In the latest edition of Corporate Governance, Paul White, Corporate partner and Michelle McLoughlin, Knowledge consultant, provide insight into the corporate governance requirements for listed companies in Ireland.
Corporate & M&AAIFMD II, ELTIF RTS, T+1, AIF exposures to commercial real estate, FSB consultation on NBFI liquidity measures, and AML/CFT/FS.
Asset Management & Investment FundsDeadlines, macroprudential measures for Irish-authorised GBP-denominated LDI funds, SFDR, and ESG.
Asset Management & Investment FundsIreland is expected to commence the Screening of Third Country Transactions Act 2023 (Act) in September 2024. Read more here
EU, Competition & ProcurementThe law in relation to mandatory retirement has evolved in recent years and employers who wish to retire employees at a mandatory retirement age are under increasing pressure to justify their position.
EmploymentCBI publishes final IAF Guidance and SEAR Regulations, representing the final step to implement the IAF.
Asset Management & Investment FundsIn a bid to strengthen the UK's financial landscape against unlawful activities and reinforce corporate transparency, the UK government has introduced the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023.
BelfastDomestically, the CBI publishes consultation paper and draft regulations and guidance on Consumer Protection Code review. At European level, ESMA finalises first rules on crypto-asset service providers.
Financial Regulation AdvisoryAt European level, Legislation amending MiFID II and MiFIR published in the Official Journal. ESMA publishes the results of the annual transparency calculations for equity and equity-like instruments.
Asset Management & Investment FundsDomestically, the CBI publishes Insurance Corporations Statistics - Q4 2023. At European level, EIOPA issues statement on the gender gap in the insurance sector and publishes monthly technical information for Solvency II.
FinanceDomestically, the CBI publishes its Financial Regulation priorities for 2024 and updates to its funds authorisation process and deadlines. At European level, AIFMD II, PRIIPs KID and Money Market Funds.
Asset Management & Investment FundsDomestically, countercyclical capital buffer to be maintained at 1.5%. At European level, the ECB and EBA launch joint committee to harmonise and integrate bank data reporting and Council adopts ‘Daisy Chains Directive’ on indirect subscription claims.
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