Aug 2018

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On the domestic front, the CBI updated the UCITS Q&As and informed Fund Management Companies that they will start being assessed for compliance with CBI requirements. European developments included an update to ESMA UCITS and AIFMD Q&As, while ESMA also published a list of Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) signed by EU authorities.

Aug 2018

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On the domestic front, the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) has criticised elements of consumer-focused culture at Irish retail banks and has also increased banks' capital requirements with effect from 5 July 2019. On the European front, the Commission has withdrawn a proposed regulation on structural reform of credit institutions...

Aug 2018

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A summary of what you need to know in relation to Irish company law

Aug 2018

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This week the UK Government reported 100% compliance with the reporting obligation under their gender pay gap (GPG) regulations. We examine the reports and guidelines and outline some of the lessons learned from the UK's first year of reporting.

Aug 2018

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New court rules will come into operation today which will give members of the media permission to access court documents. These measures, which apply in both the civil and criminal courts, will formalise the media's access to information and are being introduced under the Data Protection Act 2018.

Aug 2018

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Vincent Power, Catherine Duffy and Eileen Roberts, provide an overview of Ireland's shipping industry and the legislative framework that it works within.

Jul 2018

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Deadlines, UCITS investments in non-UCITS, importance of organisational effectiveness, Central Bank Markets Updates and Irish Funds GDPR bulletin.

Jul 2018

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EU & International: ESMA UCITS and AIFMD Q&As, MMFR, ESMA list of AIFMD MoUs and AML/CTF.

Jul 2018

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What is the current position on Money Market Fund (MMF) Reform?

Jul 2018

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The European Commission announced that it was bringing Ireland to the CJEU for allegedly failing to implement correctly the EU directive on the investigation of maritime casualties