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ArticleCOVID-19: Fitness and Probity requirements
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact businesses and individuals the Central Bank has provided some welcome guidance on processing PCF vacancies at this time.
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publicationExiting Lockdown: Time for employers to take action
Following the announcement of the Irish Government's 'roadmap' for lifting lockdown restrictions, the Return to Work Safely Protocol ("the Protocol") has been published in the past few days by the...
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publicationCOVID-19 and the increasing demand to use e-signatures
Since the first case of coronavirus in Ireland in February 2020, there has been an unparalleled impact on the country and the Irish economy.
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Financial Services Regulation and Compliance - Insurance Apr 2020
Domestically, the Department of Finance has announced common measures agreed by most insurers for business customers in response to COVID-19; At European level, EIOPA has urged insurers and intermediaries to...
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Financial Services Regulation and Compliance - Funds Apr 2020
Domestically, the CBI has issued a letter on measures related to investment funds in light of ongoing market uncertainty due to COVID-19; At European level,
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Financial Services Regulation and Compliance - General Cross Sectoral Apr 2020
Domestically, the CBI has launched a COVID-19 information hub, which includes a new blog by the Governor; At European level, the ESAs have launched a consultation on ESG disclosure rules....
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Financial Services Regulation and Compliance - Investment Firms Apr 2020
Domestically, theCBI has issued communications to regulated financial services providers introducing prudential flexibility measures; At European level, ESMA has issued a public statement to promote coordinated action by NCAs regarding...
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Financial Services Regulation and Compliance - Banking Apr 2020
Domestically, the CBI has issued communications to regulated financial services providers introducing prudential flexibility measures. It has also launched a COVID-19 Information Hub; At European level, the European Commission, the...
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Article
Advocate General opinion on Shannon LNG terminal’s planning extension published
An advocate for the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has released an opinion calling into question the extension of planning permission granted for the proposed Shannon Liquified...
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ESMA guidelines on performance fees in UCITS and certain types of AIFs
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published guidelines on performance fees in UCITS and certain types of AIFs which aim to harmonise EU supervisory practices.
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Planning dispute settlement refused by High Court – EIA questions referred to CJEU
The High Court has made a referral to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) on whether it is obliged to rule on the legality of a decision...
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Asset Management & Investment Funds: EU & International Developments - Apr 2020
ESMA guidelines on performance fees, ESG, ESMA & COVID-19, ESMA on performance and costs of retail investment products in the EU, ESMA consultation processes, AML / CTF.
Asset Management & Investment Funds