Legal Updates & Insights

Sep 2019

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Last month, the UK Information Commissioner (ICO) released a statement announcing an investigation into the use of facial recognition technology (FRT) in public spaces and expressing concern over its "potential...

Sep 2019

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ESMA's risk outlook, abolition of restrictions on Chinese investment quotas on QFII and RQFII schemes and AML/CTF

Sep 2019

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Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) consultation on fund errors, CBI Christmas deadlines, outsourcing, CBI speech, CBI markets update and Brexit

Sep 2019

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The Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) issued a consultation paper about the treatment, correction and redress of fund errors. The consultation closes on 9 December 2019

Sep 2019

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What is the latest update on requirements for liquidity risk management?

Sep 2019

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On 2 September 2019, ESMA issued its final guidelines on liquidity stress testing in UCITS and AIFs. The guidelines become effective on 30 September 2020. They apply to UCITS Management Companies, SMICs, AIFMs and...

Sep 2019

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‘Building an exciting future based on a strong past’: Marie O’Brien, Partner and Head of A&L Goodbody's China Programme examines some of the key developments between Ireland and...

Sep 2019

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The core objectives of Payment Services Directive (PSD2) included enhancing the security of payments and limiting fraudulent transactions. In this regard, the regulatory technical standards (RTS) on strong customer authentication ...

Sep 2019

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Central Bank Deadlines for Pre-Christmas/Year-End Applications 2019

Sep 2019

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The Central Bank published the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Guidelines for the Financial Sector (the Guidelines) on 6 September 2019. The Guidelines replace the previous Guidelines which had...