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Following a process of consultation between the Irish Financial Regulator and the Irish Funds Industry Association, a number of important positive changes have now been introduced to the regime for the authorisation and regulation of Qualifying Investor Funds.

The Autoritē des Marches ("AMF") in France has issued a detailed policy statement setting out a range of new requirements and recommendations for funds, including foreign UCITS and AIFs, which...

Cloud computing is the delivery of software and data storage solutions via the internet with the associated hardware generally located in datacentres far from the cloud customers’ main business premises.

Through numerous examples Kieran Glynn shows how easy it is for thieves to obtain your personal information and then use it to swindle you or other people.

Ireland's Critical Infrastructure Act 2026 introduces a new legal framework requiring public bodies to prioritise and expedite delivery of State-funded infrastructure projects designated as critical by the Government. The Act establishes ministerial oversight powers, coordination duties, and resource allocation requirements while notably exempting designated projects from certain climate action obligations.

The European Commission's Chips Act 2.0 proposes sweeping measures to strengthen Europe's semiconductor ecosystem through strategic project designations, regional excellence frameworks, and enhanced supply chain regulation.

The EU's Cyber Resilience Act introduces mandatory cybersecurity obligations for products with digital elements placed on the EU market. Understanding the five key manufacturer obligations—from secure-by-design requirements to incident reporting deadlines—is essential for compliance with this groundbreaking regulatory framework that elevates cybersecurity from best practice to legal requirement.

The growth and proliferation of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in recent months brings with it new risks (and opportunities) for the Financial Services (FS) sector.

Following political agreement during the summer, in November 2023, the Council of the EU ("Council") published the final text of the directive amending the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive ("AIFMD")...

On 7 April 2024, ESMA published a call for evidence on the review of the UCITS Eligible Assets Directive3 (Call for Evidence).

In our latest update, our Global Registration Services team write about the important new EU developments relating to the cross-border distribution of investment funds under the Capital Markets Union.

This Summer update from our Pensions Group covers topical issues in pensions law, including the latest news on automatic enrolment, an update on DORA transposition...

Ireland has established the AI Office as its central coordinating authority under the EU AI Act, introducing a comprehensive regulatory framework that includes sector-based supervision, enforcement powers, and administrative fines reaching up to €35 million. The new legislation empowers market surveillance authorities like the Central Bank and Data Protection Commission to oversee AI compliance while creating a regulatory sandbox to foster innovation within legal boundaries.