It was a relatively busy month for cross sectoral issues, both domestic and European. The Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Act 2018 commenced on 30 July 2018, bringing Irish law in line with the...
Financial RegulationDomestically, the CBI published an article analysing the Government's plans for increased investment. European developments included ESMA updates to Q&As, ESMA also published final draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS)...
Financial RegulationIrish insurance developments were centred on legislation this month, with a new Claims Database Bill published and the Insurance (Amendment) Act 2018 enacted. Over in Europe, the European Insurance and Occupational...
Financial RegulationOn the domestic front, the CBI updated the UCITS Q&As and informed Fund Management Companies that they will start being assessed for compliance with CBI requirements. European developments included...
Financial RegulationOn the domestic front, the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) has criticised elements of consumer-focused culture at Irish retail banks and has also increased banks' capital requirements with effect from 5...
Financial RegulationA summary of what you need to know in relation to Irish company law
Companies ActThis week the UK Government reported 100% compliance with the reporting obligation under their gender pay gap (GPG) regulations. We examine the reports and guidelines and outline some of the lessons...
Employment, Pensions & IncentivesNew court rules will come into operation today which will give members of the media permission to access court documents. These measures, which apply in both the civil and criminal...
DisputesVincent Power, Catherine Duffy and Eileen Roberts, provide an overview of Ireland's shipping industry and the legislative framework that it works within.
Aviation & Transport FinanceDeadlines, UCITS investments in non-UCITS, importance of organisational effectiveness, Central Bank Markets Updates and Irish Funds GDPR bulletin.
Asset Management & Investment FundsEU & International: ESMA UCITS and AIFMD Q&As, MMFR, ESMA list of AIFMD MoUs and AML/CTF.
Asset Management & Investment FundsWhat is the current position on Money Market Fund (MMF) Reform?
Asset Management & Investment Funds