May 2026

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The Central Bank of Ireland has published the revised AIF Rulebook alongside its feedback to CP162.

May 2026

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The new Consumer Credit Directive represents the most significant overhaul of the EU consumer credit framework in over a decade

May 2026

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The Irish Government recently published the Media Regulation Bill 2026 which proposes material changes to the review of media-related businesses in Ireland under the Competition Act 2002.

May 2026

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2025 saw a marked increase in significant cyberattacks in the UK, with the National Cyber Security Centre reportedly handling four ‘nationally significant’ cyberattacks every week, revealing a 50% increase from the previous year. Read more.

Apr 2026

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On 26 February 2026, Advocate General Campos Sánchez-Bordona issued a non-binding Opinion in Betaal Garant Nederland (Case C‑51/25) that may prompt national authorities to revisit how payment services are defined under PSD 2.

Apr 2026

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ESG ratings RTS, AMLA RTS, MiFID II order execution policies, EMIR 3 AAR, MAR RTS, ESMA CRA Regulation consultation.

Apr 2026

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Deadlines, CBI FMC board effectiveness (D&I) review, CBI administrator and depositary outsourcing risk review, CBI financial stability assessments (hedge funds & LMTs), MiFID client assets, F&P, CBI markets update.

Apr 2026

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The Companies Registration Office (the CRO) has made clear its intention to commence further enforcement actions later in 2026.

Apr 2026

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On 21 April 2026, the Central Bank of Ireland published its feedback report on its thematic review of board effectiveness through the lens of diversity and inclusion in the fund management company sector.

Apr 2026

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On 23 April 2026, the Council of the EU published final compromise texts of the legislative proposals for a Third Payment Services Directive (PSD 3) and Payment Services Regulation (PSR).