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Central Bank Scrutinises AML Compliance in Irish Funds Sector

Report identifies inadequate practices regarding: governance & compliance; CDD; and identification & escalation of suspicious transactions


Pre-action Protocols and the Extension of Time Limits

Proposals for Clinical Negligence Pre-Action Protocols and the extension of the time limit for patients to bring claims in the Legal Services Regulation Bill


The Islamic Finance Industry in Ireland

The Irish government continues to build upon the steps contained in the Finance Act 2010 to support and provide equivalent taxation treatment for Shariah compliant transactions.


Advertising on Social Media

1 March 2016 is the implementation date for the 7th edition of the Code of Standards for Advertising and Marketing Communications in Ireland.


Safe Harbor Update – the Commission v NGOs

Commission offers guidance following Schrems judgment while NGOs propose an overhaul



Knowledge Development Box – Latest Developments

Implementation of the KDB regime prompts speculation as to whether a broader review of the patent system in Ireland is required