Amidst the ongoing Calais crisis much political dialogue focuses upon how to deal with the immigration crisis 'holistically'.
BelfastOn the Domestic Front: The Consumer Protection (Regulation of Credit Servicing Firms) Act 2015 comes into force. Central Bank and Department of Finance publish a joint consultation paper on the industry funding levy. Central Bank publishes several guidance notes on completion of its applications for authorisations.
FinanceOn the Domestic Front: Central Bank permits authorised investment funds to acquire Chinese shares. Central Bank addresses inconsistencies regarding ICAV and UCITS sole object provisions.
FinanceOn the Domestic Front: Central Bank publishes its supervisory approach to NFCs under EMIR. Central Bank releases a new Acquiring Transaction Notification Form for firms authorised under the Investment Intermediaries Act, 1995.
FinanceEuropean Union (Bank Recovery and Resolution) Regulations come into force. Permanent TSB and Irish Nationwide Building Society face Central Bank censure. Irish responses to the July 2015 Euro Area Bank Lending Survey are published.
FinanceOn the Domestic Front: Central Bank publishes speech to the Dublin International Insurance and Management Association. Central Bank publishes its latest Solvency II newsletter. Data Protection Commissioner releases annual report.
FinanceIrish authorised investment funds may acquire Chinese shares via the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect programme
Asset Management & Investment FundsOn the International Front, we look at the ESMA Q&A on the application of AIFMD, ESMA opinion and advice on passporting under AIFMD, UCITS V and AIFMD remuneration guidelines, IOSCO Consultation on International Standards on Fees and Expenses of Investment Funds, Key Information Document for PRIIPS, AML and CTF risks associated with investment-based crowdfunding, FATF report on money laundering an
Asset Management & Investment FundsOn the Domestic Front, we look at Central Bank requirements for Irish authorised investment funds acquiring Chinese shares via the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect programme, the sole object of an ICAV which is a UCITS, QIAIFs investing more than 50% of net assets in an unregulated investment fund, a Q&A on the Central Bank Guidance on Directors' Time Commitments, a Central Bank Markets Update, a
Asset Management & Investment FundsVincent Power, Partner and Head of A&L Goodbody's EU, Competition & Procurement Group provides an analysis on the key aspects of State Aid law and policy in Ireland.
EU, Competition & ProcurementIn Sporting Index Limited v John O'Shea [2015] IEHC 407, the High Court allowed an appeal against an order of the Master of Irish High Court deeming enforceable a judgment, obtained in the County Court in London, in respect of losses arising from the defendant’s online spread betting account in the amount of €118,000.
Betting, Gaming & LicensingAs the vacation season approaches, it is a good time to provide a quick recap on recent legislative developments in the employment sphere.
Employment
