Financial Litigation Update - Enforcement Difficulties Sep 2016 Article This update reviews four recent decisions of the courts which are of considerable significance for parties seeking to enforce loan agreements. READ MORE
Brexit and trade agreements – What is the legal basis for the negotiations by the EU with the UK? Sep 2016 Article When the EU and UK diplomats eventually begin talks on the post-Brexit trading relationship, the structure and possibly outcome of those talks will, at least in part, be affected by... READ MORE
Implications of Brexit for Irish Occupational Pension Schemes Sep 2016 Article It is not clear that there will be any immediate significant legal implications for Irish occupational pension schemes of the UK exiting the EU. However, the effect on the investment... READ MORE
European Commission Publishes useful statistics on Competition Cartel Cases Sep 2016 Article The European Commission's Directorate General for Competition has published a very useful document setting out statistics on EU cartel investigations. The document includes even the recent Trucks case which involved... READ MORE
Tracker, Financial Services Regulation & Compliance - Cross Sectoral Sep 2016 Article On the Domestic Front: Central Bank of Ireland publishes special edition of 'Intermediary Times' focusing on Anti-Money Laundering compliance. On the European Front: UK Financial Conduct Authority seeks input on... READ MORE
Tracker, Financial Services Regulation & Compliance - Investment Firms Sep 2016 Article On the Domestic Front: Central Bank of Ireland releases statement on Contracts for Difference, binary options and other speculative products; Central Bank of Ireland releases Industry Letter in relation to... READ MORE
Tracker, Financial Services Regulation & Compliance - Funds Sep 2016 Article On the Domestic Front: Central Bank of Ireland publishes its Regulatory Service Standards Performance Report for January to June 2016; On the EU Front: EU Commission published its report on the... READ MORE
Tracker, Financial Services Regulation & Compliance - Banking Sep 2016 Article On the Domestic Front: Department of Justice and Equality publishes outline of "Scheme of Aid and Advice on Home Mortgage Arrears"; Central Bank of Ireland publishes Economic Letter on "Private... READ MORE
Tracker, Financial Services Regulation & Compliance - Insurance Sep 2016 Article On the Domestic Front: Central Bank of Ireland publishes guidelines for Solvency II (re)insurance undertakings on directors' certifications. READ MORE
Shipping Law in Ireland 2016 Sep 2016 Article Vincent Power, Catherine Duffy and Eileen Roberts, Partners at A&L Goodbody, provide an overview of shipping law, the shipping industry, regulation and the legislative framework in Ireland. READ MORE