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The proposal for a Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) was published by the European Commission in 2022. In December 2023, the Council of the EU and the European...

The Central Bank of Ireland has completed its comprehensive review of delegation practices across the Irish funds sector, examining how fund management companies oversee delegated activities while maintaining regulatory compliance. Through detailed surveys and onsite inspections, the regulator assessed governance frameworks, risk management controls, and data capabilities, identifying both strengths and areas requiring immediate improvement by year-end 2026.

At a recent William Fry CounselConnect virtual Conference, over 170 in-house legal counsel from across Ireland heard Antoinette Moriarty...

The European Commission published its final proposal for a regulation amending the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation ("SFDR") on 20 November 2025 ("SFDR 2.0").

As Ireland prepares to assume the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, cybersecurity concerns are escalating with warnings of increased cyberattacks targeting reputational damage. The National Cyber Security Centre anticipates sophisticated threats, including AI-powered attacks, while businesses face imminent compliance requirements under the NIS 2 Directive.

Jennifer Duffy and Aaron Tangney explore Ireland's growing appeal as a regulatory hub for financial services firms, examining the Central Bank's authorisation process and the critical importance of establishing genuine local substance, robust governance frameworks, and experienced management teams when seeking regulatory approval.

The Central Bank of Ireland (the "Central Bank") has published its Corporate Governance Requirements for Investment Firms and Market Operators 2018 (the "Requirements").

On 18 October 2018, Ireland's Finance Bill 2018 (the "Bill") was published.

As part of a series of articles providing insights on the management and corporate governance of Irish-incorporated companies and, in particular Irish subsidiaries of international companies...

A section of the Companies Act 2014 will make online filing of a number of forms at the Companies Registration Office mandatory from 1 June 2017. We review the key points to note with these forms.

Pensions Senior Associate Jane McKeever writes for the Spring edition of IAPF Magazine on the legal considerations for pensions scheme trustees of integrating Environmental

Credit servicing (the management and administration of credit agreements under which cash loans have been advanced to certain individuals and SMEs) has been a regulated activity in Ireland since July 2015.

CSRD has significant sustainability reporting requirements for companies operating within the European Union.

Energy developers, banks, investors, corporate offtakers and anyone else involved in the solar industry (and perhaps the energy industry more broadly) should ensure that they have a good understanding...

In 2010, the European Communities (Statutory Audits) (Directive 2006/43/EC) (the "Regulations") obliged certain 'public interest entities' to establish an audit committee.

Following the delivery of the first annual report of the Corporate Enforcement Authority (the "CEA") on 19 June 2024 (the "Report"), the Companies (Corporate Governance, Enforcement and Regulatory Provisions)...

It is essential for directors to understand what is required of them. These tips will assist directors and make it easier for them to comply with obligations.