Mar 2026

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We are pleased to share our latest podcast episode, Setting the scene: Ireland’s new rent rules explained featuring Aoife Smyth and David Fitzgerald.

Feb 2026

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The CBI's Regulatory and Supervisory Outlook Report focuses on financial and operational resilience, consumer/investor protection and AI.

Feb 2026

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In a judgment delivered last month, the Irish High Court addressed the interplay between arbitration clauses and winding up petitions.

Feb 2026

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Essential insights for HR & employers

Feb 2026

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10 years and three days after former UK Prime Minister David Cameron announced in the House of Commons that there would be a referendum on Brexit, the EU and the UK have moved a little closer back together.

Feb 2026

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Domestically, the CBI Director of Capital Markets, Gerry Cross delivered a speech outlining regulatory priorities. At European level, the ESAs advanced DORA cooperation with the UK and the EBA completed transfer of EU AML/CFT mandates to AMLA.

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.