On 13 May 2025, the European Commission (the Commission) launched a public consultation on its much anticipated guidelines on the protection of minors (the Guidelines) under the Digital Services Act (DSA).
TechnologyDomestically, the CBI announced the appointment of new Director of Policy and International. At European level, Sharon Donnery, ECB Supervisory Board member, delivered a speech at the Institute of International Finance.
Financial Regulation AdvisoryDomestically, the CBI updated the Guidance on Investor Money Requirements. At European level, ESMA published the annual peer review of CCP supervision, and it delivered a final report on the MiFIR review.
Asset Management & Investment FundsDomestically, the CBI removed Solvency II external audit requirements for captive (re)insurance undertakings. At European level, ESMA launched a set of six consultations re IRRD and it published the insurance risk dashboard.
FinanceDomestically, the CBI updated its position in relation to portfolio transparency for UCITS ETFS and consults on Fitness and Probity Regime. At European level, ESMA published draft RTS and guidelines for liquidity management tools for funds.
Asset Management & Investment FundsDomestically, the CBI issued a number of updates on Fitness and Probity. At European level, the EBA updated the indicators for risk assessment and resolution.
FinanceIntellectual Property (IP) rights protect creations of the mind, including trade marks, patents, copyrights, designs, database rights, and trade secrets.
Commercial & Technology BelfastIn January 2025, installed Irish wind capacity reached the 5GW mark – over halfway to the 9GW 2030 Climate Action Target.
Energy & Natural ResourcesIn today's digital age, the use of emojis and messaging platforms like WhatsApp have become commonplace in business communications.
Commercial & Technology BelfastWithin the ESG landscape, ‘greenwashing’ is something of concern to businesses across all sectors, especially consumer-facing businesses and there’s good reason for this from a reputational and regulatory risk perspective.
ESG & SustainabilityListen to this short podcast on Ireland’s evolving industrial relations landscape.
EmploymentThis podcast discusses the recent surge in consumer law enforcement activities, both domestically by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission and at the EU level through the Consumer Protection Cooperation Network.
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