The group discuss Guernsey's recent successful MONEYVAL report and broader standing in the international financial services community.

With reference to practical examples from England & Wales, this briefing note by Raj Arumugam of 5 Stone Buildings and Adam Cole of Walkers' Guernsey office seeks to highlight three areas of change.

It is clear that the COVID-19 pandemic is set to have a significant personal and economic impact on us all.

As global communities and economies continue to deal with the multitude of COVID-19 related issues, the Irish government's response to the economic impact continued with the introduction of further new measures to support businesses negatively impacted by COVID-19.

This note sets out matters for companies to consider when its directors are making decisions and/or holding board meetings when unable to meet in person. The Companies Act 2014, provides for a number of mechanisms...

The recent publication of the European Union (Modifications of Statutory Instrument No. 110 of 2019) (Registration of Beneficial Ownership of Certain Financial Vehicles)

In December 2019, we provided an update on the progress of the Investment Limited Partnerships (Amendment) Bill 2019 (the "2019 Bill")...

There are times when certain business opportunities arise unexpectedly and it may not be practical for individuals to incorporate a new company or acquire a company before a contract needs to be signed.

In December 2019, we provided an update on the progress of the Investment Limited Partnerships (Amendment) Bill 2019 (the "2019 Bill") through Dáil Éireann and Seanad Éireann...

In a recent communication to the funds industry, the Central Bank advised that the window for registration on the Central Bank's portal is now open and will remain open until 12 February 2021.

The CBI is accepting comments from stakeholders on this proposal until 26 March 2020.

In a statement published on 24 August 2020, the Central Bank of Ireland (the "Central Bank") confirmed to regulated firms that its policy regarding the use of electronic signatures is that...

Walkers' Asset Management and Investment Funds team provides a comprehensive quarterly update on Irish legal and regulatory developments from April to June 2026, covering AIFMD II transposition, Central Bank guidance on liquidity management and board diversity, ESMA compliance findings, and the latest sustainable finance regulations including ESG ratings and SFDR 2.0 proposals.

On 3 December 2020, the Central Bank of Ireland (the "Central Bank") published CP134, a consultation on new performance fee guidance for UCITS and certain types of retail AIFs.

The Civil Law and Criminal Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2020 (the "Act") was signed in to law on 6 August 2020 with most provisions commenced on 21 August 2020.

10 October 2023 – Ireland's Budget 2024 was presented in the context of a positive economic performance for Ireland — full employment, budget surpluses...

Regulation around ESG investment in Ireland is evolving rapidly with developments from the Central Bank of Ireland, European Commission and ESMA...

Regulation around ESG investment in Ireland is evolving rapidly with developments from the Central Bank of Ireland, European Commission and ESMA building an increasingly sophisticated regulatory backdrop.

This quarterly report examines significant regulatory developments affecting Irish asset management and investment funds from January to March 2026. The analysis covers Central Bank initiatives on tokenisation and supervisory procedures, AIFMD II implementation requirements, EU-wide reforms including EMIR 3 and sustainability reporting, and critical compliance deadlines extending through 2027.

In the latest video in our Asset Management and Investment Funds quarterly series focusing on legal and regulatory developments in the funds industry, Damien Barnaville, Of ...