About Us
The Gibraltar Financial Intelligence Unit (GFIU) was established in January 1996 and is the central authority responsible for the receipt, analysis, and dissemination of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) or Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs). Its work is carried out under several legislative frameworks, including the Proceeds of Crime Act 2015, the Terrorism Act 2018, and the Sanctions Act 2019.
It maintains a secure database of all disclosures received, along with any financial intelligence developed through related enquiries. These disclosures are disseminated to the appropriate law enforcement agency such as HM Customs Gibraltar, the Royal Gibraltar Police or other relevant regulatory bodies for further action.
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In addition to its core intelligence functions, the GFIU provides feedback to financial institutions and reporting entities. Through its outreach initiative, Project Nexus, the GFIU raises awareness of key threats including money laundering, terrorist financing, the financing of proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and human trafficking.
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The project provides a platform to stay informed about legal obligations and emerging criminal typologies, while also aiming to improve reporting practices and strengthen communication across all reporting sectors.
Strategic Plan
The GFIU’s 2023–2026 Strategic Plan is built around four high-level priorities—the Four E’s—which guide our approach to achieving our vision in response to emerging challenges. Informed by public and private sector feedback, the plan aligns with international standards and outlines our commitment to collaboration, adaptability, and measurable progress through clear success indicators.
Corporate Communication Strategy
The GFIU’s Corporate Communication Strategy lays the foundation for a strategic approach to effective internal and external communications, and how we intend to implement it over the next three years. It provides a framework for achieving specific communication objectives and supports the implementation of a structured program which we expect will contribute to raising awareness on economic crime.