The Central Bank of Ireland has published its new ELTIF chapter in its AIF Rulebook to support the establishment of European long-term investment funds in Ireland under the enhanced ELTIF 2.0 regime.
Asset Management & Investment FundsThe Central Bank of Ireland has today published a consultation paper on its review of the Consumer Protection Code 2012, together with two sets of draft Regulations, which will replace the Code once finalised, and two Guidance documents.
Financial RegulationOn 29 February, the Central Bank of Ireland (Central Bank) published its new Regulatory and Supervisory Outlook Report 2024 (Outlook Report), together with a letter from Governor Makhlouf to the Minister for Finance .
Financial RegulationThe European Commission issued its FAQ Guidance on the ‘No Russia’ clause that has been in effect since 19 December 2023.
Aviation & Transport FinanceIreland's Screening of Third Country Transactions Act (the Act) was signed into law by the President of Ireland on 31 October 2023. The Act requires commencement by Ministerial Order which is expected to occur during Q2, 2024.
Corporate & M&AIn an important decision for both firms and individuals subject to regulation by the Central Bank of Ireland, the Irish Financial Services Appeals Tribunal (IFSAT) has found that the Central Bank did not apply fair procedures during the decision-making process for a pre-approval controlled function (PCF) role as part of its ‘gatekeeper role’ under the fitness and probity regime.
Financial RegulationThe Central Bank of Ireland (Central Bank) has published an information note to provide additional information regarding the recent introduction of a materiality threshold to the pre-approval controlled function (PCF) role of branch manager of a branch established outside the State (PCF-16).
Financial RegulationOn 12 February, having considered the Digital Services Bill 2023, the President signed the Bill and it has accordingly become law.
TechnologyWe recently noted the significant political milestone that the proposed Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (the Diligence Directive) achieved on 14 December 2023.
Corporate & M&AEU Retail Investment Strategy, UK OFR and TMPR extension, macroprudential policies for NBFI, leveraged AIFs, ESMA TRV, sustainable finance impact investing, ESMA warning for people posting investment recommendation on social media.
Asset Management & Investment FundsDeadlines, CBI markets update, fund authorisation process, materiality threshold for PCF-16.
Asset Management & Investment FundsDomestically, Fitness and Probity ‘Certification Regulations’ published. At European level, EBA issues guidance to crypto-asset service providers to effectively manage their exposure to ML/TF risks and publishes list of consultations due to commence in 2024.
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