Jul 2023

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Domestically, the CBI has outlined its expectations in respect of the provision of unregulated products and / or services by investment firms. At European level, ESMA has launched a call for evidence on integrating sustainability preferences and product governance arrangements under MiFID II.

Jul 2023

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Domestically, the CBI has published its first Financial Stability Review of 2023. At European level, the European Parliament and Council have reached provisional political agreement on the implementation of the Basel III reforms.

Jul 2023

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Ireland has just passed new lobbying legislation, the Regulation of Lobbying and Oireachtas (Allowances to Members) (Amendment) Act 2023. The new law updates and strengthens Ireland's existing lobbying rules, extending their scope and enhancing the enforcement provisions. Listen to our latest Soundbite here.

Jul 2023

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The Gender Pay Gap Information Act and Regulations require employers with 250 or more employees to publish details of the gender pay gap (GPG) in their organisation by this December. Read more here.

Jun 2023

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In a surprise move, notification of regulations amending the European Union (Anti-Money laundering: Beneficial Ownership of Corporate Entities) Regulations 2019 was published in the Iris Oifigiúil on Friday, 16 June 2023.

Jun 2023

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With Member States supposed to apply the EU Collective Redress Directive (EU) 2020/1828 (the Directive) from 25 June 2023, Ireland’s journey to enact domestic transposing legislation continues – now with some pace.

Jun 2023

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On 23 June 2023, the High Court delivered judgment enforcing two adjudicator's decisions relating to the same parties but on two different construction projects.

Jun 2023

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On 26 June 2023, the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment launched a review of the Critical Skills Occupation List and Ineligible Occupations List for employment permits. Read more on the review here.

Jun 2023

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On 26 June 2023, Minister O'Gorman announced the commencement date for the provisions within the new Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023, relating to medical care leave and time off for breastfeeding, will be Monday 3 July 2023. Read more on the announcement here.

Jun 2023

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UCITS Eligible Assets Directive, ESMA Q&As, ESMA's annual report, EPM costs, Greenwashing, EU Commission on improving the sustainable finance framework, MiFID II, EMIR, AML/CFT/Sanctions.