Jun 2020
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On 2 June 2020, the European Commission (Commission) launched a public consultation on the need for a possible new EU competition tool through the use of remedies to address evolving structural competition...
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With COVID-19 and its effect on the Irish (and wider global) economy, firms are experiencing significant economic challenges. As a result, stronger firms may become well-positioned to acquire ailing firms.
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Regulated funds and fund service providers established in Ireland have been operating under business continuity measures for over two months now.
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Banks, brokers and private wealth managers (and their Compliance Officers and PCFs) should take note of the report recently published by the European Banking Authority (EBA) following its inquiry into...
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The Belgian Data Protection Authority (Belgian DPA) recently imposed a €50,000 fine on a large telecommunications operator (the company), for failing to comply with the GDPR in relation to the appointment...
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Liquidity risks and tools, ESG, ESMA on half yearly reporting, conduct of business obligations and risk dashboard, FSB cyber consultation, DAC6, AML/CTF. ESMA consultation on guidelines on outsourcing to...
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CBI Markets Update, Financial Crime Risk.
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Q&A of the month. Over two months into the COVID-19 pandemic, what have we learned about the governance, contingency planning and risk issues for regulated investment funds and regulated...
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In crises and emergencies such as COVID-19, storms, disasters and product shortages, there are often discussions about alleged "price gouging". The putting into effect of unjustifiable price increases during the...
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As part of their lockdown exit strategy, governments around the world are launching Apps with contact tracing functions.
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