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Legal Updates & Insights

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    Financial Services Regulation and Compliance - Banking and Payments April 2024

    Domestically, the Department of Finance publishes the results from the SME Credit Demand Survey 2023 and the responses to the consultation on the National Payments Strategy. At European level, the European Parliament adopts texts to amend the Capital Requirements Directive and Regulation.

    Finance
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    European Parliament adopts EU AML package

    The final elements of the European Commission’s proposed legislative package of enhanced anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) rules have been adopted by the European Parliament.

    Financial Regulation Advisory
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    Irish gambling regulatory form approaches final furlong

    The enactment of the Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 now appears imminent. Read more here.

    Betting, Gaming & Licensing
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    Representative Actions: Irish Act is Commenced

    On Wednesday 30 April 2024, the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment (the Minister) announced the signing of regulations which commenced the Representative Actions for the Protection of the Collective Interests of Consumers Act 2023 (the Act).

    Disputes
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    Pre-planning and active management of longstanding franchise agreements

    A recent UK judgment demonstrates the importance for franchisors to give prior consideration to exit strategies.

    Disputes
  • Article

    Seeking Court directions as a tool for pensions trustees

    The special summons procedure is a process open to pension scheme trustees when seeking the guidance of the Court in the form of directions.

    Pensions Disputes & Investigations
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    High Court certifies appeal on an important question relative to Appropriate Assessment (AA)

    The High Court has recently certified an appeal on an important question relative to Appropriate Assessment (AA).

  • Article

    Energy policy and regulatory round up | January – April 2024

    In this publication, we identify the key energy policy and regulatory developments from January to April 2024.

    Energy & Natural Resources
  • publication

    ESG Ratings Series - regulating ESG rating activities

    In this two part series on regulating ESG rating activities, we consider the steps being taken in Europe to regulate ESG rating providers and their activities.

    Asset Management & Investment Funds
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    Undertakings and Economic Operators under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation

    How do entities doing business in the EU calculate their foreign financial contributions for their reporting obligations under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation?

    EU, Competition & Procurement
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    Update on Green Public Procurement Strategy and Action Plan

    On 4 April 2024, the Government approved the Green Public Procurement Strategy and Action Plan.

    Climate Action
  • Article

    Corporate Governance 2024 – Ireland

    In the latest edition of Corporate Governance, Paul White, Corporate partner and Michelle McLoughlin, Knowledge consultant, provide insight into the corporate governance requirements for listed companies in Ireland.

    Corporate & M&A