Domestically, the first parts of the Health Insurance (Amendment) Act 2025 came into force. At European level, EIOPA launched its 2030 strategy and published its January 2026 Insurance Risk Dashboard.
FinanceDomestically, the CBI issued a new authorisation process note outlining a streamlined process for AIFMs. At European level, ESMA published principles on risk‑based supervision and communicated on EMIR 3.0 reporting obligations.
Asset Management & Investment FundsDomestically, Ireland has published its CRD VI national discretions. At European level, the ESAs issued ESG stress‑testing guidelines, the EBA released RTS on CRD VI, published reports on CRR guidelines and the ECB reported on their 2024-2025 climate plan.
FinanceThe Forced Labour Regulation (FLR) bans the placing or making available on the EU market, or export from the EU, of products made with forced labour.
Corporate Advisory & Company LawESMA speech, Shareholder Rights Directive call for evidence, AML/CFT/FS, EMIR 3.0 RTS AAR, ESMA 2027-2029 Programming Document.
Asset Management & Investment FundsDeadlines, CBI authorisation AIFMD II loan origination, CBI consultation F&P prohibition notices.
Asset Management & Investment FundsAsset-intensive reinsurance, also known as funded reinsurance, attracted much commentary (and some debate) throughout 2024 and 2025.
Insurance & ReinsuranceThe ECB has imposed periodic penalty payments on Crédit Agricole, S.A. for its failure to properly identify climate and environmental risks.
Financial Regulation AdvisoryThis overview provides a quick introduction to the AI Act assisting organisations in understanding some of its key concepts.
TechnologyIn a world of unpredictability, having a clear timeline for developments in EU competition law from now until 2029 is invaluable.
EU, Competition & ProcurementUnpack the key tax developments you need to have on your radar for 2026
TaxThe EU plans to introduce a new Digital Fairness Act in 2026 to tackle online consumer risks.
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