The new Consumer Credit Directive represents the most significant overhaul of the EU consumer credit framework in over a decade
Financial Regulation AdvisoryThe Irish Government recently published the Media Regulation Bill 2026 which proposes material changes to the review of media-related businesses in Ireland under the Competition Act 2002.
EU, Competition & Procurement2025 saw a marked increase in significant cyberattacks in the UK, with the National Cyber Security Centre reportedly handling four ‘nationally significant’ cyberattacks every week, revealing a 50% increase from the previous year. Read more.
Commercial & Technology BelfastOn 26 February 2026, Advocate General Campos Sánchez-Bordona issued a non-binding Opinion in Betaal Garant Nederland (Case C‑51/25) that may prompt national authorities to revisit how payment services are defined under PSD 2.
Financial Regulation AdvisoryESG ratings RTS, AMLA RTS, MiFID II order execution policies, EMIR 3 AAR, MAR RTS, ESMA CRA Regulation consultation.
Asset Management & Investment FundsDeadlines, CBI FMC board effectiveness (D&I) review, CBI administrator and depositary outsourcing risk review, CBI financial stability assessments (hedge funds & LMTs), MiFID client assets, F&P, CBI markets update.
Asset Management & Investment FundsThe Companies Registration Office (the CRO) has made clear its intention to commence further enforcement actions later in 2026.
DisputesOn 21 April 2026, the Central Bank of Ireland published its feedback report on its thematic review of board effectiveness through the lens of diversity and inclusion in the fund management company sector.
Asset Management & Investment FundsOn 23 April 2026, the Council of the EU published final compromise texts of the legislative proposals for a Third Payment Services Directive (PSD 3) and Payment Services Regulation (PSR).
Financial Regulation AdvisoryDomestically, the CBI published a discussion paper on DLT and tokenisation and the revised Consumer Protection Code entered into force. At European level, AMLA published final draft RTS on risk assessment and selection for direct supervision.
Financial Regulation AdvisoryDomestically, two sets of Irish MiFID Regulations were published. At European level, ESMA published a report on the retail investor journey.
Asset Management & Investment FundsDomestically, the CBI published its first quarterly insurance newsletter of 2026. At European level, EIOPA published a White Paper with EUSPA on the use of satellite data to improve risk management of extreme weather events.
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