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    Unlocking biomethane production in NI – DfE Biomethane Strategy and Policy Framework

    The Department for Economy and the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs have today published a joint consultation on a Biomethane Strategy and Policy Framework for Northern Ireland.

    Belfast
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    Closing the gap: Insurers and climate risk

    Emma Martin and Niall Guinan discuss the Central Bank of Ireland’s priorities with the growing challenge of climate-related underinsurance

    Insurance & Reinsurance
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    REGB consultation: What developers & investors need to know

    The Renewable Electricity Generation Bill is the latest step towards the introduction of Northern Ireland's proposed Renewable Electricity Price Guarantee scheme.

    Belfast
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    Renewable Electricity Price guarantee – Notice of Intention

    On 14 October 2026, the Department for the Economy published a notice of intention in respect of the Renewable Energy Price Guarantee scheme.

    Belfast
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    Firm access in Northern Ireland: A consultation on the future of renewable generation

    The recent consultation by the Utility Regulator on the future of firm access raises important questions for renewable generators, investors and other stakeholders in Northern Ireland's electricity sector

    Belfast
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    Beyond outsourcing: CBI draft guidance on third-party risk management

    On 8 October 2026, the Central Bank of Ireland opened a consultation on draft ‘Guidance on Good Practices for the Sound Management of Third Party Risks’

    Financial Regulation Advisory
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    Changes to the methodology for calculating the industry funding levy proposed

    The Central Bank of Ireland recently launched a consultation on proposals to amend the methodologies used to allocate the annual industry funding levy across certain types of regulated firms

    Asset Management & Investment Funds
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    SIAs: Ireland’s Budget 2027 confirms tax rate and thresholds

    The introduction of the new savings and investment account (SIA) was one of the most anticipated changes of Ireland’s Budget 2027

    Financial Regulation Advisory
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    A landmark decision for infrastructure delivery: Court of Appeal clears the way for the A5 Western Transport Corridor

    The Court of Appeal’s decision on the A5 Western Transport Corridor marks a significant turning point in one of Northern Ireland's most high-profile and long-running infrastructure projects.

    Belfast
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    Central Bank of Ireland deadlines for pre-Christmas/year-end applications 2026

    The Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) issued details of its deadlines for receipt of applications that have pre-Christmas or pre year-end approval deadlines.

    Asset Management & Investment Funds
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    Financial Services Regulation and Compliance - Cross Sectoral and Other September 2026

    The Central Bank of Ireland launched a survey to inform its strategy for 2028 to 2032 and commenced a consultation on proposals to amend methodologies used to allocate the annual industry funding levy across certain sectors.

    Financial Regulation Advisory
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    Financial Services Regulation and Compliance - Investment Firms September 2026

    The CBI reported on a thematic assessment on fitness and probity, with recommended action points for all MiFID firms. At an EU level, ESMA issued two supervision-related updates, and a code of conduct for issuer-sponsored research was published.

    Asset Management & Investment Funds