The Central Bank of Ireland (the “Central Bank”) has published its Corporate Governance Code for Credit Institutions and Insurance Undertakings (the “Governance Code”).  The Governance Code will apply to all Irish banks, building societies, insurance companies (both life and non-life but excluding captives), and reinsurance companies (excluding special purpose reinsurance vehicles) (the companies that are within the scope of the Governance Code are referred to below as “Financial Institutions”) with effect from 1 January 2011. 

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