In December 2020, amendments to the Irish Investment Limited Partnerships legislation were enacted to reflect changes needed to update this legislation with features in other Irish structures

The 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.

ESMA Guidance on UCITS Issuer Concentration and Marketing Rules.

The Central Bank has published a Fitness and Probity Interview Guide, reflecting the fact that pre-approval controlled function ("PCF") interviews are becoming an increasingly common feature of the PCF application procedure.

The Central Bank has confirmed that the countercyclical capital buffer rate on Irish exposures is to be kept at 1%.

In the third episode of the William Fry Financial Regulation Unit podcast series, titled "Enhanced Fitness and Probity Regime", Knowledge Lawyer Jane Balfe is joined by Louise Harrison...

This article explores ESG in the context of the bond market and in particular focuses on the legislative and non- legislative frameworks around ESG Bonds.

The Common Contractual Fund ("CCF") is one of a range of fund structures available to asset managers wishing to establish a regulated Irish fund.

The Central Bank (Individual Accountability Framework) Bill completed Committee Stage in Dáil Éireann yesterday evening (7 December 2022). Dáil Report Stage is expected to take place during the week beginning 12 December.

In its Summer 2022 Legislation Programme, published yesterday, the Government confirmed that publication of the Central Bank (Individual Accountability Framework) Bill continues to be a priority matter.

The Irish legislation implementing AIFMD II provisions has been published and comes into operation on 1 May 2026, introducing significant updates to both UCITS and AIF legislative frameworks.

In this episode of Matheson Talks Financial Regulation, Joe Beashel and Niamh Muholland, partners in the Financial Institutions Group along with Bryan Dunne, Head of Employment...

In this episode of Matheson Talks Financial Regulation, Joe Beashel and Niamh Mulholland, partners in the Financial Institutions Group join Claire Scannell...

In this episode of Matheson Talks Financial Regulation, Joe Beashel and Louise Dobbyn partners in the Financial Institutions Group...

In this episode of Matheson Talks Financial Regulation, Elaine Long partner in the Financial Institutions Group joins Claire Scannell, professional support lawyer...

In this episode of Matheson Talks Financial Regulation, Ian O'Mara, partner in the Financial Institutions Group and Claire Scannell, professional support lawyer to the Financial Institutions Group...

In this episode of Matheson Talks Financial Regulation, Louise Dobbyn and Ian O'Mara partners in the Financial Institutions Group...

In this episode of Matheson Talks Financial Regulation, Ian O'Mara partner in the Financial Institutions Group joins Claire Scannell...

In this episode of Matheson Talks Financial Regulation, Ian O'Mara, partner in the Financial Institutions Group and Claire Scannell...

The Central Bank of Ireland has published a revised Alternative Investment Fund Rulebook, replacing the March 2024 version and implementing significant changes following AIFMD II transposition into Irish legislation. These amendments represent a substantial enhancement to Ireland's regulatory framework for Alternative Investment Funds, particularly affecting Qualifying Investor AIFs.