Jun 2016
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The recent Technology & Construction Court judgment in Grove Developments Ltd –v- Balfour Beatty Regional Construction Ltd has the potential to have far-reaching consequences for the construction industry. Although the judgment...
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On the Domestic Front: Central Bank of Ireland publishes research on consumer perceptions of complaints handling in regulated firms; Minster for Finance publishes two reports prepared by the Credit Union...
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On the Domestic Front: Central Bank of Ireland Governor comments on risks facing investment industry. On the EU Front: EU Council confirms delayed application of MiFID II and MiFIR; EU...
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On the Domestic Front: Central Bank consultation on Fund Management Company Effectiveness; Feedback on Central Bank CP99; Consultation on Amendments to the AIF Rulebook. On the EU Front: MMF Regulation;...
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On the Domestic Front: Central Bank of Ireland publishes list of ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ on Bank and Investment Firm Resolution Fund and Single Resolution Fund; Opposition Bill on Excessive Variable...
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On the Domestic Front: CBI consults on guidance on the role of Head of Actuarial Function Opposition Bill on Excessive Variable Mortgage rates passed first legislative stage; CBI industry-wide publications...
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Laura Mulleady, Insurance Partner and Michael Buckley, Associate at A&L Goodbody provide insights into the challenges posed by Solvency II and how they can be overcome. This article was...
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On the International Front we look at AIFMD, AIFMD remuneration guidelines, MMF Regulation, Benchmark Regulation, AML/CTF and Cybersecurity.
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On 17 May 2016, the Council of Europe formally adopted the Network and Information Security (NIS) Directive, a Commission proposal in response to increasing concerns about cyber-attacks and privacy breaches.
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CRH PLC, Irish Cement Limited and Seamus Lynch v Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (Judgment of Mr Justice Max Barrett delivered on 5th April 2016).
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