The European Commission has clarified the scope of the definition of “ICT services” in Article 3(21) of the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA).
DORALoan-originating AIFs, fund names guidelines, ESMA AIFMD Q&A, sustainable finance, sustainability reporting, costs and performance of EU retail investment products, MMFs, EMIR 3.0, T+1, FSB and IOSCO on liquidity.
Asset Management & Investment FundsDeadlines, CBI’s investment funds supervision bulletin, F&P, CBI markets update.
Asset Management & Investment Funds2024 was a remarkably busy year on the employment law front and there is no doubt that trend is set to continue into 2025 with important developments in employment law on the horizon.
EmploymentIreland’s Agri-Food Regulator is now fully operational and taking active steps to promote fairness and transparency in the agri-food supply chain.
EU, Competition & ProcurementHow the CCPC ramped up enforcement in 2024 and the potential implications for businesses in 2025.
DisputesThe UK government is considering increasing the cost of certain immigration products and services with a view to reducing taxpayer funding of border control systems. If implemented, they could have a significant impact on businesses who regularly recruit.
Corporate ImmigrationEver since the United Kingdom’s departure from the European Union, Northern Ireland has been presented with new, uncharted opportunities due to its unique relationship with the EU, and the ever-evolving landscape of AI is no exception.
BelfastThe High Court has quashed An Bord Pleanála's decision to refuse a 13-turbine wind farm in County Laois and sent it back for reconsideration.
Environmental & PlanningDomestically, the Central Bank of Ireland announced the establishment of a dedicated Fitness and Probity Unit. At European level, the EBA published its fourth report on the functioning of anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism colleges.
Financial Regulation AdvisoryAt European level, ESMA consults on EU code of conduct for issuer-sponsored research, ESMA published its MiFIR review final report, and ESMA consults on draft technical advice concerning MAR and MiFID II.
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