Domestically, the CBI published FAQs in relation to the Ireland Safe Deposit Box, Bank and Payment Accounts Register. At European level, the European Union (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Use of Financial and Other Information) Regulations 2023 have been published.
FinanceIn this article, we examine recent case law surrounding sex discrimination, identify areas of good practice for employers and discuss future employment law developments that appear to be on the horizon.
EmploymentThe English High Court has ruled that it had jurisdiction to hear an underlying claim from a user of the defendant's cryptocurrency exchange, notwithstanding the existence of a binding arbitration clause in the terms and conditions designating San Francisco as the seat of arbitration. Read more here.
DisputesThe Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) recently considered the mandatory disclosure requirements on lawyer intermediaries under the EU Mandatory Disclosure Regime or DAC6.
DisputesThe English High Court ruled that it had jurisdiction to hear an underlying claim from a user of the defendant's cryptocurrency exchange.
DisputesFurther to last week's enactment of the Central Bank (Individual Accountability Framework) Act 2023, the Central Bank of Ireland has now launched a three-month Consultation on key aspects of the implementation of the Individual Accountability Framework, including the publication of draft Regulations and draft Guidance.
Regulatory Risk & InvestigationsThe EU's Foreign Subsidies Regulation came into force on 12 January 2023 and grants sweeping new powers to the European Commission to tackle harmful non-EU subsidies.
EU, Competition & ProcurementThe Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) recently published its Securities Markets Risk Outlook Report for 2023, which details key conduct risks to securities markets, and the actions firms should take to identify, mitigate and manage them.
Financial RegulationThis article examines the key issues raised before the Supreme Court in relation to the question of whether a private energy generator can be considered a "public authority" for the purpose of the Access to Information on the Environment Regulations 2007.
Environmental & PlanningToday, 9 March 2023, the long-awaited Central Bank (Individual Accountability Framework) Act 2023 was enacted. Find our update here.
Regulatory Risk & InvestigationsYesterday, the Central Bank (Individual Accountability Framework) Bill 2022 (IAF Bill) was passed by the Dáil. Find our insights here.
Financial RegulationAfter first publication in June 2017, and further amendments in both January 2019 and October 2020, the NEC4 suite of contracts has again been updated with recommendations from industry experts. Read more on those updates here.
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