On 10 July 2026, the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) published its final package of updates to the Irish UCITS domestic framework following Consultation Paper 161 (CP161).
Asset Management & Investment FundsThe report highlights an increase in the CCPC's enforcement activity, investigative powers and organisational capacity, signalling the CCPC’s intention have a more active competition law landscape for businesses operating in Ireland.
EU, Competition & ProcurementIreland now holds the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union (Council), taking over from Cyprus and will hand over to Lithuania on 1 January 2027.
EU, Competition & ProcurementThe statutory instrument to transpose Directive (EU) 2024/1619 (CRD VI) into Irish law was signed by the Irish Minister for Finance on 10 July 2026.
Financial Regulation AdvisoryThe Regulations transpose Directive (EU) 2023/2673 into Irish law to introduce a revised framework governing the provision of financial services to consumers through distance channels.
Financial Regulation AdvisoryThe first annual report on Ireland’s Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) screening regime under the Screening of Third Country Transactions Act 2023 has been published.
EU, Competition & ProcurementOn 25 June the President signed the Critical Infrastructure Act 2026 into law.
Energy, Infrastructure & Natural ResourcesWhat is the Gender Pension Gap and why does it matter?
ESG & SustainabilityA recent UK Supreme Court decision has shifted the AI landscape.
Commercial & Technology BelfastIOSCO final report on valuing collective investment schemes, AMLA consultation on draft guidelines on ongoing monitoring of business relationships, MISP ECON draft reports, ESMA speeches and priorities, MiFID II research unbundling, EU T+1 transition, SFDR 2.0..
Asset Management & Investment FundsKey dates, CBI consultation on MMFs weekly liquid assets, CBI consultation on regulatory impact assessments and consultations, CBI authorisations and gatekeeping report, CBI speeches, CBI markets update.
Asset Management & Investment FundsThe eagerly awaited Renewable Electricity Generation Bill successfully had its first reading in the NI Assembly.
Energy & Natural Resources Belfast
