The Pensions Authority (the Authority) has published a Findings Report (the Report) on its 2024 supervisory activities which will be useful reading for pension scheme trustees and their advisors.
Pensions & IncentivesDomestically, the CBI published the revised Consumer Protection Code. At European level, ESMA published guidelines on suitability requirements and the format of the periodic statement for portfolio management activities under MiCAR.
Financial Regulation AdvisoryDomestically, the CBI updated its webpage with a package on Taxonomy 2.3.1. At European level, ESMA update their opinion on determining third-country trading venues for the purpose of transparency under MiFID II/MiFIR.
Asset Management & Investment FundsDomestically, the CBI published the insurance quarterly newsletter. At European level, EIOPA published technical advice on standard formula capital requirements for crypto assets and its monthly technical information for Solvency II.
FinanceDomestically, the CBI updates the AIFMD Q&A. At European level, ESMA published a letter with details of a number of its 2025 deliverables and the European Commission adopted its strategy for the savings and investments union.
Asset Management & Investment FundsDomestically, the FSPO published its annual overview of complaints. At European level, the European Commission launched a consultation on the application of the market risk prudential framework.
FinanceThe DfE have published their report on biomethane production in Northern Ireland following the response from around 50 key stakeholders on the key issues.
Energy & Natural Resources BelfastThe Climate Action Plan 2025 (CAP25) is the third annual statutory update to Ireland’s Climate Action Plan under the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Act 2021.
Energy & Natural ResourcesThe Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) updated its UCITS Q&A to provide for its new position in relation to portfolio transparency for UCITS ETF. Read more.
Asset Management & Investment FundsIn this briefing we set out what changes the new Bill will bring about and what this will mean for employers.
EmploymentThe pause on the current corporate sustainability reporting regime has taken a further step closer with the green light from the Council of the EU on 14 April 2025.
Corporate & M&AThe Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (Amendment) Act 2025 (the Act) was signed into law by the President today. The Act is expected to be published in the coming weeks and is subject to commencement orders.
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