FIG Top 5 At 5 – 26/03/2026

On 24 March 2026, Deputy Governor, Colm Kincaid, at the Central Bank of Ireland (“Central Bank”), delivered a speech (“Speech”) at the Central Bank’s consumer protection workshop (“Workshop”).

The Workshop coincides with the coming into force of the modernised consumer protection code (“CPC”).

The Speech focused on the outlook for consumers and investors, however, the Deputy Governor took the opportunity to address the broader context in which we find ourselves, considering matters such as geopolitical instability, rapid technological transformation and shifting economic conditions. Mr Kinkaid highlighted how, risks that once seemed remote, have become more likely and the question is now one of how we respond to all these changes. Additionally, he noted the benefits that have been brought about by innovation in financial services, particularly digitalisation.