Dec 2022

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Domestically, the CBI updated its webpage for all forms relevant for MiFID Firms. At European level, the ESMA has published its annual report on waivers and deferrals which provides a picture of the European trading landscape in 2021.

Dec 2022

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Domestically, the Housing Loan Requirements Regulations 2022 (S.I. No. 546 of 2022) were published and are due to commence on 1 January 2023. At European level, the EC has requested advice from the EBA regarding green loans and mortgages.

Dec 2022

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The EU Whistleblowing Directive is currently being transposed into national laws across the European Union. In Ireland, the Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Act 2022 comes into force on 1 January 2023. It brings with it a number of crucially important changes to the existing Protected Disclosures Act 2014 (2014 Act).

Dec 2022

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ESMA consultation on fund names using ESG terms, greenwashing, SFDR Q&A, speeches, MMF Stress Tests, Liquidity stress testing, AML/CFT/ Sanctions.

Dec 2022

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Deadlines, Irish property funds, CP86, CP152, LDI funds, PRIIPs KID, beneficial ownership, sanctions, CBI markets updates.

Dec 2022

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The Central Bank of Ireland issued timeframes for receipt of applications that are seeking a Christmas or year-end.

Dec 2022

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The Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022 was signed into law on Saturday, 10 December 2022. 

Dec 2022

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As previously highlighted, the Central Bank (Individual Accountability Framework) Bill 2022 (IAF Bill) was published in July of this year, and is continuing to progress through the legislative process. In the latest development, further to review by the Dáil Select Committee, an updated IAF Bill has now been published with some further amendments compared to the initial draft Bill.

Dec 2022

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The powers of departmental officials in Northern Ireland have been extended in a limited way with the introduction of the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc.) Act 2022 on 6 December 2022.

Dec 2022

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By a 4-3 majority, the Irish Supreme Court has ruled that the Irish government’s proposed approach to ratifying CETA is unconstitutional.