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What Will New EU Data Protection Rules Mean For Fund Companies?

New EU data protection rules to significantly increase fines for non-compliance


Central Bank Themed Inspections Programme 2016

The Central Bank has published its programme of themed inspections in markets supervision for 2016. Planned reviews include outsourcing arrangements, adherence to the AIFM programme of activity and director time commitments


Common Reporting Standard Becomes Effective

Now that the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) is effective, funds should ensure that the investor subscription process has been updated and that they are aware of data protection requirements


UCITS V Implementation Developments

The long-awaited draft UCITS V Level 2 Regulation has been published outlining depositary requirements and containing few substantive changes from the previously leaked draft


Privacy laws: How do they impact on drone users?

The Irish Data Protection Commissioner has warned that those who use drones to collect personal information must comply with privacy laws


European Data Protection Supervisor Opinion on Challenges of Big Data

Data Protection Supervisor offers advice on how businesses should overcome the risks of big data



Climate Deal Brings No Immediate Change To Ireland’s Agri-Food Sector

Deal could result in a new regime of carbon taxes or levies on agriculture


New Fishing Quotas Agreed

10% increase on last year’s whitefish quotas