From 18 November 2025, director identity verification becomes a legal requirement, marking the start of a 12-month transition period, giving your company time to make sure all directors, members and people with significant control have verified their identity by the date of your next confirmation statement.
BelfastAs many will be aware, employers with 50 or more employees must report on their gender pay gap this month, November 2025.
EmploymentA look at the steps taken by the new gambling regulator in the lead up to the opening of licence applications in December 2025.
Betting, Gaming & LicensingOn 31 October, the OECD published MAP and APA statistics for 2024 revealing some interesting trends for Ireland.
TaxIn the Financier Worldwide – Responsible Business WorldWatch Report 2025, Jill Shaw joins experts from across the globe to share insights on ESG and responsible business conduct globally.
ESG & SustainabilityThe Central Bank of Ireland issued details of its deadlines for receipt of applications that have pre-Christmas or pre year-end approval deadlines.
Asset Management & Investment FundsIn our latest podcast, Denise Daly Byrne talks to Jill Shaw about Greenwashing and how it is a growing concern for businesses and regulators alike.
Consumer & AdvertisingAt European level, ESMA’s revised guidelines on outsourcing to CSPs comes into effect and Commission publishes financial literacy strategy.
Financial Regulation AdvisoryDomestically, the CBI published updated MiFID investment firm authorisation application form. At European level, the European Parliament adopts T+1 settlement cycle for securities transactions.
Asset Management & Investment FundsDomestically, the CBI publishes its Q3 insurance newsletter. At European level, EIOPA publishes technical information updates regarding RFR and equity capital charge for Solvency II.
FinanceDomestically, the CBI consults on the UCITS Regulations and the AIF Rulebook. At European level, the ESAs publishes report on PAI disclosures under the SFDR.
Asset Management & Investment FundsDomestically, the CBI calls for applications for its second ‘Innovation Sandbox Programme’. At European level, the EBA publishes final ITS on framework for reporting MREL under BRRD and launches its 2025 EU-wide transparency exercise.
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