Central Bank Update Dec 2015 Article The update also includes the Eleventh Edition of a UCITS Q&A with a new Q&A 1059 which confirms that that internally managed investment companies must comply with Regulation 100 (7) of... READ MORE
Update on Climate Change and Low Carbon Development Bill 2015 Dec 2015 Article The Seanad has now passed the Bill, with some minor amendments. These have the effect of involving both Houses of the Oireachtas in the various statutory procedures, rather than the... READ MORE
The Front Page, Asset Management & Investment Funds: EU & International Developments Dec 2015 Article On the International Front we look at the draft UCITS V level 2 Regulation, ESMA Q&A on AIFMD, IOSCO report on third hedge fund survey and the Cybersecurity Directive. READ MORE
The Front Page, Asset Management & Investment Funds: Irish Practice Developments Dec 2015 Article On the Domestic Front, we look at Deadlines, AIF Rulebook consultation, AIFM reporting, UCITS Q&A, AML, CBI themed inspections and CRS READ MORE
HSR environmental conference – financial provision the ‘hot topic’ Dec 2015 Article Speaking at the recent HSR environmental conference, Jason Milne, Associate, A&L Goodbody addressed the issue of making provision for the cost of mopping up environmental damage - as well... READ MORE
No statutory right of appeal against Information Commissioner’s discontinuation of review Dec 2015 Article The Court of Appeal in Kelly v The Information Commissioner [2015] IECA 270 upheld the High Court's finding that no statutory appeal lay from the discontinuance of a review by the Information... READ MORE
Consumer Protection (Regulation of Credit Servicing Firms) Act 2015 Dec 2015 Article The Consumer Protection (Regulation of Credit Servicing Firms) Act 2015 came into force on 8 July 2015. READ MORE
When are Borrowers Consumers? Dec 2015 Article The High Court recently considered two cases involving arguments as to whether loans should be deemed consumer loans and the application of the Code of Conduct on Mortgage Arrears. READ MORE
Probationary Periods and Fair Procedures Dec 2015 Article Two recent Labour Court decisions have reiterated the need for employers to apply their disciplinary procedures where an employee on probation is being dismissed. A common and mistaken belief among... READ MORE
High Court Considers Enforceability of Jurisdiction Clause Dec 2015 Article In Clubgear v Mitre Sports International Ltd and Prostar Sports Ltd [2015] IEHC 708 the High Court upheld the validity of a jurisdiction clause, in favour of the Courts of England and... READ MORE