Irish 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.
Asset Management & Investment FundsOn 12 June, 2015, the Central Bank of Ireland (the CBI) published a document entitled "Fund Management Company Boards".
Asset Management & Investment FundsDavid Widger, Head of A&L Goodbody's Corporate Department, provides an overview of Irish private equity deal activity in 2014 and an outlook for 2015.
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