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Employment10 years and three days after former UK Prime Minister David Cameron announced in the House of Commons that there would be a referendum on Brexit, the EU and the UK have moved a little closer back together.
EU, Competition & ProcurementDomestically, the CBI Director of Capital Markets, Gerry Cross delivered a speech outlining regulatory priorities. At European level, the ESAs advanced DORA cooperation with the UK and the EBA completed transfer of EU AML/CFT mandates to AMLA.
Financial Regulation AdvisoryDomestically, CBI issued a review on MiFID firms’ operational resilience frameworks. At European level, the ECJ Advocate General stated simply executing client orders doesn’t automatically amount to insider dealing because a firm holds inside information.
Asset Management & Investment FundsDomestically, the first parts of the Health Insurance (Amendment) Act 2025 came into force. At European level, EIOPA launched its 2030 strategy and published its January 2026 Insurance Risk Dashboard.
FinanceDomestically, the CBI issued a new authorisation process note outlining a streamlined process for AIFMs. At European level, ESMA published principles on risk‑based supervision and communicated on EMIR 3.0 reporting obligations.
Asset Management & Investment FundsDomestically, Ireland has published its CRD VI national discretions. At European level, the ESAs issued ESG stress‑testing guidelines, the EBA released RTS on CRD VI, published reports on CRR guidelines and the ECB reported on their 2024-2025 climate plan.
FinanceThe Forced Labour Regulation (FLR) bans the placing or making available on the EU market, or export from the EU, of products made with forced labour.
Corporate Advisory & Company LawESMA speech, Shareholder Rights Directive call for evidence, AML/CFT/FS, EMIR 3.0 RTS AAR, ESMA 2027-2029 Programming Document.
Asset Management & Investment FundsDeadlines, CBI authorisation AIFMD II loan origination, CBI consultation F&P prohibition notices.
Asset Management & Investment FundsAsset-intensive reinsurance, also known as funded reinsurance, attracted much commentary (and some debate) throughout 2024 and 2025.
Insurance & ReinsuranceThe ECB has imposed periodic penalty payments on Crédit Agricole, S.A. for its failure to properly identify climate and environmental risks.
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