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The Central Bank of Ireland's latest Financial Stability Review examines intensifying global risks facing the domestic financial system, with particular focus on AI financing developments and their potential market implications. Governor Makhlouf highlights elevated vulnerabilities from Middle East energy supply shocks, AI-related stock valuations, and evolving cybersecurity threats, while emphasizing the accumulated resilience in Ireland's financial system through strong capital buffers and prudent lending

The Central Bank of Ireland Governor addresses Europe's fragmented single market and its impact on capital formation, while new compliance assessments reveal governance weaknesses across MiFID firms. Meanwhile, AMLA advances its supervisory framework and the European Commission launches a comprehensive review of crypto-asset regulations.

On 11 July 2024, the Central Bank of Ireland ("Central Bank") publishedOpens in new window the independent review ("Review") of its Fitness and Probity ("F&P") regime.

On 21 October 2025, the European Commission ("Commission") published its work programme, ("Programme") for 2026.

On 24 July 2025, the Government publishedOpens in new window the action plan for insurance reform 2025 - 2029 ("Plan").

Following the European Parliament's approval of the incoming EU Commissioners (Parliament approves the "von der Leyen II" Commission (European Parliament))...

On the 5 July 2024, Derville Rowland, Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland ("Central Bank") deliveredOpens in new window a speech on financial literacy.

On 13 April 2023, the Central Bank of Ireland (the "Central Bank") published a Prohibition Notice in new window issued to Mr Martin Ryan, the former Chief and Signing Actuary at RSA...

On 17 October 2024, the Central Bank of Ireland (the "CBI") published its fitness and probity ("F&P") performance report (here) for H1 2024.

On 28 March 2025, Gerry Cross, Director of Capital Markets and Funds at the Central Bank of Ireland ("Central Bank"), delivered a speech ("Speech") at a markets in crypto-assets regulation ("MiCA") industry briefing...

On 28 February 2025, the Central Bank of Ireland ("Central Bank") published its Regulatory and Supervisory Outlook Report ("Report"). The Report sets out the Central Bank's assessment of the key trends and risks...

On 15 April 2025, the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (Amendment) Act 2025 ("2025 Act") was signed into law by the President

The Irish government has been supportive of the development of the financial services sector in Ireland and this extends to fintech. The government's strategy for the development of Ireland's international financial.

On 7 July 2023, the Central Bank (Individual Accountability Framework) Act 2023 (Commencement of Certain Provisions) (No.2) Order 2023Opens in new window (the "Commencement Order") commencing...

Ireland is considered a fintech hub and is home to globally recognised technology and financial services firms. The Irish government has been supportive of the development of the financial services sector in Ireland...

On 13 May 2025, Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland ("Central Bank"), Gabriel Makhlouf, delivered a speech ("Speech") at the International Economic Symposium in Dublin.

Our ESG p also highlights key sustainable finance-related developments for 2026, including the expansion of ESMA's supervisory powers under the EU Green...