In this article, we discuss the accessibility requirements for technology-based products and services under the EU Accessibility Act.
DisputesCSA on AIFM/ManCo compliance and internal audit, EU Commission’s 2025 priorities, ESMA’s 2026-2028 program, ESRB on systemic liquidity, EU Taxonomy, T+1, DORA, LEIs.
Asset Management & Investment FundsDeadlines, CBI speech on financial crime, CBI’s Register of Beneficial Ownership of CFV, update to list of issuers for UCITS/RIAIFs.
Asset Management & Investment FundsIreland has a statutory regime dealing with the lobbying of certain designated public officials.
EU, Competition & ProcurementThe list of Designated Public Officials (DPOs) who can be lobbied has recently been significantly expanded.
DisputesThe Pensions Authority's (the Authority) new Supervisory Review Process (SRP) is a key part of its enhanced regulatory framework for prudential supervision of occupational pension schemes in Ireland.
Pensions & IncentivesThe Commission for Regulation of Utilities (the CRU) has published the eagerly awaited Proposed Decision Paper on Large Energy Users Connection Policy (the Proposed Decision).
Energy & Natural ResourcesThe Great British Energy Bill, presently in its Report Stage in the House of Lords, will establish Great British Energy. GBE will be a publicly owned, independent company focused on facilitating, encouraging and participating in the production of clean energy.
Energy & Natural Resources BelfastA statutory instrument giving further effect to the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) in Ireland has been published.
DORAMobile phones feature as a very practical and recurrent issue in dawn raids.
EU, Competition & ProcurementDomestically, the Central Bank of Ireland publishes guide to submitting DORA major ICT-related incident and significant cyber threat reports. At European level, the European Banking Authority consults on guidelines on ESG scenario analysis.
Financial Regulation AdvisoryDomestically, the CBI publishes updates to its guidance documents. At European level, ESMA reminds market participants that the new regime for the reporting of over the counter transactions for post-trade transparency purposes became fully operational.
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