Domestically, the CBI publishes Dear CEO letter on thematic review of firms undertaking algorithmic trading. At European level, ESMA puts digital resilience and cyber risk as new Union Strategic Supervisory Priorities.
Asset Management & Investment FundsDomestically, Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2023 debated and the CBI publishes “Intermediary Times” Newsletter. At European level, EIOPA publishes November 2023 Insurance Risk Dashboard 2023 and monthly technical information and EIOPA speech comments on hidden and horizon risks for insurers.
FinanceDomestically, the CBI issues timeframes for application with a year-end effective date, CBI publishes Consultation paper on a proposed new European Long Term Investment Fund and the CBI updates the AIFMD Q&A. At European level, AIFMD II continues through the European legislative process.
Asset Management & Investment FundsDomestically, the CBI publish updated guidance for PI XBRL returns. At European level, the European Parliament publishes draft proposals in respect of PSD3 and PSR, EPA launches a call for change requests in respect of the SPAA rulebook and the European Council and Parliament reach provisional agreement on instant payments.
FinanceESAs report on amendments to SFDR level 2 RTS, ESA Q&A on the PRIIPs KID, ESA consumer factsheet on sustainable finance, distance marketing directive.
Asset Management & Investment FundsYear-end deadlines, CBI deadlines, CBI CP157 - Macroprudential measures for GBP LDI funds, CBI speech, CBI letter on MiFID II costs and charges.
Asset Management & Investment FundsIn a judgment delivered on 6 December 2023, the Irish Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal of a decision of the Irish High Court in respect of a motion brought by one of the defendants in aviation insurance legal proceedings, seeking to have service of proceedings set aside for lack of jurisdiction. Read more here
DisputesIn this article, we reflect on the use of green lease clauses within the Irish property market. Considering the recent developments in this area, we provide a series of practical considerations for parties in negotiating these clauses.
ESG & SustainabilityThis article explores the expanding voluntary carbon market - identifying the opportunities these products present, and the challenges faced by investors in navigating the varying standards and accreditations.
Energy & Natural ResourcesIn this article, we provide an overview of the targeted consultation on the Sustainable Finance Disclosures Regulation.
Asset Management & Investment FundsIreland’s whistleblowing regime has changed significantly following the transposition of the EU Whistleblowing Directive earlier this year. Read more about the top queries we received from clients during the first year of the new whistleblowing regime here.
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