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In this second episode of the William Fry Legal Podcast miniseries on DORA, the Fintech team take an in-depth look at one of the key themes of DORA – ICT Third-Party Risk Management and Contract Remediation.

What the Assisted Decision Making Capacity Act 2015 Will Mean For Financial Professionals.

The Central Bank is the regulatory authority responsible for the authorisation and supervision of all regulated investment funds in Ireland. In order for a UCITS to be authorised by the Central Bank various fund.

On 4 December 2024, the ESAs published a Statement on the Applicability of DORA informing entities that there will be no transitional period and to be prepared for DORA by 17 January 2025.

Welcome to the January – March 2023 issue of our Irish Quarterly Legal and Regulatory Developments report for asset management and investment funds.

The Central Bank of Ireland (the "Central Bank") has issued revised guidance (the "Guidance") on the use of financial indices by UCITS. A copy of the Guidance can be found here.

The European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) have launched a public consultation on the second batch of draft technical standards under the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA).

A UCITS management company must be appointed in respect of all Irish UCITS.

As Ireland's large employers increasingly mandate fixed office attendance days, new research reveals how hybrid working is evolving from unrestricted flexibility toward more structured models. With productivity concerns driving policy changes and three-day office weeks emerging as the standard, businesses face the challenge of balancing operational needs with employee wellbeing and retention priorities.

The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority ("EIOPA") has recently published a consultation paper on its draft opinion on artificial intelligence ("AI") governance and risk management.

Significant risk management obligations are on the horizon under the proposed AI Act. While we are a couple of years away from its implementation, businesses must consider these incoming obligations today.

The performance of the Irish economy in 2014 has received many plaudits. Our annual GDP growth was reckoned to be the highest in the Euro area.

The performance of the Irish economy in 2014 has received many plaudits.

The Central Bank of Ireland ("Central Bank") has introduced a new self-certification regime for UCITS using financial indices and will generally no longer require the prior review and approval of such financial indices.

Walkers Ireland offers practical guidance for candidates applying to their Trainee Solicitor Programme, emphasizing the importance of demonstrating genuine interest in financial services law and explaining what makes you a strong fit for the firm. Learn how to craft authentic, well-structured applications that showcase your skills through real examples and reflect your unique motivations for pursuing a career in this specialized field.

While resilience is addressed across a range of legislative and regulatory instruments, these requirements often apply narrowly to distinct aspects of an organisation's broader resilience posture...