It was a relatively busy month for cross sectoral issues. In particular, the Financial Services Ombudsman (FSO) has extended the time period for bringing complaints. The government also released a...
Financial RegulationIt was a quiet month on the domestic front. Key CBI personnel put culture squarely on the enforcement agenda. European developments included the ESMA proposing a simplified prospectus and a...
Financial RegulationIrish developments this month focused on the Solvency II Directive, with the CBI issuing guidance on Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) and publishing its findings on regulatory reporting under the Directive....
Financial RegulationThings have been relatively quiet on the domestic front. The CBI Deputy Governor addressed the Bank's strategy for resolving non-performing loans (NPLs) & Government policy on banking remuneration was discussed. Meanwhile,...
Financial RegulationMatthew Cole and Sheena Doggett (Corporate and M&A Partners at A&L Goodbody) provide insights into the legal and procedural IPO landscape in Ireland. First published in the 'The...
Capital Markets - EquityBusiness fined €124.5m by the European Commission for implementing a deal before getting approval
EU, Competition & ProcurementA detailed article on the challenges involved in representing businesses and trade associations in competition law cases
EU, Competition & ProcurementThe Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2018 (the Bill) has now been published.
Asset Management & Investment FundsThe High Court judgment in Friends of the Irish Environment v. An Bord Pleanála (delivered on 9 March 2018 by Meenan J) decided that if a section 5 referral is made by...
Environmental & PlanningWhat changes have been agreed by the EU Parliament in relation to beneficial ownership rules for Irish companies?
Asset Management & Investment FundsMMFR, GDPR, ESAs report on risks and vulnerabilities, a proposed directive to protect EU whistleblowers and AML/CTF.
Asset Management & Investment FundsDeadlines, Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2018, new CBI process for RIAIF RMPs and CBI on innovation and technology.
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