Mar 2020
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On 17 March 2020, the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) published a statement on actions to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on the EU insurance sector. EIOPA has been monitoring...
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The Cabinet Office has published a Procurement Policy Note for contracting authorities responding to the COVID-19 outbreak. This note highlights how contracting authorities can utilise existing provisions of the Public...
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The Central Bank announced on 18 March 2020 that it is effectively releasing the counter cyclical capital buffer that banks which are prudentially regulated by the Central Bank are required to hold.
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Recent news reports have detailed the difficulties many companies are experiencing in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Whilst the NI Finance Minister and the Chancellor have promised a raft of...
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COVID-19 is presenting unique and unprecedented challenges for employers who have to grapple with often complex HR and data protection related issues in a rapidly escalating crisis. Employers are anxious...
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ESMA issued a decision temporarily requiring the holders of net short positions in shares traded on an EU regulated market to report positions of 0.1% and above. Net short positions holders...
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Some businesses in Ireland, the UK and various European Union member states may require State Aid and State support to deal with the current crisis.
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On 13 March 2020, the European Commission found as being compatible with EU state law a €12m/DKK 91m scheme operated by Denmark to compensate organisers of events for loss or damage...
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Mar 2020
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As countries continue to respond to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, employers are understandably under pressure to ensure they protect their employees, react appropriately and ensure steps taken are in line...
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Mar 2020
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On 4 March 2020 the Central Bank (CBI) issued a statement on COVID-19 indicating that it is monitoring developments closely to assess the impact on the economy and financial system. The short...
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