Revenue has issued a new Tax and Duty Manual outlining views relating to how the Karshan judgment has altered the process for determining the employment status of individuals for taxation purposes in Ireland.
TaxThe ECB has indicated that its Banking Supervision team will continue to assess banks’ progress in enhancing their internal audit function through peer benchmarking, sharing good practices and ongoing industry dialogue. Read more here.
Financial Regulation AdvisoryThe Minister for Justice and the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment have issued an important announcement regarding changes to the immigration permission available to eligible spouses and partners of ‘General Employment Permit’ holders and ‘Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permit’ holders.
EmploymentDomestically, the CBI has published the SEAR Regulations, and its finalised guidance on the IAF. Gabriel Makhlouf delivered a speech at the IMF calling for global coordination in the non-bank sector. At European level, the European Parliament has adopted the enhanced AML/CFT package.
Financial Regulation AdvisoryAt European level, the EBA has published final guidelines for the assessment on whether the conditions set out in the investment firms regulations are being met by Member States. ECON seeks to amend the rules relating to retail investors, inducements and disclosures.
Asset Management & Investment FundsDomestically, the Supreme Court found personal injury guidelines legally binding. At European level, the European Parliament approved certain amendments to Solvency II and the proposed text for Insurance Recovery and Resolution Directive.
FinanceDomestically, measures set to be implemented for Irish-authorised GBP-denominated liability driven investment. At European level, the FSB published a consultation report on liquidity preparedness for margin and collateral calls.
Asset Management & Investment FundsDomestically, 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.
FinanceThe 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 AdvisoryThe enactment of the Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 now appears imminent. Read more here.
Betting, Gaming & LicensingOn 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).
DisputesA recent UK judgment demonstrates the importance for franchisors to give prior consideration to exit strategies.
Disputes
