1
Jun
2022
ESMA Issues Guidance for Combating Greenwashing
In a wide-ranging briefing, ESMA sets out guidance for the supervision of SFDR compliance and combating greenwashing. While the briefing is addressed to national regulators, fund management companies should take account of the expectations to ensure positive outcomes in the context of any future SFDR-related supervisory actions.
1
Jun
2022
Legal News - June 2022
Welcome to the June 2022 edition of Legal News. Here is a selection of our recent publications on subjects that may affect you or your business.
31
May
2022
Fixed Term Work Update
The Supreme Court has upheld a High Court ruling that fixed-term working legislation can apply to a permanent employee involved in an interim “acting up” arrangement.
31
May
2022
IVDR Crunch Time – Where does Ireland Stand?
The In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Device Regulation, (EU) 2017/746, is fully applicable as of Thursday 26 May 2022. Together with a summary of the key changes mandated under the IVDR, we examine Ireland's readiness to adapt to these changes, recent transitional provisions and additions/updates to the reference list of harmonised standards for the IVDR.
30
May
2022
VAT Treatment of Depository Services and Global Custody Services
On 23 May 2022, the Revenue Commissioners (Revenue) published a new Tax and Duty Manual, VAT treatment of depository services and global custody services (Manual). The Manual provides helpful guidance on the VAT treatment of depositary services and global custody services provided in respect of an Irish investment fund.