At European level, the Listing Act package is published in the Official Journal and ESMA publishes advice on the CSDR Penalty Mechanism and consults on conditions of the active account requirement.
Asset Management & Investment FundsDomestically, new legislation will require motorists to provide a driver number when taking out motor insurance. At European level, EIOPA publishes its final report on prudential treatment of sustainability risks within Solvency II.
FinanceDomestically, the CBI updates its filing process to implement ESMA’s guidelines on funds’ names using ESG or sustainability-related terms. At European level, ESMA published a response to the EU Commission consultation on non-bank financial intermediation.
Asset Management & Investment FundsDomestically, the CBI publishes the Central Credit Register data management review. At European level, the EBA consults on guidelines on proportionate retail diversification methods and publishes methodologies for the 2025 EU-wide stress test.
Finance2024 has been one of the busiest years for competition law. There has been a sharp uptake in deals coming under investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority.
BelfastIn this annual article we look back on 2024 for the insurance and financial services M&A sector in Ireland (and elsewhere) and provide an outlook of likely trends and activity in 2025.
Corporate & M&AThe Irish Gambling Regulation Act 2024 marks a transformative step in the regulation of gambling in Ireland.
Betting, Gaming & LicensingIn recent weeks, we have seen a notable increase in queries from US nationals looking for immigration advice and support in order to relocate to Ireland.
Corporate ImmigrationDeadlines, CBI year-end deadlines, CBI letter on ETFs, AIFMD II consultation, CBI speech, CBI letter on EMIR 3, new company law, CBI markets updates.
Asset Management & Investment FundsESMA speech, costs linked to investments in AIFs and UCITS, macro prudential framework for NBFI.
Asset Management & Investment FundsThe Court of Appeal has referred a question to the CJEU as to whether a valid AA can take place in the absence of site-specific conservation objectives.
Environmental & PlanningOn 26 August 2024, the Dutch Data Protection Authority, imposed a fine of €290m on Uber BV and Uber Technologies Inc.
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