Share on LinkedInShare on LinkedIn

ARTICLE · 08 JANUARY 2026

Horizon Scanner Finance January 2026 - Irish Developments

Arthur Cox
Explore more from Arthur Cox

The Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) issued a notice of intention to make limited amendments to the Central Bank (Investment Market Conduct) Rules 2019 (the Rules) on 17 December 2025.

IrelandFinance and Banking
Arthur Cox
Arthur Cox
Author LinkedIn connections

PROSPECTUSES: CBI RULES

The Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) issued a notice of intention to make limited amendments to the Central Bank (Investment Market Conduct) Rules 2019 (the Rules) on 17 December 2025. The amendments are primarily intended to align the Rules with amendments made to Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 (the Prospectus Regulation) by Regulation (EU) 2024/2809 (the Listing Act).

Rule 34(3) will be updated to expressly reference the EU Follow-on Prospectus and EU Growth Issuance Prospectus, which are being introduced from 5 March 2026. Rule 47 will be amended to remove the specific requirement for PDF format, retaining the requirement for searchable electronic format that cannot be modified. Rule 50 will be updated to reflect the replacement of simplified prospectuses and EU Growth prospectuses with the new EU Follow-on prospectus and EU Growth issuance prospectus.

We operate a free-to-view policy, asking only that you register in order to read all of our content. Please login or register to view the rest of this article.

Register for freeORLog in

This article contains a general summary of developments and is not a complete or definitive statement of the law. Specific legal advice should be obtained where appropriate.

View source

Related Articles

Legal Intelligence Newsletters: sign up for the latest legal and regulatory news on your chosen topics

Read more about

Related Comparative Guides

See more popular content from

Article

Final EBA Guidelines On The Sound Management Of Third-party Risk: What Financial Entities Need To Know

The European Banking Authority has published final Guidelines on the sound management of third-party risk regarding non-ICT services, replacing the 2019 Outsourcing Guidelines and introducing a broader regulatory framework. Financial entities will need to navigate expanded scope requirements, enhanced governance standards, and alignment with DORA while managing compliance timelines and contractual obligations.
IrelandFinance and Banking
Arthur Cox
Arthur Cox
Article

Alternative Investment Funds

Ireland offers a sophisticated regulatory framework for Alternative Investment Funds, with structures ranging from ICAVs and Investment Limited Partnerships to Unit Trusts and Common Contractual Funds. The jurisdiction provides flexible options for both retail and institutional investors, with distinct regulatory pathways for RIAIFs, QIAIFs, and ELTIFs, each designed to accommodate different investment strategies and liquidity profiles while maintaining robust investor protections.
IrelandFinance and Banking
K&L Gates
K&L Gates
Article

SFDR 2.0 Trialogue Negotiations: Key Areas Of Focus For Fund Managers

The European Commission's proposed overhaul of the SFDR regime is entering crucial trialogue negotiations, with the Irish Presidency aiming to reach agreement by year-end. While the Council and Parliament have aligned on key issues like professional investor opt-outs, significant divergences remain on exclusion criteria for Transition funds, PAI reporting requirements, and engagement strategy disclosures that will shape the future of sustainable finance regulation.
European UnionFinance and Banking
Dillon Eustace
Dillon Eustace