The Central Bank of Ireland published its 2025 Regulatory & Supervisory Outlook Report setting out its view on risks and priorities across the financial sector and its consequent regulatory and supervisory priorities for the next two years. Read more
Asset Management & Investment FundsDomestically, the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman Act 2017 was restored to the Dáil Order Paper. At European level, ESMA published Guidelines on solicitation under MiCAR.
Financial Regulation AdvisoryDomestically, the European Union (Investment Firms) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 were signed into law and published in Iris Oifigiúil. At European level, the European Commission proposes extending ESMA procedural rules to CTPs.
Asset Management & Investment FundsDomestically, the Central Bank (Amendment) Bill 2025 was initiated before Dáil Éireann. At European level, EIOPA also informed policyholders about the liquidation of FWU Life Insurance Luxembourg.
FinanceDomestically, the CBI published its 2025 Regulatory & Supervisory Outlook Report. At European level, SMA published a report on cost structures in the investment fund industry and an MMF stress testing update.
Asset Management & Investment FundsDomestically, the Credit Review Bill 2024 was restored to the Dáil Order Paper. At European level, the EBA amended its guidelines on ICT and security risk management measures in the context of DORA application.
FinanceThe Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has launched a consultation on proposed reforms to the existing Contracts for Difference scheme in GB.
Energy & Natural Resources BelfastA 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.
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