At European level, the EBA reports on AML/CFT supervision of EU banks, reports on white labelling and supervisory convergence, ECB calls for stronger regulation of non-banks and SRB launches consultation on communication guidance for banks.
FinanceIn this article we address five important questions that sponsors should consider before they conduct a clinical trial in Ireland under the new regime.
Life SciencesIn this article, we provide a comparison of the negotiation positions of the European Commission, European Parliament and Council on the key proposed amendments to CSRD and CSDDD introduced as part of Omnibus I.
ESG & SustainabilityIn Perfect Stripe Limited t/a Grafter v Fennell & Ors [2025] IEHC 585, the Commercial Court refused an interlocutory injunction sought by a tenant to regain possession of three Dublin office buildings.
DisputesThe ECB has imposed periodic penalty payments on ABANCA Corporación Bancaria, S.A. for its failure to properly identify climate and environmental risks.
Financial Regulation AdvisoryCorporate Transactions Dawn Raid powers before the courts In a line of recent cases the General Court has examined the limits on the powers of the European Commission to carry out dawn raids on businesses suspected of breaching competition law.
EU, Competition & ProcurementThe Labour Court recently determined that it did not have jurisdiction to hear an appeal of a decision of the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC).
EmploymentDraft RTS on open-ended loan origination AIFs, total costs of investing in UCITS and AIFs, SFDR Q&As, Commission work programme 2026, ESA’s JC work programme 2026, MiFID II, AML/CFT/FS.
Asset Management & Investment FundsDeadlines, CBI report on ESMA CSA on sustainability risks and disclosures in the investment funds sector, CBI speech on ETFs, AIFMD II fastrack, CBI markets update, AML/CFT/FS.
Asset Management & Investment FundsThis article provides an overview of the steps employers can take now to prepare for the changes under the revised Directive.
EmploymentEmployee Ownership Trusts are rapidly becoming a favoured model for business succession in the UK but it’s important to note the mechanics, benefits and tax implications of EOTs are complex and require careful consideration.
BelfastEarly contractor involvement (ECI) is a procurement and delivery approach under which a contractor is engaged before the main construction works are commenced.
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