Jun 2017

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On the International Front we look at cross-border distribution and supervision of UCITS and AIFs, FinTech, ESMA product governance guidelines under MiFID II, ESMA Q&As on MiFID II and MiFIR investor protection, EuVECAs and EuSEFs, and Anti- Money Laundering/ Combating the Financing of Terror/ Corruption.

Jun 2017

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In Irish practice developments: we look at some approaching deadlines; Revised Central Bank Guidance on Share Classes & updated Central Bank UCITS Q&A; Central Bank Markets Update; GoAML, Companies (Accounting) Act 2017, Speech by Derville Rowland, Central Bank Director of Enforcement, PEPPs, and FinTech.

Jun 2017

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What is the current position in Ireland in respect of the transposition of the Fourth Anti Money-Laundering Directive (4AMLD)?

Jun 2017

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Before the UK General Election, the country was experiencing a real momentum towards Brexit. Leaving the world's largest trading bloc was seen by most people as inevitable. Remainers chose silence or, at least, they did not articulate loudly the message of "Remain".

Jun 2017

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The Fourth Anti-Money Laundering Directive (4 AMLD) (EU 2015/ 849) is due to be transposed by EU member states by 26 June 2017. Meanwhile proposals for a Fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive (5 AMLD) which will amend 4 AMLD are at an advanced stage and are currently scheduled to be discussed by the EU Parliament on 23-26 October 2017.

Jun 2017

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Matthew Cole and Sheena Doggett provide an overview of the IPO process in Ireland, addresses the regulatory and exchange requirements and presents key offering considerations.

Jun 2017

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Baker J in the High Court has given three recent judgments in matters concerning Section 115A(9) of the Personal Insolvency Acts 2012 – 2015 (the Acts). This Section gives a Court power to review and approve a Personal Insolvency Application (PIA) rejected at a meeting of creditors.

Jun 2017

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The Government recently announced its commitment to priority drafting of legislation to enhance protection for those on precarious working arrangements. In particular, it is designed to address those on low hours and insecure contracts.

Jun 2017

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Just as the Olympics open with the ritual words "let the Games begin...", so too the Brexit talks begin in Brussels today. The EU side is led by Michel Barnier who is the European Commisson's Chief Negotiator and an experienced EU Commissioner. The UK side is led by David Davis who is Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union and was tipped yesterday as the next leader of the Conservative

Jun 2017

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Conducting a fair investigation can be a legal minefield for many employers and a recent High Court decision (Michael Lyons v Longford Westmeath Education and Training Board) has gone a step further, seemingly adding to employees' procedural armoury! The Court held that where one outcome of an investigation was potential dismissal or an adverse impact on the employee's reputation, the employee has