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Legal Updates & Insights

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    AIFMD 2: Changes relating to delegation, authorisation, reporting and conflicts of interest-related requirements

    In this article, we summarise some key changes that AIFMD 2 introduces in respect of delegation, authorisation, regulatory reporting and conflicts of interest-related requirements applicable to alternative investment fund managers.

    Asset Management & Investment Funds
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    No share in privilege: the end of the Shareholder Rule in England and Wales

    On 24 July 2025, in Jardine Strategic Limited v Oasis Investments II Master Fund Ltd No 2 [2025] UKPC 34, the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council delivered a landmark judgment abolishing the ‘Shareholder Rule’.

    Corporate & M&A
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    AIFMD 2: A harmonised loan origination framework for private credit funds in the EEA

    AIFMD 2 marks a pivotal shift for EU private credit funds, introducing a harmonised framework for AIFMs of loan originating AIFs that replaces fragmented national rules with clear, consistent provisions that provide for a level-playing field.

    Asset Management & Investment Funds
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    Financial Services Regulation and Compliance - Cross Sectoral and Other August 2025

    Domestically, the CBI published an FAQ on MiCAR and PSD2 interplay. At European level, the EBA issued final draft RTS on crypto exposures, new DORA Q&As, and a report on technology in AML/CTF.

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

    At European level, ESMA published a new registration guide to promote awareness and enhance the transparency of the assessment criteria and procedures applicable to ESMA’s registration.

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

    Domestically, the Department of Finance launched a consultation on the Insurance Recovery and Resolution Directive. At European level, EIOPA issued an opinion on AI governance and monthly Solvency II technical information.

    Finance
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    Financial Services Regulation and Compliance - Funds August 2025

    Domestically, the Department of Finance undertook a public consultation for their Ireland for Finance Strategy. At European level, the EBA published an opinion on ML/TF risks affecting the EU’s financial sector.

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

    Domestically, the Central Bank of Ireland updated PSD2 FAQs. At European level, the EBA responded to the Commission’s postponement of the market risk framework and consulted on revised internal governance guidelines.

    Finance
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    Asset Management & Investment Funds: EU & International Developments – September 2025

    PAI disclosures under SFDR, SIU, CMU, ESMA’s risk monitoring report, T+1.

    Asset Management & Investment Funds
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    Asset Management & Investment Funds: Irish Practice Developments – September 2025

    Deadlines, AIF Rulebook, UCITS Regulations, performance fee guidance, markets update.

    Asset Management & Investment Funds
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    Target 2030: NI’s New Renewable Electricity Price Guarantee

    The Department for Economy on Friday 19 September 2025 published the final design for a Renewable Electricity Price Guarantee scheme for Northern Ireland.

    Belfast
  • Article

    Trends and developments in aviation finance and leasing in Ireland 2025

    In the annual Chambers Aviation Finance & Leasing 2025 Global Practice Guide, our Aviation & Transport Finance team provide an insight into trends and developments in Ireland.

    Aviation & Transport Finance