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IORP II Update

Text of revised IORP II Directive agreed and awaiting formal approval from European Parliament


The Impact of Brexit on Irish Pension Funds

Cross-border schemes and provision of services via passporting rules could be impacted


Revaluation of Preserved Benefits: Negative for the First Time

Downward adjustment to preserved benefit due to negative inflation


Two New Codes of Governance for DC Schemes Published

Codes dealing with 'Member communications' and 'Value for money' published


Pensions Authority Consultation on Reform of Irish Pensions

Consultation carried out on the reform and simplification of supplementary funded private pensions


CJEU Rules Dynamic IP Addresses May Constitute Personal Data

Dynamic IP addresses constitute personal data where an individual can be identified by indirect means


Digital Rights Ireland Challenges EU-US Privacy Shield

Digital Rights Ireland has filed an anticipated challenge against "Privacy Shield", the EU-US data transfer agreement put in place only months ago


William Fry secures Standout Ranking for Innovation in Legal Expertise in Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Report 2016

The ranking was conferred in acknowledgement of the Firm’s key role in advising on the landmark Microsoft Irish Warrant Case.


Finance Bill 2016 - Taxation of Irish Real Estate Funds

The long awaited details of the changes to the taxation of Irish investment funds holding Irish property have been announced in the Finance Bill issued on 20 October 2016.