On 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 countdown is on to the commencement of the European Union Regulation on Deforestation-free Products (EU) 2023/1115 (the Regulation). The Regulation will apply to large and medium-sized undertakings across the EU from 30 December 2025, and to micro and small entities from 30 June 2026.
ESG & SustainabilityIt’s been impossible to escape reporting of the introduction by the new United States (US) Government administration of a series of US Executive Orders (EO) which are aimed at scaling back diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the federal government and private sector.
EmploymentIrish 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 Funds
