Shifting geopolitical realities has forced the EU and Ireland to rethink their approach to defence procurement.
EU, Competition & ProcurementA plan of the steps to modify and simplify the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) has been produced by the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) and delivered to the European Commission on 25 April 2025.
Corporate & M&AThe long reach of the UK’s new corporate fraud offence and the impact of changes in US corruption enforcement policy.
DisputesLMTs, SIU, ESG, AIFMD Q&A, Stop the Clock, leverage, MiFID II research, MiFID II order execution, EMIR clearing thresholds, AI, insider lists.
Asset Management & Investment FundsDeadlines, ETFs, F&P, markets updates.
Asset Management & Investment FundsThe Pensions Authority (the Authority) has published a Findings Report (the Report) on its 2024 supervisory activities which will be useful reading for pension scheme trustees and their advisors.
Pensions & IncentivesDomestically, the CBI published the revised Consumer Protection Code. At European level, ESMA published guidelines on suitability requirements and the format of the periodic statement for portfolio management activities under MiCAR.
Financial Regulation AdvisoryDomestically, the CBI updated its webpage with a package on Taxonomy 2.3.1. At European level, ESMA update their opinion on determining third-country trading venues for the purpose of transparency under MiFID II/MiFIR.
Asset Management & Investment FundsDomestically, the CBI published the insurance quarterly newsletter. At European level, EIOPA published technical advice on standard formula capital requirements for crypto assets and its monthly technical information for Solvency II.
FinanceDomestically, the CBI updates the AIFMD Q&A. At European level, ESMA published a letter with details of a number of its 2025 deliverables and the European Commission adopted its strategy for the savings and investments union.
Asset Management & Investment FundsDomestically, the FSPO published its annual overview of complaints. At European level, the European Commission launched a consultation on the application of the market risk prudential framework.
FinanceThe DfE have published their report on biomethane production in Northern Ireland following the response from around 50 key stakeholders on the key issues.
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