M&A Activity in Ireland: A Positive Outlook Jan 2016 Article Alan Casey, Resident Partner, New York looks at the key factors that have been driving Ireland's M&A market and outlines future prospects for M&A activity. This article was... READ MORE
Court of Appeal overturns landmark bullying award Jan 2016 Article The Court of Appeal (the “CA”) recently overturned the largest ever bullying award in a decision which sends a salutary signal on any attempt to widen the parameters of what... READ MORE
What’s New? - Compulsory Retirement Age Jan 2016 Article The Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2015 was signed into law on 10 December last and is due to commence early in 2016. The Act makes numerous amendments to employment equality legislation. Of note... READ MORE
What’s New? - Increase in Minimum Wage Jan 2016 Article The increase in the national minimum wage to €9.15 per hour came into effect on 1 January last. The increase is expected to benefit approximately 140,000 workers nationwide. READ MORE
Solvency II regime now in force Jan 2016 Article As insurers and reinsurers will be aware, the Solvency II regime came into force on 1 January 2016. READ MORE
Tracker, Financial Services Regulation & Compliance - Cross Sectoral / Other Jan 2016 Article On the Domestic Front: Items including the following - Amended Transparency Regulations and New Transparency Rule - New Central Bank list of Pre-Approval Controlled Functions - Central Bank introduces consumer... READ MORE
Tracker, Financial Services Regulation & Compliance - Funds Jan 2016 Article On the Domestic Front: Items including the following - Central Bank issues Consultation on Amendments to the AIF Rulebook - Central Bank programme of themed inspections in Markets Supervision -... READ MORE
Tracker, Financial Services Regulation & Compliance - Investment Firms Jan 2016 Article On the Domestic Front: Items including the following - Central Bank publishes programme of themed inspections in Markets Supervision. On the International Front: Items including the following - ESMA publishes... READ MORE
Tracker, Financial Services Regulation & Compliance - Banking Jan 2016 Article On the Domestic Front: Items including the following:Central Bank publishes FAQs on new regulations on residential mortgage lending - Central Bank adopts European Union (Bank Recovery and Resolution) Resolution... READ MORE
Tracker, Financial Services Regulation & Compliance - Insurance Jan 2016 Article On the Domestic Front: Items including the following - Finance (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2015 - Central Bank publishes Solvency II reporting and data processing material. READ MORE