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ArticleCriminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Act 2010The Third Anti-Money Laundering Directive was transposed into Irish law on 5 May, 2010 by the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Act, 2010 (the "CJA Act 2010") and has been effective as of 15 July, 2010. IrelandGovernment, Public SectorDillon Eustace
ArticleIreland's National Development Plan 2021-2030 And Budget 2022The Government published NDP 2021-2030, the largest to date, foreseeing €165 billion of public investment in infrastructure projects over 2021-2030 and setting out Departmental allocations for 2021-2025. IrelandGovernment, Public SectorArthur Cox
ArticleNew Government Initiative To Lend To MicroenterprisesThe Microenterprise Loan Fund Act 2012 and the supporting Scheme (the "Microfinance Act") established Microfinance Ireland to provide newly established or growing microenterprises with access to limited funding where they have been unable to access bank credit or sufficient bank credit to start or develop their business. IrelandGovernment, Public SectorMason Hayes & Curran LLP
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ArticleChambers Global Practice Guide: Real Estate 2019In this chapter, Diarmuid Mawe and Craig Kenny analyse the real estate market in Ireland and provide legal commentary on the key issues for businesses involved in the real estate sector.IrelandReal Estate and ConstructionMaples Group
ArticleThe Projects and Construction Review, 7th Ed. - Ireland ChapterProject finance is a well understood and widely used model for carrying out infrastructure projects in Ireland across all sectors including health, education, roads, rail, waste, water, IT and energy.IrelandReal Estate and ConstructionMaples Group
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ArticleA European Distribution SolutionIrish domiciled funds lend themselves to a wide variety of asset classes including; private equity, hedge funds, real estate and infrastructure funds, loan and other credit funds, hybrid and equity fundsIrelandWealth ManagementWalkers
ArticleIrish Quarterly Legal And Regulatory Report: January - March 2026This quarterly report examines significant regulatory developments affecting Irish asset management and investment funds from January to March 2026. The analysis covers Central Bank initiatives on tokenisation and supervisory procedures, AIFMD II implementation requirements, EU-wide reforms including EMIR 3 and sustainability reporting, and critical compliance deadlines extending through 2027. IrelandWealth ManagementWalkers
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VideoWebinar: Ireland's Digital Asset Revolution: A Roadmap For SuccessIn this webinar, our expert speakers will take you through the current state of technology services in Ireland and provide insights into the Irish Government's strategy for Blockchain and Digital Assets.WorldwideTechnologyMatheson
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ArticleHorizon Scanner Finance March 2026 - Thought LeadershipCentral Bank consults on Prohibition Notices Under the Fitness and Probity Regime...IrelandFinance and BankingArthur Cox
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ArticleIrish Quarterly Legal And Regulatory Report: April - June 2026Walkers' Asset Management and Investment Funds team provides a comprehensive quarterly update on Irish legal and regulatory developments from April to June 2026, covering AIFMD II transposition, Central Bank guidance on liquidity management and board diversity, ESMA compliance findings, and the latest sustainable finance regulations including ESG ratings and SFDR 2.0 proposals. IrelandFinance and BankingWalkers