Domestically, the CBI publishes roadmap to deliver a more effective and efficient domestic regulatory framework. At European level, the European Commission launches package to fully integrate EU financial markets.
Financial Regulation AdvisoryAt European level, ESMA announces launch of common supervisory action with NCAs on conflicts of interest in the distribution of financial instruments and finalises technical standards on derivative transparency and OTC derivatives tape.
Asset Management & Investment FundsDomestically, the CBI issues final quarterly insurance newsletter of 2025. At European level, EIOPA proposal for natural catastrophe risk prevention tool.
FinanceAt European level, revised guidelines on LMTs under AIFMD and UCITS Directive and new UCITS and AIFMD Q&As.
Asset Management & Investment FundsDomestically, the CBI issues first edition of Payment and E-Money Newsletter. At European level, the EBA consults on amendments to RTS on prudential requirements and follows up on review on authorisation of payment and e-money institutions.
FinanceA High Court ruling confirms that “Smash and Grab” adjudications don’t apply under Ireland’s Construction Contracts Act 2013. Payees must prove entitlement on the merits, even where payment claim notices go unanswered, reshaping adjudication strategy.
ConstructionNew minimum standards for pension schemes to qualify as exempt from MyFutureFund take effect 1 Jan 2026. Many existing plans will qualify, but employers with low or basic‑pay‑only contributions may need updates. NAERSA will focus on support over penalties.
Pensions & IncentivesThe Guidelines provide greater clarity for companies operating, investing or bidding for public contracts in the EU who are in receipt of support from non EU countries.
EU, Competition & ProcurementThe Supreme Court has ruled on whether compelled passwords breach the privilege against self-incrimination. The judgment reshapes the balance between digital privacy and investigative powers.
White Collar CrimeIn this article, we discuss the public consultation on proposed changes to Irish consumer law which would see the introduction of administrative financial sanctions for the CCPC for breaches of consumer law.
Consumer & Advertising2025 was a remarkably busy year on the employment law front, and there is no doubt that trend is set to continue into 2026, with important developments in employment law on the horizon.
EmploymentFrom 1 January 2026, Comparable UK trade marks cloned from EUTMs at Brexit but not genuinely used in the UK for five years are vulnerable to non use revocation and cannot be enforced or relied upon in proceedings.
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