Jan 2017

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On the Domestic Front: Central Bank publishes results of its themed review of risk function; Central Bank publishes Report on Mortgage Arrears

Jan 2017

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On the Domestic Front: Irish domiciled Investment Managers can apply to invest directly in Chinese securities. On the EU Front: ESMA publishes an updated Q&A on the application of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive; ESMA updates MiFID II and MiFIR Q&A on investor protection

Jan 2017

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On the Domestic Front: Central Bank publishes Guidance on Fund Management Company Effectiveness, Feedback Statement and Updated Q&As; Central Bank publishes the 22nd edition of the AIFMD Q&A; Central Bank publishes the 15th edition of the UCITS Q&A. On the EU Front: ESMA publishes an updated Q&A on the application of the AIFMD.

Jan 2017

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On the Domestic Front: Central Bank publishes Guidelines on the Corporate Compliance Code Compliance Statement; Central Bank publishes Frequently Asked Questions on corporate governance requirements for credit institutions.

Jan 2017

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On the Domestic Front: Central Bank publishes policy note on the submission of information under Solvency II; CBI publishes "Dear CEO" letter on Solvency Capital Requirement; Insurance Ireland and DIMA propose merger. On the EU Front: Insurance Block Exemption Regulation will expire on 31 March 2017; EIOPA publishes guidelines for supervisor/auditor dialogue.

Jan 2017

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In this short video, Duncan Inverarity, Head of Employment, reflects on what A&L Goodbody's Employment team consider to be the key areas of Employment law that will impact business throughout 2017. Duncan also provides a brief overview of the most influential activity in the employment space in Ireland in 2016.

Dec 2016

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In two recent High Court decisions concerning the restriction of directors, the Court considered circumstances where directors continued to trade after their respective companies had gotten into difficulties.

Dec 2016

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CP86 Transition

Dec 2016

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On the International Front: we look at ESMA Q&A on AIFMD; MMF Regulation; EMIR- risk mitigation techniques for uncleared OTC derivative contracts; EuVECA and EuSEF Regulation and AML/CFT developments.

Dec 2016

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In Irish practice developments: Some Approaching Deadlines the outcome of CP86; investment via Shenzhen Connect; CBI AIFMD Q&A; CBI UCITS Q&A; CBI Markets update; CBI Directors appointments; CBI AML bulletin; Address by Derville Rowland; CBI themed inspection of risk function; Irish Funds papers on keeping CDD up to date and on SFTR disclosures.