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European Commission Launches MiCAR Review
The European Commission has opened a targeted consultation on MiCAR closing 31 August 2026.
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Central Bank Updates Supervisory Approach
The Central Bank of Ireland updates the supervisory approach set out in their "Our Approach to Supervision" document.
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Central Bank’s Second Payments and E-Money Newsletter
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DLT & Tokenisation in Financial Services | Central Bank of Ireland
The Central Bank of Ireland published a Discussion Paper on Distributed Ledger Technology & Tokenisation in Financial Services in March.
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Central Bank 2026 Regulatory and Supervisory Outlook – (Re)Insurers and Intermediaries
Central Bank’s 2026 Outlook highlights key risks and supervisory priorities, focusing on insurance sector issues for Ireland’s companies.
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The Central Bank’s publishes its approach to a more effective and efficient regulatory and supervisory framework – December 2025
On 10 December 2025, the Central Bank of Ireland outlined its approach to a more effective and efficient regulatory and supervisory framework.
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Recommendations to reform the fitness and probity approval process
The Governor of the Central Bank has endorsed all twelve recommendations in the report of an independent review of the fitness and probity assessme...
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Central Bank Publishes 2024 Regulatory and Supervisor Outlook
We look at the Central Bank’s view on the key trends and risks facing the financial sector, along with its regulatory and supervisory priorities.
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Acting in the Best Interests of Consumers: Key Theme in Central Bank’s CPC Review
Acting in the best interests of consumers is one of the central themes in the Central Bank's discussion paper as part of its review of the Consumer...
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Individual Accountability & SEAR: An Implementation Action Plan
On 9 March 2023, the President of Ireland signed the Central Bank (Individual Accountability Framework) Act 2023 (Act) into law.
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Legal News – January 2022
Here is a selection of our recent publications on subjects that may affect you or your business.
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Wipe Away Green-Washing in Your Business
As part of the transition to financing a more sustainable economy, the Central Bank of Ireland has advised of its role in tackling climate change. ...
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Virtual Asset Service Providers’ AML/CFT Frameworks: Central Bank Observations on VASP Applications for Registration
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The Prospectus Regulation, What’s Coming
On 21 July 2019, the remaining provisions of the Prospectus Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2017/1129) will become effective across the European Union.
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The IFD/IFR: Getting to Grips with the New Remuneration Rules for Investment Firms
The Investment Firms Regulation and Investment Firms Directive will become applicable for firms from 26 June 2021. In this briefing, we examine the...
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Regulation of Crypto-Assets in Ireland – FRU FAQ
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New Rules for Trustees to Establish Beneficial Ownership Register
New rules requiring trustees to maintain beneficial ownership registers have immediate effect
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New Government Legislation Programme Spring Session 2019 Published
No-deal Brexit legislation to dominate Oireachtas schedule over coming months
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New Government Legislation Programme: Industry & Sector Breakdown Summer 2022
The Summer legislation programme has been published by the government. The programme includes 34 bills for prioritisation.
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Markets in Crypto-Assets
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Investment Firms: CBI Consultation on Competent Authority Discretions in the IFD/IFR
The Investment Firms Directive and Investment Firms Regulation (IFD/IFR) will become applicable for MiFID authorised investment firms from 26 June ...
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Individual Accountability Moves Closer – What Will it Mean for Me?
Individual accountability in the regulated financial services sector moved a step closer with this week's publication of the heads of bill of the C...
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Hungarian Data Protection Authority issues Largest Fine to date to a Bank for Unlawful Use of AI
The Hungarian Data Protection Authority recently issued its largest fine to date to a bank for unlawful use of AI voice recording technology.
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Government Publishes Scheme for “No-Deal” Brexit Bill
The Irish Government has published the outline of an omnibus Brexit Bill which it proposes for enactment in event of a "no-deal" Brexit. This propo...
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Government Publishes Spring Legislation Programme for Spring 2021
The legislative programme for the forthcoming spring Oireachtas session has been published by the Government Chief Whip, Jack Chambers TD.
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Fintech – Markets in Crypto-Assets
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EU Crowdfunding Regulation Updates
Recent updates to European crowdfunding legislation include: (i) measures extending the transition period by 12 months for firms providing crowdfun...
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Cross-Border Fund Marketing Post August 2021: Six Key Impacts of New EU Fund Distribution Rules
The EU Cross-Border Distribution of Funds legislation first comes into effect for UCITS managers and AIFMs on 2 August 2021. In this briefing we an...
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COVID-19: Key Considerations for Regulated Financial Services Providers
COVID-19 poses profound business and operational resilience challenges for regulated financial services providers. The William Fry Financial Regula...
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COVID-19 – Accelerating the Trend Towards a Cashless Society?
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Consumer Protection (Regulation of Credit Servicing Firms) (Amendment) Act 2018 Widens the Scope of Ireland’s Credit Servicing Regime
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Central Bank Publishes Findings from Thematic on Cybersecurity Risk Management
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Central Bank of Ireland’s “Dear CEO Letter” on Supervisory Expectations for Payment Institutions and Electronic Money Institutions
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Central Bank of Ireland publishes Strategic Plan 2019 – 2021
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Central Bank of Ireland publishes Draft Cross-Industry Guidance on Outsourcing
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Central Bank Determination points to Increased Focus on Senior Executive Accountability
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Central Bank of Ireland – Report on Outsourcing
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Central Bank (Individual Accountability Framework) Bill 2022 published
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Brexit Continued – UK & EU Agree Memorandum of Understanding on Financial Services
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Brexit Planning – Seconding staff from the UK to Ireland
In its recently updated Brexit FAQ, the Central Bank of Ireland (the "Central Bank") provides an insight into its approach to Irish-authorised firm...
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Individual Accountability & SEAR: Central Bank (Individual Accountability Framework) Bill 2022
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Central Bank Consumer Protection Code Review
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Preparing for Individual Accountability Series – Part 4 -Enforcement Reforms
In this briefing, we examine proposed enforcement reforms - the fourth of four pillars of the individual accountability framework - and we outline ...
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Legal News – April 2022
Here is a selection of our recent publications on subjects that may affect you or your business. We regularly publish briefings and insights on leg...
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Preparing for Individual Accountability Series – Part 3 – Senior Executive Accountability Regime
In this briefing, we examine the senior executive accountability regime (SEAR) – the third of four pillars of the individual accountability framewo...
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Preparing for Individual Accountability Series – Part 2 – Fitness and Probity Reforms
In this briefing, we examine fitness and probity reforms – the second of four pillars of the individual accountability framework - and we outline t...
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Legal News – May 2022
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Securing authorisation as a retail credit firm in Ireland
The Consumer Protection Act 2022 (the Act) was signed into law on 11 April 2022. The Act extends the scope of firms which are required to secure au...
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MFID Firms’ Use of Tied Agents Circumventing EU Market Access Rules
ESMA issues expectations for MiFID firms' use of tied agents in light of post-Brexit 'circumvention' of MiFID framework.
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Preparing for Individual Accountability Series – Part 1 – Conduct Standards
In this briefing, we examine conduct standards – the first of four pillars of the individual accountability framework - and we outline the actions ...
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The New EU Regulatory Regime on Crowdfunding – Jan 21
Read our briefing on the new European regulatory regime on crowdfunding.
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The New EU Regulatory Regime on Crowdfunding
Read our briefing on the new European regulatory regime on crowdfunding.
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Operational Resilience: regulatory guidance published for financial services sector
The Guidelines set out a recommended approach for ensuring operational resilience through the management of disruptive events.
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Virtual Asset Service Providers Become Subject to Registration Requirements and AML/CTF Obligations
On 23 April 2021, provisions of the Fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive (5AMLD) were transposed into Irish law and the new legislation requires v...
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ESMA To Retain Derivative Trading Rules Post Brexit Transition
ESMA has confirmed to market that it does not believe there is a risk to compliance with the MiFIR Derivatives Trading Obligations post 31 December...
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Central Bank Publishes QIAIF Consultation and New Q&As
The Central Bank has published a new consultation with draft guidance for PE funds and other closed-ended QIAIFs in addition to two new Q&As for ILPs.
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How to Manage Pandemic-Related PCF Vacancies
Central Bank issues guidance on the appointment of temporary PCFs in the event of a pandemic-related PCF vacancy
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Central Bank issues “Dear CEO” Letters to MiFID Firms on “Unregulated Activities” and “Appropriateness”
The Central Bank has set out its regulatory and compliance expectations for the provision of unregulated activities and the application of the 'app...
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Co-operation and Early Engagement with the Central Bank are Key in Enforcement Actions
We review the Central Bank's most recent enforcement action and take a look at the importance of early engagement and co-operation as factors consi...
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Regulator’s Attempt to Claim Special Exception to Privilege Rejected
A recent English Court of Appeal decision considered whether a new exception for legal professional privilege could apply to a regulatory body. The...
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Impact of Behaviour on Fines Imposed by the Central Bank
The Central Bank recently imposed a significant fine on KBC Bank Ireland Plc arising out of its handling of tracker mortgage accounts. In this art...
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Electronic Money Institution Authorisations in Ireland
William Fry's Financial Regulation Unit provides an overview of the process and requirements for securing authorisation as an electronic money inst...
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Central Bank of Ireland’s “Dear CEO Letter” on the Fitness and Probity Regime
The CBI's recent "Dear CEO Letter" outlines supervisory expectations surrounding regulated financial services providers' compliance with the Fitnes...
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The Central Bank’s consultation on a proposed set of rules in investment funds & other Briefings October 19
Each month our Asset Management & Investment Funds team write a 'Legal & Regulatory Update'. Welcome to the our October edition.
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EBA Publishes Final Guidelines on Outsourcing Arrangements
The European Banking Authority ("EBA") have issued revised Guidelines on Outsourcing Arrangements, following a consultation period on a draft versi...
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Brexit Omnibus Bill Published
Bill to prepare Ireland for no deal withdrawal by the UK working its way through legislative process
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Legal News – September 2018
Please click on the title above to view our Legal News - September 2018
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Whodunnit? Central Bank of Ireland Proposes Greater Accountability of Senior Individuals in Banks, Insurance Firms and MiFID Investment Firms
Greater accountability of senior officials is a key proposal in the Central Bank's recently published report "Behaviour and Culture in Irish Retail...
