Update on CP86 Jun 2016 Article Finally, the latest consultation on CP86 has issued. It addresses managerial functions, operational issues and procedural matters. While there is a lot of detail in the consultation, we would highlight... READ MORE
Hectic Schedules - Grove Developments Ltd v Balfour Beatty Regional Construction Ltd Jun 2016 Article The recent Technology & Construction Court judgment in Grove Developments Ltd –v- Balfour Beatty Regional Construction Ltd has the potential to have far-reaching consequences for the construction industry. Although the judgment... READ MORE
Tracker, Financial Services Regulation & Compliance - Cross Sectoral Jun 2016 Article On the Domestic Front: Central Bank of Ireland publishes research on consumer perceptions of complaints handling in regulated firms; Minster for Finance publishes two reports prepared by the Credit Union... READ MORE
Tracker, Financial Services Regulation & Compliance - Investment Firms Jun 2016 Article On the Domestic Front: Central Bank of Ireland Governor comments on risks facing investment industry. On the EU Front: EU Council confirms delayed application of MiFID II and MiFIR; EU... READ MORE
Tracker, Financial Services Regulation & Compliance - Funds Jun 2016 Article On the Domestic Front: Central Bank consultation on Fund Management Company Effectiveness; Feedback on Central Bank CP99; Consultation on Amendments to the AIF Rulebook. On the EU Front: MMF Regulation;... READ MORE
Tracker, Financial Services Regulation & Compliance - Banking Jun 2016 Article On the Domestic Front: Central Bank of Ireland publishes list of ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ on Bank and Investment Firm Resolution Fund and Single Resolution Fund; Opposition Bill on Excessive Variable... READ MORE
Tracker, Financial Services Regulation & Compliance - Insurance Jun 2016 Article On the Domestic Front: CBI consults on guidance on the role of Head of Actuarial Function Opposition Bill on Excessive Variable Mortgage rates passed first legislative stage; CBI industry-wide publications... READ MORE
Solvency II and Proportionality Jun 2016 Article Laura Mulleady, Insurance Partner and Michael Buckley, Associate at A&L Goodbody provide insights into the challenges posed by Solvency II and how they can be overcome. This article was... READ MORE
The Front Page, Asset Management & Investment Funds: EU & International Developments May 2016 Article On the International Front we look at AIFMD, AIFMD remuneration guidelines, MMF Regulation, Benchmark Regulation, AML/CTF and Cybersecurity. READ MORE
Council of Europe adopts the NIS Directive May 2016 Article On 17 May 2016, the Council of Europe formally adopted the Network and Information Security (NIS) Directive, a Commission proposal in response to increasing concerns about cyber-attacks and privacy breaches. READ MORE