As Ofcom begins enforcing the Online Safety Act, we review the Illegal Harms Codes of Practice and their impact on service providers.
BelfastAs the final step of its review of the Consumer Protection Code 2012 (Code), the Central Bank of Ireland (Central Bank) has today published its Feedback Statement following last year’s public consultation on draft Regulations and Guidance documents to revise and replace the Code from 24 March 2026.
Financial Regulation AdvisoryOn 5 March 2025, the High Court in England and Wales held that a consumer was entitled to her £1m ‘Monster Jackpot’ due to inconsistencies created by a multi-document contract.
BelfastIn the recently launched ALG ESG research report: keep pace with the evolving landscape, the findings reveal that many Irish companies remain unprepared for the legal requirements and obligations surrounding ESG compliance.
ESG & SustainabilityThe financial services industry is bracing for a pivotal Supreme Court hearing that could reshape the landscape of commission practices and consumer protection.
BelfastFive years ago, Debenhams closed all its stores in Ireland with the loss of over 1,000 jobs. A huge volume of employment claims followed alleging breach of information and consultation requirements in a collective redundancy.
EmploymentThe Minister for Children, Disability and Equality has announced that the long-awaited gender pay gap reporting portal will be launched in autumn 2025.
EmploymentThe Central Bank of Ireland (Central Bank) recently outlined its new supervisory approach in a document titled ‘Our Approach to Supervision’, which was published alongside its Regulatory and Supervisory Outlook Report 2025.
Financial Regulation AdvisoryIn this publication, we identify the key energy policy and regulatory developments from October 2024 - February 2025.
Energy & Natural ResourcesThe 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.
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