need to ensure we utilise our reserves in a balanced and prudent manner, hence a fee increase which is close to the current rate of inflation.
4.1.17. A number of firms and individuals are due to be licensed by or registered with the
Commission for the first time ever in 2023 and therefore 2024 will be the first year of full oversight of these entities and individuals. As we will still be assessing the level of resources needed for these firms in 2024 our proposal is for all entities authorised under the Lending Credit and Finance Law and individuals registered under the Director Registration Regime not to be subject to a fee increase for 2024. This will be reassessed in future years. Question 1: Do you have any comments on the overall proposed fee increase? 4 The JSFC has consulted on an increase for Investment Business Fees of 12.7% (March 2023) and an increase in Funds Business fees by 14.7% (May 2023).

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4.2. Rebalancing of insurance fees
4.2.1. As mentioned in our 2023 fee consultation paper, the Commission, in association
with the Guernsey International Insurance Association (‘GIIA’), was considering how fees within the insurance sector could be restructured. The consideration for this restructuring, at the request of the industry body, was with an aim to make Guernsey’s Special Purpose Insurance (‘SPI’) sector comparable with others.
4.2.2. This restructuring was done in line with the strict parameter, that any reduction in
fee for one section of the Guernsey insurance industry, must be rebalanced elsewhere in the insurance sector, such that the Commission’s ability to regulate the sector effectively is not hindered, and that the insurance sector is not being cross subsidised by the other financial services sector.
4.2.3. On this basis the following proposal is being consulted on. All Cat 6 SPI
application and annual fees at a PCC/ICC cell level to be reduced to £100 with a resultant increase in the fees for any Category 5 insurance companies. Based on our invoice data for 2023 this would lead to an approximate increase of £110 (1.63% before any inflationary increase) for these firms.
4.2.4. Separately we have previously stated our intention to increase fees for insurers
who provide insurance for retail customers, to reflect the increased supervisory resource required for these firms. In line with this in the first half of the year we consulted on a range of additional measures aimed to reduce the risk posed to the Bailiwick of Guernsey by this particular section of the insurance industry. As
part of this consultation a specific definition of a retail customer was proposed
and the feedback from this consultation is currently being considered.
4.2.5. Until this definition has been finalised, and all firms have reported whether they
have retail customers or not, we do not have a full and final view of the total population of firms that would be required to pay increased fees. As such we do not feel it would be fair to increase fees on only certain firms. On this basis we aim to consult on any fees increases relating to these specific firms once the final feedback on the consultation has been given and the new definition concluded. Question 2: Do you have any comments on the proposed restructuring of the insurance fees?
4.3. Operating an investment exchange in the Bailiwick of Guernsey
4.3.1. The Commission aims to set fees that are fair, proportionate, and broadly aligned
with the costs of regulation, as far as is reasonably practicable in each case. In light of the levels of international regulation that affect investment exchanges and the amount of supervisory resource current being spent, both now and in the future, we are proposing a specific one-off increase in the regulatory fee for operating an investment exchange in the Bailiwick. The increase being proposed is £60k.
4.3.2. We note that at the current time we only have one established investment
exchange operating in the Bailiwick. If any future applications were received from credible individuals to start up an investment exchange, consideration would be given at such a time as to an appropriate fee for a smaller, less established organisation. To be clear, this only applies to investment exchanges that are not

Guernsey Financial Services Commission • www.gfsc.gg 11 utilising virtual assets, which are separately captured under our Lending Credit and Finance Law. Question 3: Do you have any comments on the proposed increase in the fee to operate an investment exchange in the Bailiwick?
4.4. VASPs within an AMC structure
4.4.1. Following the passage of the Lending, Credit and Finance Law at the start of 2023,
we have been reviewing and considering the various licence applications and requests for discretionary exemptions that have been presented to us. One particular area that has been brought to our attention have been Actively Managed Certificate (‘AMC’) issuers which hold virtual assets.
4.4.2. These are Guernsey Special Purpose Vehicles (‘SPVs’) that are the legal owners
of Virtual Assets. We are conscious that with the advent of the law there are a range of questions and queries that have arisen with regards to when an entity requires a VASP licence and, where relevant, we are considering further guidance or FAQs. Where a licence is required for this type of vehicle the Commission, is however, seeking to be proportionate, and does not believe that the current VASP charges are appropriate for this type of entity.
4.4.3. We are therefore proposing to significantly reduce the fees for an AMC issuer and
its associated cells. The costs for an AMC issuer would be in line with the costs of an investment fund at £3,750 with a £500 charge for a cell. We would, however, look to limit the total amount of cells associated with any individual AMC issuer which holds VASPs to prevent an increase in regulatory risk. Question 4: Do you have any comments on the proposed changes to fees for VASPs within an AMC structure?
5. Next Steps
5.1.1. This Consultation will be open for a period of eight weeks, with a closing date for
responses of 20 September 2023.
5.1.2. Responses should be submitted through the Commission’s Consultation Hub,
which can be found at https://consultationhub.gfsc.gg/. Guidance on how to provide feedback can be found in section 1.3 of this paper.
5.1.3. Following the consultation period, the Commission will collate and consider
responses provided. The Commission will consult with the States of Guernsey before issuing a feedback statement. That statement will provide a summary of the responses received, together with the final fees that will come into force from 1 January 2024.

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Appendix A – Questions for Public Comment
Question 1: Do you have any comments on the overall proposed fee increase? Question 2: Do you have any comments on the proposed restructuring of the insurance fees? Question 3: Do you have any comments on the proposed increase in the fee to operate an investment exchange in the Bailiwick? Question 4: Do you have any comments on the proposed changes to fees for VASPs within an AMC structure?

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Appendix B – Proposed 2024 Fee Rates
B.1. Banking Sector
Application Fees Current Fee for 2023 Proposed Fee for 2024 Bank Licence Application £43,790 £46,985 Amalgamation and Migration £2,635 £2,825 Change of Controller £2,370 £2,545 Annual Fees Current Fee for 2023 Proposed Fee for 2024 Total Assets Band:
Below £500,000,000 £43,790 £46,985
£500,000,000 to £999,999,999 Total Assets x 0.000066435 Minimum of £43,790 Total Assets x 0.00007129 Minimum of £46,985 £1,000,000,000 or Greater £66,435 £71,285 Plus, Additional Fees for:
Guernsey subsidiary banks 25% of relevant annual fee 25% of relevant annual fee Retail operations (both subsidiaries and branches) 50% of relevant annual fee 50% of relevant annual fee Additional trading names, where a bank is effectively operating multiple separate businesses under one licence 50% of relevant annual fee 50% of relevant annual fee Branches outside of the Bailiwick £16,610 £17,825

Guernsey Financial Services Commission • www.gfsc.gg 14 B.2. Insurance Sector Application Fees Current Fee for 2023 Proposed Fee for 2024 International Insurer:
Life Insurer / Reinsurer
(Category 1 / 2) £6,640 £7,125
Commercial Insurer / Reinsurer
(Category 3 / 4) £9,960 £10,685
Captive Insurer / Reinsurer (Category 5) £6,640 £7,125 Category 6 £6,640 £7,125 PCC or ICC Core:
Not Writing Business £6,640 £7,125
Life Insurer / Reinsurer
(Category 1 / 2) £6,640 £7,125
Commercial Insurer / Reinsurer
(Category 3 / 4) £9,960 £10,685
Captive Insurer / Reinsurer (Category 5) £6,640 £7,245 Category 6 £6,640 £7,125 Cell of a PCC or ICC:
Life Insurer / Reinsurer
(Category 1 / 2) £2,170 £2,330
Commercial Insurer / Reinsurer
(Category 3 / 4) £3,255 £3,495
Captive Insurer / Reinsurer
(Category 5) £2,170 £2,330
Non-Special Purpose Insurer
(Category 6) £2,170 £2,330
Special Purpose Insurer
(Category 6) £1,000 £100
Reactivation of a Dormant Cell:
Life Insurer / Reinsurer
(Category 1 / 2)
£2,170 minus £175, pro-rated to end of the year £2,340 minus £190, pro-rated to end of the year Commercial Insurer / Reinsurer (Category 3 / 4) £3,255 minus £175, pro-rated to end of the year £3,510 minus £190, pro-rated to end of the year Captive Insurer / Reinsurer (Category 5) £2,170 minus £175, pro-rated to end of the year £2,190 minus £190, pro-rated to end of the year Category 6 Non-Special Purpose Insurer £2,170 minus £175, pro-rated to end of the year £2,190 minus £190, pro-rated to end of the year Domestic Insurer £3,740 £4,015 Mutual, Friendly, or Provident Society £3,740 £4,015 Insurance Manager £6,180 £6,630 Insurance Intermediary (Base Fee) £6,225 £6,680 Additional Category of Intermediary Licence:
General – Personal Lines £220 £235
General – Commercial £430 £460
Long Term – Life £430 £460
Long Term – Regular Premium £660 £710
Long Term – Single Premium (Insurance
Element)
£2,135 £2,290

Guernsey Financial Services Commission • www.gfsc.gg 15 B.2. Insurance Sector (continued) Application Fees (continued) Current Fee for 2023 Proposed Fee for 2024 Amalgamation and Migration £2,635 £2,825 Application for Consent to a Scheme of Transfer of Long Term Business £6,230 £6,685 Change of Controller £2,370 £2,545 Conversion / transfer / subsumption of regulated entities under Part V of Companies Law £1,255 £1,345 Variation of Activities in respect of which Insurer is Licensed £1,345 £1,445

Guernsey Financial Services Commission • www.gfsc.gg 16 B.2. Insurance Sector (continued) Annual Fees Current Fee for 2023 Proposed Fee for 2024 Active Life Insurer (PCC and Non-Cellular) (Category 1 / 2) Net Policyholder Liabilities Band:
Below £1 £6,640 £7,125
£1 to £999,999 £8,620 £9,250
£1,000,000 to £9,999,999 £10,585 £11,360
£10,000,000 to £99,999,999 £16,465 £17,665 £100,000,000 to £499,999,999 £26,265 £28,180 £500,000,000 to £1,999,999,999 £50,860 £54,575 £2,000,000,000 or Greater £99,715 £106,995 Life Insurer Closed to New Business (PCC and Non-Cellular) (Category 1 / 2) Net Policyholder Liabilities Band:
Below £1 £6,640 £7,125
£1 to £9,999,999 £8,610 £9,240
£10,000,000 to £499,999,999 £11,850 £12,715 £500,000,000 or Greater £16,465 £17,665 Non-Life International Insurer:
Commercial Insurer / Reinsurer
(Category 3 / 4) £9,960 £10,685
Captive Insurer / Reinsurer (Category 5) £6,640 £7,245 Category 6 £6,640 £7,125 Domestic Insurer Gross Written Premium Band:
Below £12,000 £555 £595
£12,000 to £4,999,999 £3,740 £4,015
£5,000,000 or Greater £19,075 £20,465
Mutual, Friendly, or Provident Society:
Non-Commercial £555 £595
Commercial £3,740 £4,015
Member of Association for Travel
Insurance
£1,710 £1,835
Cell of a PCC or ICC:
Life Insurer / Reinsurer
(Category 1 / 2) £2,170 £2,330
Commercial Insurer / Reinsurer
(Category 3 / 4) £3,255 £3,495
Captive Insurer / Reinsurer
(Category 5) £2,170 £2,330
Non-Special Purpose Insurer
(Category 6) £2,170 £2,330
Special Purpose Insurer
(Category 6) £1,000 £100
Transformer Cell £1,000 £1,075
Dormant Cell £175 £190

Guernsey Financial Services Commission • www.gfsc.gg 17 B.2. Insurance Sector (continued) Annual Fees Current Fee for 2023 Proposed Fee for 2024 Insurance Manager (Based on Companies under Management) Pure £5,865 £6,295 Commercial £9,820 £10,535 Society of Lloyds £3,400 £3,650 Insurance Intermediary (Base Fee) £3,020 £3,240 Plus, Additional Fees for Category of Intermediary:
General – Personal Lines £220 £235
General – Commercial £430 £460
Long Term – Life £430 £460
Long Term – Regular Premium £660 £710
Long Term – Single Premium (Insurance
Element)
£2,135 £2,290
Long Term – Single Premium (PoI
Element)
£1,320 £1,415
Plus, Additional Fee for Intermediary Turnover from Licensed Bailiwick Activity:
Below £250,000 £2,135 £2,290
£250,000 to £499,999 £3,230 £3,465
£500,000 to £749,999 £4,270 £4,580
£750,000 to £999,999 £5,350 £5,740
£1,000,000 to £1,999,999 £6,420 £6,890
£2,000,000 to £2,999,999 £7,500 £8,050
£3,000,000 or Greater £8,565 £9,190

Guernsey Financial Services Commission • www.gfsc.gg 18 B.3. Fiduciary Sector Application Fees Current Fee for 2023 Proposed Fee for 2024 Personal Fiduciary Licence £1,210 £1,300 Primary Fiduciary Licence £2,750 £2,950 Secondary Fiduciary Licence £670 £720 Discretionary Exemption (Individual) £570 £610 Discretionary Exemption (Company or Partnership) £1,270 £1,365 Amalgamation and Migration £2,635 £2,825 Change of Controller £2,370 £2,545 Consent to Use a Name £2,155 £2,310 Notification of Ancillary Vehicles £670 £720 Annual Fees Current Fee for 2023 Proposed Fee for 2024 Personal Fiduciary Licensee £1,255 £1,345 Primary Fiduciary Licensee – Turnover Band:
Below £250,000 £6,115 £6,560
£250,000 to £499,999 £12,220 £13,110
£500,000 to £999,999 £18,335 £19,675
£1,000,000 to £1,999,999 £24,440 £26,225
£2,000,000 to £3,999,999 £30,555 £32,785
£4,000,000 to £7,999,999 £36,660 £39,335
£8,000,000 to £15,999,999 £48,880 £52,450
£16,000,000 or Greater £61,105 £65,565
Pension Regulation Fee:
Fixed Fee £555 £595
Fee per Scheme Member
£1
Subject to a £7,500 cap per scheme
£1
Subject to a £7,500 cap per scheme

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Scheme £3,780 £4,055
Plus: Additional Fast Track Application
Fee
£500 £535
New Class of Existing Umbrella/Multi￾Class Scheme £855 £915 Plus: Additional Fee for Additional Elements to Fast Track Funds £500 £535 Closed-Ended Collective Investment Schemes:
Scheme £3,780 £4,055
Plus: Fast Track Additional Application
Fee
£500 £535
“De-QIFing” £3,055 £3,280
“De-PIFing” £3,055 £3,280
Registration of Non-Application Prospectus £500 £535 Form EX Notification £1,310 £1,405 Licensees £2,750 £2,950 Amalgamation and Migration £2,635 £2,825 Consent to Removal from Register £2,450 £2,630 Change of Controller £2,370 £2,545 Extension of Licence £1,345 £1,445 Annual Fees Current Fee for 2023 Proposed Fee for 2024 Open-Ended Collective Investment Schemes:
Schemes £3,780 £4,055
Additional Classes £265 £285
Designated Territories Scheme (EX) £660 £710 Closed-Ended Collective Investment Schemes £3,780 £4,055 Designated Persons, Brokers, and Licensees with an Authorised Financial Advisor – Turnover Band:
Below £1,500,000 £3,940 £4,230
£1,500,000 to £2,999,999 £6,210 £6,665
£3,000,000 to £5,999,999 £8,370 £8,980
£6,000,000 to 11,999,999 £10,800 £11,590
£12,000,000 or Greater £13,500 £14,485
Manager of Overseas Collective Investment
Scheme
£3,940 £4,230
Principal Managers of Open-Ended Schemes £1,970 £2,115 Managers of Closed-Ended Schemes £1,970 £2,115 Investment Exchanges £77,290 £142,930 Insurance Intermediary with PoI Licence £1,320 £1,415 Other Licensees £3,940 £4,230

Guernsey Financial Services Commission • www.gfsc.gg 20 B.6. Lending, Credit and Finance Sector Application Fees Current Fee for 2023 Proposed Fee for 2024 Licence Application for:
Credit Providers (Home Finance) £6,000 £6,000 Credit Providers (Consumer Credit) £4,500 £4,500 Services Ancillary to Credit (Home Finance and Consumer Credit) £4,500 £4,500 Financial Firm Businesses £4,500 £4,500 Platforms £6,000 £6,000 Virtual Asset Service Providers (Exchanges and Stablecoin Issuers) £95,000 £95,000 Virtual Asset Service Providers (Non￾Exchanges) £25,000 £25,000 Amalgamation and Migration £2,635 £2,635 Change of Controller £2,370 £2,370 Exemption for a Company or Partnership £1,270 £1,270 Exemption for an Individual £570 £570 Extension of a Licence £1,345 £1,345 Annual Fees (From 1 July 2023) Current Fee for 2023 Proposed Fee for 2024 Credit Providers (Home Finance):
Non-Bank with a Below £100,000,000 Lending Book £6,000 £6,000 Non-Bank with a Greater than £100,000,000 Lending Book £9,000 £9,000 Bank Credit Provider (Home Finance) 50% of Relevant Fee Above £6,000 Credit Providers (Consumer Credit):
Non-Bank with a Below £10,000,000 Lending
Book £4,500 £4,500
Non-Bank with a Greater than £10,000,000
Lending Book £7,500 £7,500
Bank Credit Provider (Consumer Credit) 50% of Relevant Fee Above £4,500 Services Ancillary to Credit:
Home Finance £4,500 £4,500
Consumer Credit £3,000 £3,000
Financial Firm Businesses £1,500 £1,500
Platforms £6,000 £6,000
Virtual Asset Service Providers:
Exchanges and Stablecoin Issuers £95,000 £95,000 Non-Exchanges £25,000 £25,000

Guernsey Financial Services Commission • www.gfsc.gg 21 B.7. Prescribed Businesses Registration / Annual Fees Current Fee for 2023 Proposed Fee for 2024 Number of Full-Time / Full-Time Equivalent Staff:
1 to 5 £780 £835
6 £890 £955
7 £1,015 £1,090
8 £1,135 £1,220
9 £1,255 £1,345
10 £1,375 £1,475
11 £1,490 £1,600
12 £1,610 £1,730
13 £1,730 £1,855
14 £1,850 £1,985
15 £1,965 £2,110
16 £2,085 £2,235
17 £2,205 £2,365
18 £2,325 £2,495
19 £2,440 £2,620
20 £2,560 £2,745
21 £2,680 £2,875
22 £2,800 £3,005
23 £2,920 £3,135
24 £3,035 £3,255
25 or Greater £3,150 £3,380
B.7. Director Registration Regime
Registration / Annual Fees Current Fee for 2023 Proposed Fee for 2024 Director Registration Regime £75 £75

Guernsey Financial Services Commission • www.gfsc.gg 22 B.7. Other Fees and Penalties Other Fees Not Specific to a Sector Administrative Financial Penalties5 Late Filing Penalty Current Fee for 2023 Proposed Fee for 2024 First Month £125 £125 Second Month £250 £250 Third Month £375 £375 Each Subsequent Month £375 £375 Inaccurate Filing Penalty (From 1 January 2024) Error Identified by Firm Error Identified by the Commission On identification of the error and return of the submission for correction by the firm £135 £535 Each subsequent month taken to correct the error £135 £535 5 These penalties are not applicable to Prescribed Businesses and Non-Regulated Financial Services Businesses. Application Fees Current Fee for 2023 Proposed Fee for 2024 Consent Request to Incorporate a PCC or ICC not Connected to a Licence Application under a Supervisory Law £500 £535

Guernsey Financial Services Commission • www.gfsc.gg 1 FEEDBACK PAPER ON CONSULTATION FOR FEE RATES FOR 2024 ISSUED 22 NOVEMBER 2023

Guernsey Financial Services Commission • www.gfsc.gg 2 Contents

1. Summary ........................................................................................................................................... 3
2. Background ....................................................................................................................................... 3
3. Assessment of Consultation Feedback .............................................................................................. 4
   3.1.Overall Increase in Fees................................................................................................................ 4
   3.2.Rebalancing of insurance fees ...................................................................................................... 6
   3.3.Operating an investment exchange in the Bailiwick of Guernsey ................................................ 6
   3.4.VASPs within an AMC structure ................................................................................................. 6
4. Next Steps ......................................................................................................................................... 6
5. Appendix A –2023 Fee Rates ........................................................................................................... 8
6. A.1. Banking Sector ...................................................................................................................... 8
7. A.2. Insurance Sector .................................................................................................................... 9
8. A.2. Insurance Sector (continued) .............................................................................................. 10
9. A.2. Insurance Sector (continued) .............................................................................................. 11
10. A.2. Insurance Sector (continued) .............................................................................................. 12
11. A.3. Fiduciary Sector .................................................................................................................. 13
12. A.4. Investment Sector ............................................................................................................... 14
13. A.5. Lending, Credit and Finance Sector ................................................................................... 15
14. A.6. Prescribed Businesses ......................................................................................................... 17
15. A.7. Director Registration Regime ............................................................................................. 17
16. A.8. Other Fees and Penalties ..................................................................................................... 18

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1. Summary
   1.1.1. Taking into account the feedback received, the Commission’s current reserves
   and the current rate of inflation, the Commission plans to increase fees for most licensees next year by 6.3%.
2. Background
   2.1.1. On 26 July 2023, the Guernsey Financial Services Commission (the
   “Commission”) issued a Consultation Paper on proposals for fee rates and administrative penalties, to apply from 1 January 20241 .
   2.1.2. The proposals presented within the Consultation Paper focused on the following
   areas:
    an overall proposed increase in fees of 7.3% (1% lower than reported Guernsey inflation at that time) for all fees except those introduced in 2023, to maintain the real value of our income considering current inflation rates,  A rebalancing of fees within the insurance sector at the request of the industry body with an aim to provide greater comparability with other jurisdictions,  An increase in the regulatory fee for operating an investment exchange within the Bailiwick of Guernsey, and  An update to the fees for virtual asset service providers (‘VASPs’) within an Actively Managed Certificate (‘AMC’) structure. The consultation period ran for an eight-week period, until 20 September 2023.
   2.1.3. During this period, we received seven responses, this included feedback from
   each sector. This is significantly lower than the number of responses received to the prior year’s consultation (21 responses).
   2.1.4. Section 2 of this Feedback Paper summarises the feedback received and, where
   applicable, explains how we have responded to that feedback, including any changes we have made to the proposals originally put forward. Where respondents have stated a section is not applicable, or have provided no comment, we have excluded them from the number of respondents in section 2. 1 The original consultation, which closed on 20 September 2023, can be found at:
   2024 Fee Consultation - Guernsey Financial Services Commission - Citizen Space (gfsc.gg)

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3. Assessment of Consultation Feedback
3.1. Overall Increase in Fees
What was the general message in the feedback received?
3.1.1. Of the six respondents to the question “Do you have any comments on the overall
proposed fee increase?”, all agreed to the proposed increase.
3.1.2. Most of the responses received understood the rationale for the increase with no
specific feedback. Though limited in numbers, respondents were from each sector, including industry bodies and individual licensees.
3.1.3. Respondents, though in agreement with the proposed increase in fees, made note
of cost pressures on the industry from regulation and compliance along with other areas of their business. Three respondents stated they understood the pressures on the Commission from both cost inflation and a competitive labour market.
3.1.4. Since we issued the consultation, more recent inflation figures have been released
showing a small decrease in the overall rate of the inflation for the Bailiwick. Taking the feedback received into consideration along with our current financial position, whilst aiming to remain below the current inflation figure, we have decreased the size of the fee increase to 6.3%. What specific feedback did we receive?
3.1.5. Cost pressure on industry:
One respondent highlighted that industry, specifically in this case the fiduciary sector, was also experiencing the same cost pressures as the Commission. It wished to emphasise that the fiduciary sector is also experiencing cost inflation and a competitive labour market amongst other things, and that the increase in Commission fees would put additional pressure on firms. The respondent noted that based on the recent KPMG survey of the sector, average staff turnover rates across the fiduciary sector reached 19% and so they were facing the same level of turnover as the Commission during the prior year. The Commission acknowledges that all of industry is struggling with cost inflation and the competitive labour market in Guernsey, and whilst we empathise, a strong regulatory environment cannot be the part that suffers, as our inability to retain skilled staff would harm the overall position of the Bailiwick and will adversely affect our regulatory interactions.
3.1.6. Moneyval resource increase:
One respondent suggested that the Commission’s approach to Moneyval could be switched from the current aim of having sufficient resources in place in preparation for the outcome, to one that waits on the outcome of the Moneyval visit before deciding any allocation of resources. It was proposed this would potentially lower the need for further resources and any additional resources needed could be allocated as a temporary measure. The Commission has been working hard for some years to prepare for the Moneyval visit. We cannot currently say how many staff we may require following Moneyval recommendations but we cannot see any scenario, post

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3.1.7. Inaccurate filing penalties:
One respondent questioned the definitions used as part of the inaccurate filing penalties which were introduced in 2023. They asked for the formal definition of ‘inaccurate’ in reference to the penalties and what the Commission considers ‘material’. As noted, both in the Consultation Paper and the Feedback Paper on our 2023 fee rates, the Commission’s approach to materiality is based on the quantum of an error, time taken to correct the error and the frequency with which the error happens. This assessment is undertaken on a case-by-case basis and is not designed to penalise small, one-off errors. An inaccurate return is a return that contains incorrect necessary data submitted as part of any relevant documents under the existing Late Filing Penalty regime. A more detailed list of data considered necessary for the Commission to carry out its statutory functions is in
section 4.7.8 of the 2023 fee consultation paper 2
.
3.1.8. Retail insurance fee changes
One respondent asked for more information on how insurance fees will be adjusted for those engaged in retail insurance. As mentioned in the Consultation Paper, the changes to retail insurance fees have not yet been proposed, in part because a final definition of retail insurance has not been formed. Once a definition has been agreed, and the number of firms with retail customers can be confirmed, a separate fee consultation will take place. For the fee changes proposed for the 1 January 2024, there is no difference between retail and non-retail insurers. What is the Commission going to do next?
3.1.9. Since we issued the consultation more recent inflation figures have been released
showing a small decrease in the overall rate of the inflation for the Bailiwick3 . Having considered the feedback provided and our current financial position, whilst aiming to stay below the current inflation figure, the Commission intends to proceed with an overall fee increase of 6.3%, reduced by 1% from that outlined in the Consultation Paper. The increased fees will come into effect from 1 January 2024. 2 The original consultation, which closed on 14 September 2022, can be found at:
2023 Fees Consultation - Guernsey Financial Services Commission - Citizen Space (gfsc.gg) 3 Guernsey Quarterly Inflation Bulletin Sept 2023

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3.2. Rebalancing of insurance fees
What was the general message in the feedback received?
3.2.1. Considering the previous discussions with GIIA we received no responses
particularly focused on this area of the consultation.
What is the Commission going to do next?
3.2.2. The Commission intends to proceed with the proposals outlined within the
Consultation Paper. The fee amendments will come into effect from 1 January 2024.
3.3. Operating an investment exchange in the Bailiwick of Guernsey
What was the general message in the feedback received?
3.3.1. The Commission received one response to the question “Do you have any
comments on the proposed increase in the fee to operate an investment exchange in the Bailiwick of Guernsey?” The response was asking for clarification on the proposed fee due to the size of the change. This was responded to directly and no further comments have been received. What is the Commission going to do next?
3.3.2. The Commission intends to proceed with the increase in the fee to operate an
investment exchange in the Bailiwick of Guernsey. This will come into effect from 1 January 2024.
3.4. VASPs within an AMC structure
What was the general message in the feedback received?
3.4.1. The Commission received no responses to the question “Do you have any
comments on the proposed changes to fees for VASPs within an AMC structure?” What is the Commission going to do next?
3.4.2. The Commission intends to proceed with the proposed changes, as outlined in the
Consultation Paper. The fee will come into effect from 1 January 2024.
4. Next Steps
4.1.1. Following due consideration of the feedback provided to the Consultation Paper
we propose to implement the fee schedule presented in Appendix A to this paper. For clarity this includes an 6.3% overall increase in fees4 , rather than the original increase proposed in the Consultation Paper. 4 With the exception of the fees created in 2023 relating to Lending, Credit and Finance firms and the Director Registration Regime.

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4.1.2. In due course, amended regulations and fee rates will be published on the
Commission’s website. All updated fees will come into force on 1 January 2024.

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5. Appendix A –2024 Fee Rates
6. A.1. Banking Sector
Application Fees Current Fee for 2023 Proposed Fee for 2024 Bank Licence Application £43,790 £46,550 Amalgamation and Migration £2,635 £2,800 Change of Controller £2,370 £2,520

Annual Fees Current Fee for 2023 Proposed Fee for 2024 Total Assets Band:
Below £500,000,000 £43,790 £46,550
£500,000,000 to £999,999,999 Total Assets x 0.000066435 Minimum of £43,790 Total Assets x 0.00007062 Minimum of £46,550 £1,000,000,000 or Greater £66,435 £70,620 Plus, Additional Fees for:
Guernsey subsidiary banks 25% of relevant annual fee 25% of relevant annual fee Retail operations (both subsidiaries and branches) 50% of relevant annual fee 50% of relevant annual fee Additional trading names, where a bank is effectively operating multiple separate businesses under one licence 50% of relevant annual fee 50% of relevant annual fee Branches outside of the Bailiwick £16,610 £17,655

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7. A.2. Insurance Sector
Application Fees Current Fee for 2023 Proposed Fee for 2024 International Insurer:
Life Insurer / Reinsurer
(Category 1 / 2) £6,640 £7,060
Commercial Insurer / Reinsurer
(Category 3 / 4) £9,960 £10,585
Captive Insurer / Reinsurer (Category 5) £6,640 £7,060 Category 6 £6,640 £7,060 PCC or ICC Core:
Not Writing Business £6,640 £7,060
Life Insurer / Reinsurer
(Category 1 / 2) £6,640 £7,060
Commercial Insurer / Reinsurer
(Category 3 / 4) £9,960 £10,585
Captive Insurer / Reinsurer (Category 5) £6,640 £7,175 Category 6 £6,640 £7,060 Cell of a PCC or ICC:
Life Insurer / Reinsurer
(Category 1 / 2) £2,170 £2,305
Commercial Insurer / Reinsurer
(Category 3 / 4) £3,255 £3,460
Captive Insurer / Reinsurer
(Category 5) £2,170 £2,305
Non-Special Purpose Insurer
(Category 6) £2,170 £2,305
Special Purpose Insurer
(Category 6) £1,000 £100
Reactivation of a Dormant Cell:
Life Insurer / Reinsurer
(Category 1 / 2)
£2,170 minus £175, pro-rated to end of the year £2,305 minus £185, pro-rated to end of the year Commercial Insurer / Reinsurer (Category 3 / 4) £3,255 minus £175, pro-rated to end of the year £3,460 minus £185, pro-rated to end of the year Captive Insurer / Reinsurer (Category 5) £2,170 minus £175, pro-rated to end of the year £2,305 minus £185, pro-rated to end of the year Category 6 Non-Special Purpose Insurer £2,170 minus £175, pro-rated to end of the year £2,305 minus £185, pro-rated to end of the year Domestic Insurer £3,740 £3,975 Mutual, Friendly, or Provident Society £3,740 £3,975 Insurance Manager £6,180 £6,570 Insurance Intermediary (Base Fee) £6,225 £6,615 Additional Category of Intermediary Licence:
General – Personal Lines £220 £235
General – Commercial £430 £460
Long Term – Life £430 £460
Long Term – Regular Premium £660 £700
Long Term – Single Premium (Insurance
Element)
£2,135 £2,270

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8. A.2. Insurance Sector (continued)
Application Fees (continued) Current Fee for 2023 Proposed Fee for 2024 Amalgamation and Migration £2,635 £2,800 Application for Consent to a Scheme of Transfer of Long Term Business £6,230 £6,620 Change of Controller £2,370 £2,520 Conversion / transfer / subsumption of regulated entities under Part V of Companies Law £1,255 £1,335 Variation of Activities in respect of which Insurer is Licensed £1,345 £1,430

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9. A.2. Insurance Sector (continued)
Annual Fees Current Fee for 2023 Proposed Fee for 2024 Active Life Insurer (PCC and Non-Cellular) (Category 1 / 2) Net Policyholder Liabilities Band:
Below £1 £6,640 £7,060
£1 to £999,999 £8,620 £9,165
£1,000,000 to £9,999,999 £10,585 £11,250
£10,000,000 to £99,999,999 £16,465 £17,500 £100,000,000 to £499,999,999 £26,265 £27,920 £500,000,000 to £1,999,999,999 £50,860 £54,065 £2,000,000,000 or Greater £99,715 £105,995 Life Insurer Closed to New Business (PCC and Non-Cellular) (Category 1 / 2) Net Policyholder Liabilities Band:
Below £1 £6,640 £7,060
£1 to £9,999,999 £8,610 £9,150
£10,000,000 to £499,999,999 £11,850 £12,595 £500,000,000 or Greater £16,465 £17,500 Non-Life International Insurer:
Commercial Insurer / Reinsurer
(Category 3 / 4) £9,960 £10,585
Captive Insurer / Reinsurer (Category 5) £6,640 £7,175 Category 6 £6,640 £7,060 Domestic Insurer Gross Written Premium Band:
Below £12,000 £555 £590
£12,000 to £4,999,999 £3,740 £3,975
£5,000,000 or Greater £19,075 £20,275
Mutual, Friendly, or Provident Society:
Non-Commercial £555 £590
Commercial £3,740 £3,975
Cell of a PCC or ICC:
Life Insurer / Reinsurer
(Category 1 / 2) £2,170 £2,305
Commercial Insurer / Reinsurer
(Category 3 / 4) £3,255 £3,460
Captive Insurer / Reinsurer
(Category 5) £2,170 £2,305
Non-Special Purpose Insurer
(Category 6) £2,170 £2,305
Special Purpose Insurer
(Category 6) £1,000 £100
Transformer Cell £1,000 £100
Dormant Cell £175 £185

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10. A.2. Insurance Sector (continued)
Annual Fees Current Fee for 2023 Proposed Fee for 2024 Insurance Manager (Based on Companies under Management) Pure £5,865 £6,235 Commercial £9,820 £10,440 Society of Lloyds £3,400 £3,615 Insurance Intermediary (Base Fee) £3,020 £3,210 Plus, Additional Fees for Category of Intermediary:
General – Personal Lines £220 £235
General – Commercial £430 £460
Long Term – Life £430 £460
Long Term – Regular Premium £660 £700
Long Term – Single Premium (Insurance
Element)
£2,135 £2,270
Long Term – Single Premium (PoI
Element)
£1,320 £1,405
Plus, Additional Fee for Intermediary Turnover from Licensed Bailiwick Activity:
Below £250,000 £2,135 £2,270
£250,000 to £499,999 £3,230 £3,435
£500,000 to £749,999 £4,270 £4,540
£750,000 to £999,999 £5,350 £5,685
£1,000,000 to £1,999,999 £6,420 £6,825
£2,000,000 to £2,999,999 £7,500 £7,975
£3,000,000 or Greater £8,565 £9,105

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11. A.3. Fiduciary Sector
Application Fees Current Fee for 2023 Proposed Fee for 2024 Personal Fiduciary Licence £1,210 £1,285 Primary Fiduciary Licence £2,755 £2,930 Secondary Fiduciary Licence £670 £710 Discretionary Exemption (Individual) £570 £605 Discretionary Exemption (Company or Partnership) £1,270 £1,350 Amalgamation and Migration £2,635 £2,800 Change of Controller £2,370 £2,520 Consent to Use of a Name £2,155 £2,290

Annual Fees Current Fee for 2023 Proposed Fee for 2024 Personal Fiduciary Licensee £1,255 £1,335 Primary Fiduciary Licensee – Turnover Band:
Below £250,000 £6,115 £6,500
£250,000 to £499,999 £12,220 £12,990
£500,000 to £999,999 £18,335 £19,490
£1,000,000 to £1,999,999 £24,440 £25,980
£2,000,000 to £3,999,999 £30,555 £32,480
£4,000,000 to £7,999,999 £36,660 £38,970
£8,000,000 to £15,999,999 £48,880 £51,960
£16,000,000 or Greater £61,105 £64,955
Pension Regulation Fee:
Fixed Fee £555 £590
Fee per Scheme Member
£1
Subject to a £7,500 cap per scheme
£1
Subject to a £7,500 cap per scheme

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12. A.4. Investment Sector
Application Fees Current Fee for 2023 Proposed Fee for 2024 Open-Ended Collective Investment Schemes:
Scheme £3,780 £4,020
Plus: Additional Fast Track Application
Fee
£500 £530
New Class of Existing Umbrella/Multi￾Class Scheme £855 £910 Plus: Additional Fee for Additional Elements to Fast Track Funds £500 £530 Closed-Ended Collective Investment Schemes:
Scheme £3,780 £4,020
Plus: Fast Track Additional Application
Fee
£500 £530
“De-QIFing” £3,055 £3,245
“De-PIFing” £3,055 £3,245
Registration of Non-Application Prospectus £500 £530 Form EX Notification £1,310 £1,395 Licensees £2,750 £2,925 Amalgamation and Migration £2,635 £2,800 Consent to Removal from Register £2,450 £2,605 Change of Controller £2,370 £2,520 Extension of Licence £1,345 £1,430

Annual Fees Current Fee for 2023 Proposed Fee for 2024 Open-Ended Collective Investment Schemes:
Schemes £3,780 £4,020
Additional Classes £265 £280
Designated Territories Scheme (EX) £660 £700 Closed-Ended Collective Investment Schemes £3,780 £4,020 Designated Persons, Brokers, and Licensees with an Authorised Financial Advisor – Turnover Band:
Below £1,500,000 £3,940 £4,190
£1,500,000 to £2,999,999 £6,210 £6,600
£3,000,000 to £5,999,999 £8,370 £8,895
£6,000,000 to 11,999,999 £10,800 £11,480
£12,000,000 or Greater £13,500 £14,350
Manager of Overseas Collective Investment
Scheme
£3,940 £4,190
Principal Managers of Open-Ended Schemes £1,970 £2,095 Managers of Closed-Ended Schemes £1,970 £2,095 Investment Exchanges £77,290 £142,160 Insurance Intermediary with PoI Licence £1,320 £1,405 Other Licensees £3,940 £4,190

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13. A.5. Lending, Credit and Finance Sector
Application Fees Current Fee for
2023
Proposed Fee for
2024
Licence Application for:
Credit Providers (Home Finance) £6,000 £6,000 Credit Providers (Consumer Credit) £4,500 £4,500 Services Ancillary to Credit (Home Finance) £3,000 £3,000 Services Ancillary to Credit (Consumer Credit with less than £3,000,000 loans brokered in preceding calendar year) £1,000 £1,000 Services Ancillary to Credit (Consumer Credit with more than £3,000,000 loans brokered in preceding calendar year) £2,000 £2,000 Financial Firm Businesses £4,500 £4,500 Platforms £6,000 £6,000 Virtual Asset Service Providers (Exchanges and Stablecoin Issuers) £95,000 £95,000 Virtual Asset Service Providers (Non-Exchanges) £25,000 £25,000 AMC held virtual asset AMC issuer £3,750 AMC cell £500 Change of Controller £2,370 £2,370 Exemption for a Company or Partnership £1,270 £1,270 Exemption for an Individual £570 £570 Extension of a Licence £1,345 £1,345 Annual Fees (From 1 July 2023) Current Fee for 2023 Proposed Fee for 2024 Credit Providers (Home Finance):
Non-Bank with a Below £100,000,000 Lending Book £6,000 £6,000 Non-Bank with a Greater than £100,000,000 Lending Book £9,000 £9,000 Bank Credit Provider (Home Finance) 50% of Relevant Fee Above 50% of Relevant Fee Above Credit Providers (Consumer Credit):
Non-Bank with a Below £10,000,000 Lending Book £4,500 £4,500 Non-Bank with a Greater than £10,000,000 Lending Book £7,500 £7,500 Bank Credit Provider (Consumer Credit) 50% of Relevant Fee Above 50% of Relevant Fee Above Services Ancillary to Credit:
Home Finance £3,000 £3,000
Consumer Credit with less than £3,000,000 loans brokered in preceding year £1,000 £1,000 Consumer Credit with more than £3,000,000 loans brokered in preceding year £2,000 £2,000 Financial Firm Businesses £1,500 £1,500 Platforms £6,000 £6,000 Virtual Asset Service Providers:
Exchanges and Stablecoin Issuers £95,000 £95,000 Non-Exchanges £25,000 £25,000

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14. A.6. Prescribed Businesses
Registration / Annual Fees Current Fee for 2023 Proposed Fee for 2024 Number of Full-Time / Full-Time Equivalent Staff:
1 to 5 £780 £830
6 £890 £945
7 £1,015 £1,080
8 £1,135 £1,205
9 £1,255 £1,335
10 £1,375 £1,460
11 £1,490 £1,585
12 £1,610 £1,710
13 £1,730 £1,840
14 £1,850 £1,965
15 £1,965 £2,090
16 £2,085 £2,215
17 £2,205 £2,345
18 £2,325 £2,470
19 £2,440 £2,595
20 £2,560 £2,720
21 £2,680 £2,850
22 £2,800 £2,975
23 £2,920 £3,105
24 £3,035 £3,225
25 or Greater £3,150 £3,350
15. A.7. Director Registration Regime
Registration / Annual Fees Current Fee for 2023 Proposed Fee for 2024 Director Registration Regime £75 £75

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16. A.8. Other Fees and Penalties
Other Fees Not Specific to a Sector
Administrative Financial Penalties
Late Filing Penalty Current Fee for 2023 Proposed Fee for 2024 First Month £125 £125 Second Month £250 £250 Third Month £375 £375 Each Subsequent Month £375 £375 Inaccurate Filing Penalty (From 1 January 2023) Error Identified by Firm Error Identified by the Commission On identification of the error and return of the submission for correction by the firm £125 £500 Each subsequent month taken to correct the error £125 £500 Inaccurate Filing Penalty (From 1 January 2024) Error Identified by Firm Error Identified by the Commission On identification of the error and return of the submission for correction by the firm £125 £500 Each subsequent month taken to correct the error £125 £500 Application Fees Current Fee for 2023 Proposed Fee for 2024 Consent Request to Incorporate a PCC or ICC not Connected to a Licence Application under a Supervisory Law £500 £530