Sep 2015

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Later this year Ireland is due to enact anti-bribery laws similar to those laws which are already well established in the UK and US.

Sep 2015

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The English High Court in London Borough of Brent v Kane [2014] EWHC 4564 has held that legal advice taken in relation to various transactions which the claimant alleged had been made at an undervalue was not protected by privilege, as there was prima facie evidence that the purpose of the legal advice was to structure the transactions in order to allow the client to avoid or reduce the costs of a

Sep 2015

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On the Domestic Front: Central Bank publishes regulations for credit unions. Voluntary redress scheme for AIB customers is being set up. Central Bank publishes the third issue of Credit Union News. On the International Front: EBA to conduct further analysis on Net Stable Funding Requirements (NSFR) and Leveraged Ratio (LR).

Sep 2015

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On the Domestic Front: Central Bank updates the AIFMD Q&A. The Central bank updates the ICAV Q&A. On the International Front: ESMA launches consultation on ELTIFs. European Commission reports on its exercise of powers under UCITS IV and AIFMD.

Sep 2015

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On the International Front: ESMA confirms renewal of Greek HCMC short selling ban. ESMA recommends changes to EMIR framework. Commission passes delegated regulation on central clearing for interest rate derivatives under EMIR.

Sep 2015

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On the Domestic Front: Central Bank publishes its Internal Rules as the Resolution Authority under the BRRD. On the International Front: EBA publishes technical advice on protected arrangements in a resolution situation. EBA issues final Guidelines on passport notifications for mortgage credit intermediaries.

Sep 2015

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On the International Front: PRA confirms position on deferred tax for Solvency II. EIOPA publishes Solvency II taxonomy and data point model updates. Insurance Europe comments on IAIS conduct of business risk paper.

Sep 2015

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In Mayo County Council v Joe Reilly Plant Hire Limited [2015] IEHC 544, the Irish High Court considered whether the arbitrator was correct in law in holding that he had jurisdiction to commence the arbitration hearing and rule on his own jurisdiction.

Sep 2015

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Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015 The Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015 is relevant for everyone doing business in Ireland. The Act, with the exception of Part 4 (which deals with sanctions and enforcement), came into force on 1 September 2015.

Sep 2015

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The commencement of the Industrial Relations (Amendment) Act 2015 (the "Act") on 1 August 2015 is noteworthy not only for the changes it introduces, but also for the key industrial relations principles that remain untouched.