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ARTICLE · 27 MAY 2026

MiFID Compliance – CBI Findings And Practical Implications For Firms

The Central Bank of Ireland has published findings from its thematic assessment of compliance functions within MiFID investment firms, revealing both strengths and critical gaps in how firms manage regulatory obligations. The assessment examined firms' adherence to compliance requirements, monitoring processes, and board reporting practices, identifying specific areas where improvements are urgently needed. Firms are now expected to conduct self-assessments and address identified deficiencies promptly.

IrelandFinance and Banking

The Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) has published a Thematic Assessment of the Compliance Function in the MiFID Investment Firm Sector (the Report).

The CBI’s Regulatory & Supervisory Outlook publications for 2025 and 2026 (as to which see our insights posts here and here) identified weaknesses in culture, governance and risk management as key risks for the MiFID investment firm sector. This has led to an increased supervisory focus on MiFID investment firm’s compliance functions in light of their key role in reducing firms’ compliance risk, and supporting firms in securing customers’ interests. The CBI’s recent thematic assessment of the compliance function, which was carried out with a cohort of MiFID investment firms, is the latest output of this supervisory work.

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