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Legal Updates & Insights

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    Finance Bill update. Enhancements to Tax Regime for financial services and asset management sectors

    The Irish Finance Bill implementing the measures announced in the Budget early this month and some unannounced changes was published late last week.

    Tax
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    The new Planning Act: a fresh start?

    The Planning and Development Bill 2023 was passed by the Dáil last night and replaces the Planning and Development Act 2000, and the vast amount of legislation that has amended it since.

    Environmental & Planning
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    EU clears “France LNG” shipping acquisition

    Mergers, acquisitions and certain joint ventures in the maritime/shipping sector require pre-clearance on competition grounds by the European Commission before they may be implemented. Read more.

    EU, Competition & Procurement
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    Budget 2025: Key takeaways for businesses

    In total, spending measures of €8.3bn were announced. We have highlighted the key updates and how any of these changes may affect your business. Read more here.

    Tax
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    Competition law actions for damages - the picture in Ireland and Northern Ireland

    The A&L Goodbody competition teams in Ireland and Northern Ireland set out below the main features of actions for damages as a result of breaches of EU and Irish competition law in Ireland and as a result of breaches of UK competition law in Northern Ireland.

    EU, Competition & Procurement
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    Incoming EU ban on products made with forced and child labour

    The EU’s proposed new regulation banning products made with forced labour from the EU single market (the Regulation) will be finalised in the coming months and likely apply across the EU from Q4 2027.

    Corporate & M&A
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    An Irish Corporate Governance Code

    Euronext Dublin is expected to publish the first Irish Corporate Governance Code (the Irish Code) in the next few weeks. It is expected that the Irish Code will apply to financial years commencing on or after 1 January 2025.

    Corporate Governance & Compliance
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    UK listings regime: radical reforms

    The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has overhauled the Listing Rules (the UKLR) to better align with international market standards and to improve the global competitiveness of the UK market.

    Capital Markets - Equity
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    Financial Services Regulation and Compliance - Cross Sectoral and Other August 2024

    Domestically, FSPO publishes its Annual Report 2023. At European level, the European Commission publishes FAQ providing further clarifications on EU corporate sustainability reporting rules. 

    Financial Regulation Advisory
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    Financial Services Regulation and Compliance - Insurance August 2024

    Domestically, the CBI issues Dear CEO Letter on consumer protection in insurance firms. At European level, EOIPA publishes technical information for Solvency II and provides initial information to policyholders affected by FWU AG’s insolvency.

    Finance
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    Financial Services Regulation and Compliance - Funds August 2024

    Domestically, certain passporting notifications to be made through the CBI Portal from 11 September 2024. At European level, the FCA will open the gateway to new schemes forming part of the UK’s Overseas Funds Regime on 30 September 2024.

    Asset Management & Investment Funds
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    Financial Services Regulation and Compliance - Investment Firms August 2024

    Domestically, the CBI publishes guidance on breach and incident reporting for MiFID firms. At European level, ESMA publishes its report on Trends, Risks and Vulnerabilities Risk Monitor.

    Asset Management & Investment Funds