Feb 2026

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Domestically, CBI issued a review on MiFID firms’ operational resilience frameworks. At European level, the ECJ Advocate General stated simply executing client orders doesn’t automatically amount to insider dealing because a firm holds inside information.

Feb 2026

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Domestically, the first parts of the Health Insurance (Amendment) Act 2025 came into force. At European level, EIOPA launched its 2030 strategy and published its January 2026 Insurance Risk Dashboard.

Feb 2026

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Domestically, the CBI issued a new authorisation process note outlining a streamlined process for AIFMs. At European level, ESMA published principles on risk‑based supervision and communicated on EMIR 3.0 reporting obligations.

Feb 2026

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Domestically, Ireland has published its CRD VI national discretions. At European level, the ESAs issued ESG stress‑testing guidelines, the EBA released RTS on CRD VI, published reports on CRR guidelines and the ECB reported on their 2024-2025 climate plan.

Feb 2026

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The Forced Labour Regulation (FLR) bans the placing or making available on the EU market, or export from the EU, of products made with forced labour.

Feb 2026

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ESMA speech, Shareholder Rights Directive call for evidence, AML/CFT/FS, EMIR 3.0 RTS AAR, ESMA 2027-2029 Programming Document.

Feb 2026

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Deadlines, CBI authorisation AIFMD II loan origination, CBI consultation F&P prohibition notices.

Feb 2026

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Asset-intensive reinsurance, also known as funded reinsurance, attracted much commentary (and some debate) throughout 2024 and 2025.

Feb 2026

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The ECB has imposed periodic penalty payments on Crédit Agricole, S.A. for its failure to properly identify climate and environmental risks.

Feb 2026

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This overview provides a quick introduction to the AI Act assisting organisations in understanding some of its key concepts.