Skip to main content

CDD Guidelines & Requirements

Compliance / CDD / AMLCTF / Evidence

Updated over 2 weeks ago

Our CDD guidelines are aligned with the Guernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC) Handbook on measures against money laundering and terrorist financing (AML/CTF).

Standard CDD for all accounts requires applicants to present a valid proof of identity (POI) and a valid proof of address (POA).


🪪 Proof of Identity (POI)

Your POI document must meet the following requirements:

  • Valid and issued within the last 10 years

  • Must clearly show:

    • ID number

    • Date and place of birth

    • Nationality

    • A clear photo


🌐 Proof of Address (POA)

Your POA document must meet the following requirements:

  • Issued within the last 3 months

  • Accepted documents include:

    • Water, gas, electricity, or landline phone bill

    • Bank or credit card statement

    • Shared expense invoice (if it clearly shows your name and address)

❌ Not accepted: Internet, mobile phone, or similar service invoices.


🔍 Additional CDD documents

Depending on the client’s country of residence, profession, source of wealth (SOW), source of funds (SOF), and other factors, additional information and supporting documents may be required.

🛟 Our CDD Guidelines are designed to help you understand what needs to be included when submitting a new account application. We recommend reviewing them carefully to ensure a smooth onboarding process.

Please note that:

  • We reserve the right to accept, reject or classify any client as High Risk.

  • Clients classified as High Risk will always require supporting SOW/SOF evidence.

  • These guidelines may change at any time as per new updates to the GFSC Handbook, international guidelines and new directives.

  • By uploading documents to our platform, advisors are required to comply with the Suitable Certifiers Guidelines and agree with our Terms of Use.

  • Legal entities applying for an account must also complete the FATCA & CRS Self-Certification Form.

If you have any questions regarding a specific application or transaction, please contact our Compliance or Account Services departments and they will be happy to assist you.


Dowload the up-to-date CDD Guideline:

Did this answer your question?