The EU’s Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) became operational today, 1 July 2025. It was established in 2024 under the European Commission’s anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) package.
Financial Regulation AdvisoryOn 24 June 2025, Ireland's National Cyber Security Centre published a set of proposed Risk Management Measures and launched Cyber Fundamentals, a framework designed to assist organisations to comply with the EU’s Directive (EU) 2022/2555.
TechnologyThe Capital Requirements Directive, as recently amended, introduces new obligations for the management bodies of EU credit institutions. They must now develop and oversee detailed plans to address financial risks linked to ESG factors.
ESG & SustainabilityThe European Commission is currently revisiting its guidelines on merger control. This reflects changes in the nature of European markets and a shift in European Union policy around specific areas such as digitalisation, market power, and sustainability.
ESG & SustainabilityIrish local authorities are due to have made all of their decisions on this year’s Residential Zoned Land Tax maps by 1 July.
Environmental & PlanningOn 14 February 2025, the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) issued a significant decision in Paul Lingard v Randridge International Ltd (In Examinership) concerning the employment status of a construction / civil works manager and his entitlement to unpaid wages under the Payment of Wages Act, 1991 (the Act).
EmploymentThe European Commission has formally approved proposals to sign and conclude an EU-UK Competition Cooperation Agreement.
EU, Competition & ProcurementOn 20 June 2025, the European Commission announced the withdrawal of its proposal for a Green Claims Directive (GCD), which had been set for finalisation on 23 June 2025.
DisputesBenchmarks, liquidity, supervision of third-party risks, fund data reporting, AIF exposures to CRE, social media companies and unauthorised financial ads, ESMA newsletter, AML/CFT.
Asset Management & Investment FundsDeadlines, AML/CFT/FS.
Asset Management & Investment FundsThe European Commission has unveiled a package of reforms aimed at revitalising the EU securitisation market, marking a pivotal moment for issuers, originators, financial institutions and investors alike.
Capital Markets - DebtSuccession planning can be a complex and emotional process. Only an estimated 12% of family-owned businesses make it to the third generation and, with it potentially being the culmination of a life’s work, it is important that prior planning is undertaken to set out the succession process, optimise it and ensure that all parties involved are aligned.
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