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    ECB and ESMA issue guidance on managing cloud outsourcing arrangements

    In July 2025, the European Central Bank (ECB) and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) each published guidance to financial institutions on their outsourcing to cloud service providers.

    DORA
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    Protection of minors on online platforms: European Commission adopts Article 28(1) DSA Guidelines

    On 14 July 2025, the European Commission published its finalised guidelines on the protection of minors (the Guidelines) under the Digital Services Act (the DSA).

    Technology
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    Amendment of small company audit exemption

    Under a statutory provision commenced on 16 July 2025, small companies will no longer lose their audit exemption after one failure to file in compliance with the Companies Act 2014 within a five-year period.

    Corporate & M&A
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    Financial Services Regulation and Compliance - Cross Sectoral and Other June 2025

    Domestically, the CBI updated its website in relation to the authorisation process for Retail Intermediaries. At European level, the European Commission updated its list of high-risk jurisdictions.

    Financial Regulation Advisory
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    Financial Services Regulation and Compliance - Investment Firms June 2025

    At European level, Regulation 2025/1215 as regards requirements for securities financing transactions under the net stable funding ratio was published in the Official Journal of the EU.

    Asset Management & Investment Funds
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    Financial Services Regulation and Compliance - Insurance June 2025

    Domestically, the CBI published its Investment Firm and Intermediary Newsletter and Insurance Newsletter. At European level, EIOPA publishes its Annual Report for 2024 and its monthly technical RFR information.

    Finance
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    Financial Services Regulation and Compliance - Funds June 2025

    Domestically, Irish Funds updated its AML/CFT/FS guidelines. At European level, ESMA publishes its UCITS eligible assets advice to the European Commission and launched a discussion paper on streamlining fund data reporting.

    Asset Management & Investment Funds
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    Financial Services Regulation and Compliance - Banking and Payments June 2025

    Domestically, the CBI published rules and guidance applicable to supervisory disclosures and updated the options and national discretions under the CRR. At European level, the European Council agreed its negotiating position on PSD3/PSR.

    Finance
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    Credit union fined by Central Bank of Ireland for anti-money laundering and risk management breaches

    On 1 July 2025, the Central Bank of Ireland (Central Bank) fined Swilly Mulroy Credit Union (SMCU) €36,273 for multiple breaches over a seven and a half year period.

    Disputes
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    Sustainability reporting update – Irish legislation amended and “quick fix” delegated act adopted

    On 11 July 2025, amendments to corporate sustainability reporting obligations were announced at both national and European levels. In Ireland, the European Union Regulations 2025 were published.

    ESG & Sustainability
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    Cape Town compliance and commercial certainty: Ireland’s role in discharging invalid or improper registrations

    The International Registry established under the Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment (the Convention) provides for the electronic registration and protection of ‘international interests’ in aircraft assets.

    Disputes
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    Supreme Court Clarifies the Scope of State Liability in Negligence

    The Supreme Court has clarified the circumstances in which public authorities may be found to owe a duty of care and held liable for negligence in the exercise of their statutory powers.

    Disputes