ArticleCentral Bank Updates Brexit FAQsThe Central Bank has published Brexit FAQs for consumers, which provides information on the potential impact of Brexit on consumers.IrelandGovernment, Public SectorArthur Cox
ArticleConsultation Paper 128 For Anti-Money Laundering And Countering The Financing Of Terrorism Guidelines For The Financial SectorThe Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Act, 2018 (2018 Act), which gives effect, in part, to the Fourth EU Anti-Money Laundering Directive (2015/894) under Irish law was commenced on 26 November 2018. IrelandGovernment, Public SectorArthur Cox
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
ArticleThe Government Legislation Programme For The Spring 2025 Session Has Been PublishedThe Cabinet has approved 21 bills for priority publication and 29 bills for priority drafting. Priority legislation includes the EU Data Regulation Bill, the Media Regulation Bill and the Protection of Employees.IrelandGovernment, Public SectorWilliam Fry LLP
ArticleDigitalisation In The Insurance Intermediary MarketThe complete picture of the lasting impacts from a macroeconomic perspective of the COVID-19 pandemic are still emerging but a few things are clear - customer needs, expectations and buying habits have changed, ...IrelandInsuranceGrant Thornton
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
PodcasteSignatures (Podcast)In this podcast Colin Rooney, Partner in the Technology and Innovation Group, will be discussing the use of electronic signatures with Maedhbh Clancy, Of Counsel in our Finance Department and Suzanne Kearney, Of Counsel in our Corporate and M&A Department.IrelandTechnologyArthur Cox
ArticlePayment And E-Money Firms: Practical Solutions To Compliance ChallengesAs the Central Bank of Ireland works tirelessly to keep up with the continuous advancement in the financial services and fintech industries, payment services and e-money firms...IrelandTechnologyArthur Cox
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
ArticleSpotlight On The Pre-Approval Controlled Function UpdatesIn the latest video in our Asset Management and Investment Funds quarterly series focusing on legal and regulatory developments in the funds industry, Damien Barnaville, Of ...IrelandWealth ManagementWalkers
ArticleESAs Publish Q&A On The SFDR RTSToday the European Securities and Markets Authority ("ESMA"), the EU's securities markets regulator, published Questions and Answers ("Q&A") on the SFDR Delegated Regulation RTS...European UnionCorporate/Commercial LawArthur Cox
Article2022 Horizon Scanning For Fund ManagersFund managers may have been relieved to see out a very busy 2021. However, legislative and regulatory change will continue apace in 2022. IrelandFinance and BankingMatheson
ArticleA Warning To Credit Servicing FirmsLate last year Mr Justice Barrett delivered a warning to a credit servicing firm in the High Court that they were in "yellow card territory" as a result of their failure to expeditiously prosecute their case.IrelandFinance and BankingWhitney Moore
ArticleCentral Bank Statement On Money Market Funds And Share CancellationThe Central Bank issued a statement (jointly with Luxembourg's CSSF) on 11 January regarding the incompatibility of reverse distribution mechanisms, such as share cancellation, with the Money Market Funds Regulation (EU/2017/1131).IrelandFinance and BankingArthur Cox
ArticleIndividual Accountability Framework Bill PublishedOn 28 July 2022, the Central Bank (Individual Accountability Framework) Bill 2022 was published, together with an accompanying Explanatory Memorandum.IrelandFinance and BankingArthur Cox
ArticleInvestment Funds Newsletter - May 2026Ireland's implementation of AIFMD 2.0 brings significant regulatory changes for alternative investment funds, alongside evolving requirements for ESG disclosure and board effectiveness. The Central Bank of Ireland explores emerging opportunities in distributed ledger technology, tokenisation, and artificial intelligence while addressing future modifications to venture and growth capital fund regulations. IrelandFinance and BankingMatheson
ArticleLess Than 3 Months To Next SFDR Compliance DeadlineThis briefing is intended to assist fund managers in scoping the SFDR product-level disclosure obligations in effect from 1 January next.IrelandFinance and BankingWilliam Fry LLP
ArticleCRD VI: What Lenders Need To Know When Lending Into The European UnionThe European Union’s (the “EU”) Directive 2024/1619/EU (“CRD VI”) introduces reforms which deal directly with lending into the EU by third country credit institutions.European UnionFinance and BankingMatheson
ArticleESMA Guidance On UCITS Issuer Concentration And Marketing RulesESMA Guidance on UCITS Issuer Concentration and Marketing Rules.European UnionFinance and BankingWilliam Fry LLP
ArticleESMA Publishes Guidelines On ETFs And Other UCITS IssuesA discussion on the European Securities and Markets Authority guidelines on exchange traded funds and other UCITS issues.European UnionFinance and BankingMason Hayes & Curran LLP