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Legal Updates & Insights

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    ESAs Joint Consultation on the review of the SFDR Delegated Regulation

    The European Supervisory Authorities recently issued a consultation paper containing proposals to broaden and amend the disclosure requirements of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation Delegated Regulation.

    Asset Management & Investment Funds
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    First Enforcement Action for breach of UK Senior Manager Conduct Rules

    On 13 April 2023, the UK's Prudential Regulation Authority imposed a financial penalty on an individual for failing to comply with a Senior Manager Conduct Rule under the UK's Senior Managers and Certification Regime. Read more on this first enforcement action here.

    Individual Accountability Framework
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    Asset Management & Investment Funds: EU & International Developments – April 2023

    SFDR/ Taxonomy and AML/CFT/Sanctions.

    Asset Management & Investment Funds
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    Asset Management & Investment Funds: Irish Practice Developments – April 2023

    QIAIF exposure to digital assets, IAF/SEAR, F&P enforcement, LDI, DOF review of funds sector, ETFs, company law, MiFID, markets update.

    Asset Management & Investment Funds
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    Neurodiversity in the workplace and the Employment tribunal

    Employers are becoming increasingly aware and attuned to the competitive advantage that comes with promoting and supporting a neurodivergent workforce. Neurodivergent employees possess a unique set of skills and talents which allow businesses to thrive in creativity, innovative thinking and diversity of thought. Read more on recent cases here.

    Employment & Incentives Belfast
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    Gender Balance in Business Survey 2023

    Large Irish enterprises will be required to provide information on the make-up of their boards and senior executive teams as part of the Gender Balance in Business Survey.

    Corporate & M&A
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    MEPs’ proposal on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

    It was reported today, 25 April 2023, that MEPs in the European Parliament's Legal Affairs Committee have adopted their position (the MEP proposal) on the proposed Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (the Directive) and put forward some significant amendments to the Commission's proposed draft.

    Corporate & M&A
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    Introduction of liability caps to the Public Works Standard Conditions of Engagement

    The Office of Government Procurement has introduced monetary caps on liability in the Standard Conditions of Engagement for Consultancy Services (Technical) and the Standard Conditions of Engagement for Archaeological Services.

    Construction
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    Work Life Balance: New law is wide-ranging

    The eagerly anticipated Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023 has recently been signed into law. Read more here.

    Employment
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    The CBI’s obsession with culture

    A subtle but palpable shift in the emphasis of regulation is underway. Have you noticed the CBI's increasing emphasis on culture?

    Insurance & Reinsurance
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    Supreme Court to hear appeals concerning the nature of, and challenges to, local development plans

    The Supreme Court has granted leave to appeal in respect of two legal challenges brought by developers regarding zoning elements of the Meath County Development Plan for 2021 to 2027.

    Environmental & Planning
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    New Q&As on Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) adopted by the European Commission (EC)

    The European Securities Authorities (ESAs) issued a series of questions to the EC in relation to the interpretation of SFDR in September 2022.

    Asset Management & Investment Funds