Domestically, the CBI published its Annual Report and Performance Statement 2025 and its Authorisations and Gatekeeping Report 2025. At a European level, the ESAs reported on major ICT-related incidents.
Financial Regulation AdvisoryDomestically, the CBI published its first Investment Firm and Intermediary Newsletter of 2026. At a European level, MiFID II research unbundling changes began to apply and ESMA published a prioritisation letter on its 2026 deliverables.
Asset Management & Investment FundsDomestically, the CBI published its first Investment Firm and Intermediary Newsletter of 2026. At a European level, EIOPA published its 2025 Annual Report, its June 2026 Financial Stability Report, and a report on its 2025 oversight activities.
FinanceDomestically, the CBI published CP168 on money market fund weekly liquid asset levels. At a European level, ESMA published a consultation on EU transition to T+1 settlement.
Asset Management & Investment FundsAt a European level, the European Commission adopted a delegated regulation introducing targeted, time-limited amendments to the FRTB standards. The EBA announced a simplified EU-wide stress test with climate risk integration.
FinanceHow the WRC and Labour Court are approaching forfeited equity in unfair dismissal claims.
EmploymentThe next phase of EU payments regulation is here.
Financial Regulation AdvisoryNew legislation will come into force from 29 June 2026 impacting mandatory retirement ages
EmploymentThe Central Bank of Ireland confirmed the successful completion of all twelve recommendations that were set out in the ‘Fitness and Probity Gatekeeping Review’.
Financial Regulation AdvisoryOne year on from the landmark UK Supreme Court judgment in URS Corporation Ltd v BDW Trading Ltd, the case has emerged as a defining authority on both building safety obligations and the scope of recoverable loss in negligence.
Construction & EngineeringIn a ruling delivered in December 2025, the High Court acceded to a successful tenderer’s application, made on consent, that aspects of a hearing in public procurement proceedings be heard otherwise than in public.
DisputesLabour Court confirms limited jurisdiction over remote working refusals
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