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Legal News - January 2016

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Public Health Alcohol Bill

New Public Health Alcohol Bill and the difficulties with minimum pricing


Credit Servicing Firms - New Authorisation Process Overview

On 22 December 2015 the Central Bank of Ireland (“CBI”) published full details of the regulatory authorisation process for credit servicing firms, including the final Stage 2 application form.


AIFMD Update

ESMA updates AIFMD Q&A to include a new question and answer on the depositary liability regime


Fund Administrators – Capital And Outsourcing Requirements

The Central Bank has issued CP100 on a proposed capital planning requirement for fund administrators


Fund Management Company Effectiveness – Central Bank Update

Deadline for management company compliance with new organisational effectiveness requirements likely to be extended to Quarter 3 or 4 of 2016


UCITS Update

The Central Bank updates UCITS Q&A


Establishment Of ELTIFs In Ireland

The Central Bank is now ready to accept ELTIF applications


Investor Money Regulations – Umbrella Cash Account Guidance

The Central Bank has published its guidance on the operation of cash accounts at umbrella fund level