In a complex and rapidly changing corporate communications environment, keeping an eye out for key industry trends and developments is critical. Here’s the Crystal team’s regular snapshot of some of the highlights and points of note from around the IFC and corporate comms world this past month…

Guernsey: the Guernsey Financial Services Commission confirmed its intentions to pursue tokenisation, having carried out a consultation and now published supportive feedback.

Jersey: the JFSC published new guidance to help Jersey financial services firms use artificial intelligence responsibly and with confidence.

IoM: The Isle of Man’s Verification of Entity Registration Bill 2026 completed its passage through Tynwald during July, strengthening the Island’s beneficial-ownership framework and its response to financial crime,

Luxembourg: Luxembourg’s CSSF highlighted the implementation of AIFMD II following the Law of 3 March 2026 transposing the EU directive. The changes introduce additional activities, functions and services for UCITS management companies and authorised alternative investment fund managers.

Singapore: the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) launched a public consultation on a proposed legislative framework for PCCs, a development that could create new opportunities for the jurisdiction in insurance

UK: The City UK published a new report aimed at strengthening UK–EU cooperation in financial and related professional services.

IFCs: speaking at the Federation of European Independent Financial Advisers Annual Conference, CEO Paul Stanfield explored key trends, including increased collaboration between professionals across different jurisdictions and specialisms as international financial planning becomes more complex.