28 January 2015: EU Maritime Strategy Aug 2015 Article On 21 January 2009, the Commission adopted a Communication setting the strategic goals and recommendations for the EU’s maritime transport policy until 2018. READ MORE
The Front Page, Asset Management & Investment Funds: EU & International Developments Aug 2015 Article On the International Front, we look at the ESMA consultation on RTS for ELTIFs, ESMA reports on EMIR and the European Commission report on its exercise of powers under UCITS... READ MORE
The Front Page, Asset Management & Investment Funds: Irish Practice Developments Aug 2015 Article On the Domestic Front, we look at the Central Bank's AIFMD Q&A, ICAV Q&A, and a new Markets Update. READ MORE
AIFMD: Twelve months on Aug 2015 Article The Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (Directive 2011/61/EU) (AIFMD) brought with it significant changes for the regulation of the funds industry in Europe. READ MORE
Party that Refuses to Participate in Arbitral Proceedings Forfeits Opportunity to be Heard Aug 2015 Article In Delargy v Hickey and another [2015] IEHC 436, the Irish High Court considered an application to set aside or remit an arbitral award under Article 34(2)(a)(iii) of the UNCITRAL Model... READ MORE
Irish High Court Refuses to Set Aside Arbitral Award on Grounds of Procedural Unfairness under UNCITRAL Model Law Aug 2015 Article In Deluxe Art & Theme Ltd v Sheffs Ltd [2014] IEHC 695, the Irish High Court considered an application to set aside an arbitral award on the ground of procedural unfairness due to... READ MORE
Economic Independence -v- the ‘Cultural Fit’ – the changed face of the Tier 2 Migrant Aug 2015 Article Amidst the ongoing Calais crisis much political dialogue focuses upon how to deal with the immigration crisis 'holistically'. READ MORE
Tracker, Financial Services Regulation & Compliance - Cross Sectoral Aug 2015 Article On the Domestic Front: The Consumer Protection (Regulation of Credit Servicing Firms) Act 2015 comes into force. Central Bank and Department of Finance publish a joint consultation paper on the industry... READ MORE
Tracker, Financial Services Regulation & Compliance - Funds Aug 2015 Article On the Domestic Front: Central Bank permits authorised investment funds to acquire Chinese shares. Central Bank addresses inconsistencies regarding ICAV and UCITS sole object provisions. READ MORE
Tracker, Financial Services Regulation & Compliance - Investment Firms Aug 2015 Article On the Domestic Front: Central Bank publishes its supervisory approach to NFCs under EMIR. Central Bank releases a new Acquiring Transaction Notification Form for firms authorised under the Investment Intermediaries... READ MORE