Aug 2016

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On the Domestic Front: CBI publishes revised Insurance Quarterly newsletter; Insurance Ireland reiterates concerns over claims costs related to rising motor premiums. On the EU Front: EIOPA launches consultation on policy proposals regarding the implementation of IDD; European Commission calls for technical advice from EIOPA.

Aug 2016

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The Central Bank of Ireland has published its third and final CP86 consultation on fund management company effectiveness.

Aug 2016

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As the dusts settles on the Senior Managers Regime which came into effect earlier this year, organisations within the financial services industry will no doubt be looking ahead to implementation of the PRA and FCA's new whistleblowing requirements. The deadline for implementation of these new requirements is 7 September 2016.

Aug 2016

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On the Domestic front we look at upcoming deadlines, Central Bank Markets Update and the new Market Abuse Regime.

Aug 2016

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In the News this month: CBI Markets Update, new Market Abuse regime, UCITS V Regulation, AIFMD passport, Asset Segregation and Custody under AIFMD and UCITS Directive, Benchmarks Regulation, AML/CTF, PRIIPs, Data Protection and the Privacy Shield, Cybersecurity, EuVECAs and EuSEFs and the ESMA risk dashboard.

Aug 2016

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The Paternity Leave and Benefit Bill 2016 (the Bill) has been passed by the Dail. The Bill will commence on 1 September next. It will provide long awaited statutory paternity leave and benefit for fathers. It will also bring Ireland in line with other EU countries.

Jul 2016

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Alan McCarthy looks at how antitrust commitments can be terminated early in relation to energy and competition law.

Jul 2016

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On 27 July 2016, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker appointed Michel Barnier as the European Commission's Chief Negotiator.

Jul 2016

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Dr. Vincent Power, Partner and Head of EU, Competition and Procurement at A&L Goodbody explains the EU competition law relating to seaports. This article was first published in the committee newsletter of the 'Transportation, Energy & Antitrust – Section of Antitrust Law' by the American Bar Association, Spring 2016.

Jul 2016

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The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 ("CDM 2016") come into force on 1 August 2016.