Justice Plan 2021: Reform of gambling regulation

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The Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee recently published her Department's "Justice Plan 2021" and "Statement of Strategy 2021-2023". They provide for planned reforms of Irish gambling regulations and liquor licensing laws.

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Financial Services Regulation and Compliance - Funds Feb 2021

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Domestically, the CBI issued guidance on the establishment of differentiated share classes in a closed-ended QIAIF and new guidance for depositaries of assets other than financial assets; At European level, mendments to the PRIIPs Regulation look set to be in place from 1 January 2022.

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Financial Services Regulation and Compliance - Investment Firms Feb 2021

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Domestically, the CBI issued a statement on the flexibility measures afforded to firms and market participants in recognition of the challenges faced by them as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic; At European level, ESMA published several key documents including its annual reports on waivers and deferrals for equity and non-equity instruments.

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Financial Services Regulation and Compliance - Banking Feb 2021

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Domestically, the CBI launched a consultation paper on a revised methodology for calculating the industry funding levy payable by payment institutions and e-money institutions; At European level, the EBA published clarifications on the implementation of selected COVID-19 policies and consulted on guidance in relation to the assessment of breaches of large exposure limits.

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Financial Services Regulation and Compliance - Insurance Feb 2021

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Domestically, he CBI welcomed the High Court's decision in the FBD business interruption insurance case; At European level, EIOPA agreed on changes to PRIIPs KID, published its Supervisory Convergence Plan for 2021, and announced new strategic supervisory priorities for national supervisors.

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