Apr 2015

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The ICAV, Central Bank (Supervision and Enforcement) Act 2013 (s48(1) Investor Money Regulations 2015 for Fund Services Providers (SI 105 of 2015) was signed by Deputy Governor (Financial Regulation) Cyril Roux on 25 March 2015, MMF Regulation, ESMA AIFMD Q&A,ESMA KIID Q&A, ELTIFs, Shadow Banking Consultation (all MMFs and AIFs in scope), Conflicts of interest

Apr 2015

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Supervision and Enforcement Act 2013, Client Asset Regulations 2015 for Investment Firms signed, European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) enters into a Memorandum of Understanding with Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) regarding trading repositories, MAS, CCPS, NCAS, RTS, clearing obligations on interest rate swaps

Apr 2015

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CBI publishes introductory statement by Governor Patrick Honohan at the Oireachtas Banking Enquiry, European Banking Authority (EBA) publishes benchmarking package, EBA requirements for business reorganisation plans, EBA resolution procedures for EU banks

Apr 2015

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CBI Solvency II Information Notes, reserving requirements, non-life insurers, reinsurers, Solvency II newsletter, Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, motor survey, Insurance Ireland Annual Report published, CIRs, ITS, EIOPA review, Commission Delegated Regulation, equity capital charge, ITS guidelines, risk dashboard, ESAs ITS, PRIIPs, product intervention powers, IAIS consultation...

Mar 2015

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On the Domestic Front, we look at, the ICAV, FATCA, Central Bank Markets Update, a speech by the Central Bank Director of Markets Supervision, Central Bank Reporting Requirements and the Irish Government Strategy for Irish Financial Services, Client Asset Regulations, Investor Money Regulations and Companies Act 2014.

Mar 2015

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On the International Front, we look at the MMF Regulation, ESMA AIFMD Q&A, ESMA KIID Q&A, ESMA guidelines and technical standards, ELTIFs, Capital Markets Union, Anti- Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism, Shadow Banking Consultation (all MMFs and AIFs in scope), Market Abuse and Inside Information, Conflicts of Interest, ESMA Risk Dashboard, ESMA Regulatory Work programme an

Mar 2015

Article

A Garda has alleged that his data protection rights were breached when a representative of his Credit Union, showed his father his confidential financial statements which indicated difficulties with his loans.

Mar 2015

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The Supreme Court recently unanimously dismissed an appeal by Patrick McLaughlin and Roseann McLaughlin (together the McLaughlins) against the appointment of receiver, Tom Kavanagh, and a declaration that Bank of Scotland plc (BOS) was entitled to recover debts of over €4million.

Mar 2015

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Alan McCarthy a partner in A&L Goodbody's EU, Competition & Procurement group along with Kevin Feeney and Ross Moore, both Partners in A&L Goodbody's Energy & Natural Resources Group look at what the next round of renewable support for electricity generation from renewable energy beyond REFIT 2 and REFIT 3 will look like.

Mar 2015

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A&L Goodbody's IP & Technology group provide an overview of 'Data Analytics in Ireland' and outline what your organisation needs to consider when engaged in data analytics.