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On 4 May 2017, the European Commission (the "Commission") published its proposal to amend the European Market Infrastructure Regulation ("EMIR").

Adam Donoghue and Aaron Mulcahy of Maples and Calder discuss the reasons behind the growth in alternative UCITS funds and what the sector might have in store for the future.

The Directive on Alternative Investment Fund Managers (Directive 2011/ 61/EU or "AIFMD"), regulates the management and marketing of Alternative Investment Funds ("AIFs")...

Group Head of Regulatory Affairs and Compliance for TMF Custom House Global Fund Services Dermot Mockler shared his views.

Ireland, over the last quarter of a century has become a major hub for cross-border distribution. It is one of the leading EU "exporting" jurisdictions for investment funds

It might be Forbes' No 1 country for ease of doing business, but that doesn't mean Ireland is without its challenges.

The Central Bank has been in contact with Irish fund industry members to inform them of a planned thematic inspection which will be the first to be undertaken by the recently established Securities...

These important announcements recognize Ireland's position as a leading cross-border funds centre and also signal a strengthening of the financial services links between Ireland and China...

The Irish Stock Exchange announced on the 20th January, its intention to create a dedicated exchange for aviation-related debt and other instruments.

On the 14th October, 2014, the Irish Funds Industry Association and the Asset Management Association of China signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Beijing.

The Personal Insolvency Act, 2012, which was signed into law on 26 December 2012, represents a fundamental overhaul of the personal insolvency regime in Ireland.

The Irish Minister for Finance, Michael Noonan signed the commencement order for the Irish Collective Asset-management Vehicles Act 2015 (the "Act") on 12 March 2015.

On Friday, 27 June 2014, the Irish Revenue Commissioners finalised the relevant Regulations with respect to FATCA.

As readers will be aware, in July of last year ESMA issued three sectoral specific opinions in the areas of Investment Firms, Secondary Markets and Investment Management (the "Opinions").

Additionally, the Central Bank has requested receipt of a list of proposed QIAIFs for approval on a weekly basis from mid-November

On 18 February 2015, the EU Commission issued a consultation paper entitled "Building a Capital Markets Union".