In 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.
Consumer & AdvertisingThe increasing use and future potential of artificial intelligence (AI) within the financial services industry is widely acknowledged. Read more.
Asset Management & Investment FundsShifting geopolitical realities has forced the EU and Ireland to rethink their approach to defence procurement.
EU, Competition & ProcurementA plan of the steps to modify and simplify the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) has been produced by the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) and delivered to the European Commission on 25 April 2025.
Corporate & M&AThe long reach of the UK’s new corporate fraud offence and the impact of changes in US corruption enforcement policy.
DisputesLMTs, SIU, ESG, AIFMD Q&A, Stop the Clock, leverage, MiFID II research, MiFID II order execution, EMIR clearing thresholds, AI, insider lists.
Asset Management & Investment FundsDeadlines, ETFs, F&P, markets updates.
Asset Management & Investment FundsThe Pensions Authority (the Authority) has published a Findings Report (the Report) on its 2024 supervisory activities which will be useful reading for pension scheme trustees and their advisors.
Pensions & IncentivesDomestically, the CBI published the revised Consumer Protection Code. At European level, ESMA published guidelines on suitability requirements and the format of the periodic statement for portfolio management activities under MiCAR.
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