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Fitness and Probity Regime – Changes to PCF Roles

On 5 April 2022, the Central Bank of Ireland made further changes to its list of Pre-Approval Controlled Functions (PCFs) under its Fitness and Pro...

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Upgrade of Irish Investment Limited Partnership Product

A number of significant enhancements to the Irish investment limited partnership product are set out in draft legislation which was published on 20...

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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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Shareholders’ Rights Directive II Becomes Irish Law

On 20 March 2020, the provisions of the Shareholders' Rights Directive II finally became law in Ireland with the publication of the European Union ...

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Regulation of Crypto-Assets in Ireland – FRU FAQ

Read our FAQ on the regulation of crypto-assets in Ireland and any existing financial services regulatory regimes that may be relevant to crypto-as...

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Re-Engineered ILP Ready for Launch

Significant enhancements to the Irish Investment Limited Partnership will be introduced at the beginning of January 2021

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No-Deal Brexit Checklist for Irish Investment Funds

We have created a table which sets out, in summary, the principal impacts of a no-deal Brexit on Irish fund management companies and Irish funds in...

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Markets in Crypto-Assets

The European Commission has published a proposed regulatory framework for Markets in Crypto-Assets as part of its Digital Finance Strategy 2020. Th...

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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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Guide to the Investment Limited Partnership: Ireland’s new and Improved Option for Private Fund Sponsors

Ireland has recently modernised its Investment Limited Partnership fund structure with the aim of providing a flexible and tailored regime able to...

Ted McGrath
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Ted McGrath
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Fintech – Markets in Crypto-Assets

The European Commission has published a proposed regulatory framework for Markets in Crypto-Assets as part of its Digital Finance Strategy 2020. Th...

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ESMA Strengthening of Delegated Model for UCITS and AIFS

Ahead of the impending public consultation on the AIFMD review, the European Securities and Markets Authority set out its stall to the European Com...

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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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Central Bank of Ireland’s 2020 “Dear CEO Letter” on Fitness and Probity

The Central Bank of Ireland has published a "2020 Dear CEO Letter" addressing key shortcomings identified from a thematic inspection in relation to...

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Central Bank of Ireland publishes Draft Cross-Industry Guidance on Outsourcing

The Central Bank of Ireland has recently issued a consultation paper and draft cross-industry guidance on outsourcing, including cloud services. I...

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Central Bank Makes an Example of Director Found in Breach of Fitness & Probity Standards

In this briefing we review the recent prohibition by the Central Bank of a director of a regulated firm for breaches of the Fitness & Probity Stand...

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Central Bank of Ireland – Report on Outsourcing

The Report sets out the CBI's main findings from its review of regulated firms' outsourcing activities and outlines the CBI's minimum supervisory e...

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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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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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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 Identifies Deficiencies in Investment Firms’ Management of Conduct Risk

In a recent industry letter, the Central Bank specified good and bad practices in the identification, management and mitigation of market conduct r...

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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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Coping with COVID, A Prescription for Fund Managers and Fund Boards

The evolving COVID-19 crisis poses a profound set of challenges for all regulated financial service providers including UCITS managers and AIFMs (F...

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Central Bank of Ireland’s “Dear CEO Letter” on the Fitness and Probity Regime

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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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No-deal Brexit ready? A Q&A for Irish Investment Funds

A 'ready-reckoner' to help funds and their managers conduct a health-check of existing arrangements if a no-deal Brexit does happen.

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Partner
Vincent Coyne