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ARTICLE · 13 MAY 2026

Central Bank Publishes Revised AIF Rulebook

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On 5 May 2026, the Central Bank of Ireland (the “Central Bank“) published an updated AIF Rulebook, together with its Feedback Statement on Consultation Paper 162...

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On 5 May 2026, the Central Bank of Ireland (the “Central Bank“) published an updated AIF Rulebook, together with its Feedback Statement on Consultation Paper 162, which it issued in September 2025 to gather industry views on amendments to the regulatory framework for Irish-authorised alternative investment funds (“AIFs”).

The AIF Rulebook consolidates into a single document the conditions imposed on Irish-authorised AIFs, AIFMs and their depositaries.

The CP162 review was initiated to align the national regulatory framework with Directive (EU) 2024/927 (“AIFMD II”), to respond to recommendations in the Irish Government’s Fund Sector 2030 Final Report and to ensure consistency with broader policy initiatives, including the EU Savings and Investment Union.

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