A recent communication from the European Commission indicates that there will be a step up in regulatory scrutiny on e-commerce businesses, particularly online marketplaces.
TechnologyExplore the potential changes to Ireland's collective and representative action laws following the Court of Justice of the European Union’s (CJEU) recent judgment in Roundwood. Read more
EU, Competition & ProcurementWednesday, 5 March 2025, marks the formal establishment of the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (the GRAI) which is now operational.
Betting, Gaming & LicensingThe Commission for Regulation of Utilities (the CRU) has published a consultation paper (the Consultation Paper) focusing on the sharing of maximum export capacity (MEC) behind a single connection point.
Energy & Natural ResourcesOn 28 February 2025, the Central Bank of Ireland (Central Bank) published its Regulatory and Supervisory Outlook Report (Outlook Report), a letter from Governor Makhlouf to the Minister for Finance and a Dear CEO Letter.
Asset Management & Investment FundsThe eagerly awaited omnibus package on sustainability has been published by the European Commission.
ESG & SustainabilityAlmost seven months into the new Government, Labour are powering ahead with their plans to make the UK a clean energy superpower.
BelfastIn this article, we discuss the accessibility requirements for technology-based products and services under the EU Accessibility Act.
DisputesCSA on AIFM/ManCo compliance and internal audit, EU Commission’s 2025 priorities, ESMA’s 2026-2028 program, ESRB on systemic liquidity, EU Taxonomy, T+1, DORA, LEIs.
Asset Management & Investment FundsDeadlines, CBI speech on financial crime, CBI’s Register of Beneficial Ownership of CFV, update to list of issuers for UCITS/RIAIFs.
Asset Management & Investment FundsIreland has a statutory regime dealing with the lobbying of certain designated public officials.
EU, Competition & ProcurementThe list of Designated Public Officials (DPOs) who can be lobbied has recently been significantly expanded.
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