Domestically, the CBI updated its position in relation to portfolio transparency for UCITS ETFS and consults on Fitness and Probity Regime. At European level, ESMA published draft RTS and guidelines for liquidity management tools for funds.
Asset Management & Investment FundsDomestically, the CBI issued a number of updates on Fitness and Probity. At European level, the EBA updated the indicators for risk assessment and resolution.
FinanceIntellectual Property (IP) rights protect creations of the mind, including trade marks, patents, copyrights, designs, database rights, and trade secrets.
Commercial & Technology BelfastThe European Central Bank has issued statistics on sanctioning activities of both the ECB and national competent authorities in connection with breaches of prudential requirements.
Financial RegulationIn January 2025, installed Irish wind capacity reached the 5GW mark – over halfway to the 9GW 2030 Climate Action Target.
Energy & Natural ResourcesIn today's digital age, the use of emojis and messaging platforms like WhatsApp have become commonplace in business communications.
Commercial & Technology BelfastWithin the ESG landscape, ‘greenwashing’ is something of concern to businesses across all sectors, especially consumer-facing businesses and there’s good reason for this from a reputational and regulatory risk perspective.
ESG & SustainabilityListen to this short podcast on Ireland’s evolving industrial relations landscape.
EmploymentThis podcast discusses the recent surge in consumer law enforcement activities, both domestically by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission and at the EU level through the Consumer Protection Cooperation Network.
Consumer & AdvertisingThe increasing use and future potential of artificial intelligence (AI) within the financial services industry is widely acknowledged. Read more.
Asset Management & Investment FundsShifting geopolitical realities has forced the EU and Ireland to rethink their approach to defence procurement.
EU, Competition & ProcurementA plan of the steps to modify and simplify the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) has been produced by the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) and delivered to the European Commission on 25 April 2025.
Corporate & M&A
