Irish Budget 2017 - Tax Bulletin Oct 2016 Article There are no major changes in Irish tax policy announced in today's Irish Budget. Its contents reflect the continued recovery in the Irish economy, yet is tempered by the risks... READ MORE
High Court Refuses Petition for Examinership Not Brought in Good Faith Oct 2016 Article Background In JJ Red Holdings Limited & Companies Act 2014 [2016] IEHC 524, High Court, Baker J, 15 September 2016, the petitioning Company sought to confirm the appointment of an Examiner which was opposed by the... READ MORE
New Irish Share Incentive Reform Announced in Budget 2017 Oct 2016 Article The Irish Minister for Finance Michael Noonan announced today some very welcome news in the area of share based remuneration for Irish businesses. READ MORE
Successful Disability Discrimination Appeal Before the Labour Court - Tips for Employers Oct 2016 Article The Labour Court recently awarded €13,500 to a claimant for discrimination on the grounds of disability, discriminatory dismissal and failure to provide reasonable accommodation. READ MORE
Tracker, Financial Services Regulation & Compliance - Investment Firms Oct 2016 Article On the Domestic Front: Irish Funds publishes submission to the European Securities and Markets Authority in response to the Discussion Paper on the Distributed Ledger Technology applied to Securities Markets,... READ MORE
Tracker, Financial Services Regulation & Compliance - Funds Oct 2016 Article On the Domestic Front: Central Bank of Ireland Deadlines for Pre-Christmas/Year-End Applications, Central Bank of Ireland Markets Update. On the EU Front: Responses to ESMA call for evidence on... READ MORE
Tracker, Financial Services Regulation & Compliance - Banking Oct 2016 Article On the Domestic Front: European Union (Payment Accounts) Regulations 2016 enter into force, Central Bank of Ireland adopts five sets of Regulations under Credit Reporting Act 2013, Department of Finance publishes its... READ MORE
Tracker, Financial Services Regulation & Compliance - Insurance Oct 2016 Article On the Domestic Front: Central Bank of Ireland launches informal consultation on Solvency II SPVs, Competition and Consumer Protection Commission investigation relating to motor insurance, Central Bank of Ireland publishes... READ MORE
The Front Page, Asset Management & Investment Funds: EU & International Developments Sep 2016 Article On the International Front we look at Responses to ESMA call for evidence on asset segregation and custody services under AIFMD and UCITS V; European Commission overview of level 2 financial... READ MORE
The Front Page, Asset Management & Investment Funds: Irish Practice Developments Sep 2016 Article In Irish practice developments, we look at some approaching deadlines; Central Bank Deadlines for Pre-Christmas/Year-End Applications; Central Bank Markets Update; Central Bank guidance on IT risk management and cybersecurity... READ MORE