European 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.
EmploymentOn Wednesday 23 September, A&L Goodbody will hold the Annual Update of Legal Developments.
Investing in IrelandCatherine Duffy and Eileen Roberts, Partners at A&L Goodbody, provide an overview of shipping law, the shipping industry and legislative framework in Ireland.
Aviation & Transport FinanceCatherine Duffy and Eileen Roberts, Partners at A&L Goodbody, provide an overview of shipping law, the shipping industry and legislative framework in Ireland.
EU, Competition & ProcurementThis consultation paper is the first step in the development of the guidelines on remuneration policies required by UCITS V and sets out ESMA’s formal proposals for these guidelines as well as a potential revision of the AIFMD remuneration guidelines.
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