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ArticleState Aid will be a feature of the response to the COVID-19 crisis so the European Commission adopts “it will do whatever it takes” approach
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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ArticleCOVID-19 and State Aid. Coronavirus: European Commission Upholds Danish State Aid Scheme for Cancellations
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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ArticleCoronavirus: Plan, Prepare and Respond - Guidance for UK & NI Employers
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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ArticleCOVID-19: CBI Statement
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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ArticleCOVID-19 essential update for employers: New Illness Benefit arrangements are imminent
In this, our third bulletin on employment matters related to coronavirus (COVID-19), we focus on the news just announced that the rules on illness benefit will be amended, which will...
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ArticleCentral Bank proposals for new Pre-Approval Controlled Functions
On 25 February 2020 the Central Bank published a 'Notice of Intention' which proposed the addition of a number of new roles to the list of pre-approval controlled functions (PCFs) under the...
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ArticleConfidentiality Rings Upheld: Goode Concrete v CRH [2017] IEHC 534
The Court of Appeal has upheld a High Court decision in Goode Concrete V CRH PLC & Ors [2017] IEHC 534 in relation to the concept and permissibility of "Confidentiality Rings" in Irish...
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ArticlePackage Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Directive
The Commission for Aviation Regulation (CAR) has published a report recommending changes to the rules governing insolvency protection for package travel 'organisers' and 'linked travel arrangement' (LTA) facilitators established in...
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ArticleThe need to exercise ‘caution’ when engaging with regulatory investigators
A recent High Court decision in Health Products Regulatory Authority v Anne Rossi has confirmed that regulatory authorities can interview suspects on a voluntary cautioned basis, without being required to...
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ArticleBeneficial Ownership filings for ICAVs and Unit Trusts
The Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) have confirmed that they will be responsible for establishing the Central Beneficial Ownership Register in respect of ICAVs and Unit Trusts.
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Financial Services Regulation and Compliance - Insurance Feb 2020
Domestically, the CBI proposes new Pre-Approval Control Functions roles; At European level OJ publishes Commission implementing Regulation on the calculation of technical provisions and basic own funds in Q1 2020
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Financial Services Regulation and Compliance - Funds Feb 2020
Domestically, the CBI issued a detailed UCITS liquidity questionnaire to certain Irish UCITS fund management companies and Irish UCITS for completion in March 2020; At European level ESMA published its Strategy...
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