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Liquidity Under The Lens: CBI Findings For MiFID Investment Firms
AC Arthur Cox More Arthur Cox is one of Ireland’s leading law firms. For almost 100 years, we have been at the forefront of developments in the legal profession in Ireland. Our practice encompasses all aspects of corporate and business law. The firm has offices in Dublin, Belfast, London, New York and Silicon Valley.
New Irish Investment Account: Key Details Announced
AC Arthur Cox More Arthur Cox is one of Ireland’s leading law firms. For almost 100 years, we have been at the forefront of developments in the legal profession in Ireland. Our practice encompasses all aspects of corporate and business law. The firm has offices in Dublin, Belfast, London, New York and Silicon Valley. Ireland is introducing a new tax-efficient Investment Account from July 2027, allowing residents to invest up to €12,000 annually with a €50,000 tax-free threshold.
The Green Transition Directive: Financial Services Impact
Directive (EU) 2024/825 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 February 2024 amending Directives 2005/29/EC and 2011/83/EU as regards empowering consumers for the green transition through better protection against unfair practices and through better information (the Green Transition Directive) entered into force on 26 March 2024.
Final EBA Guidelines On The Sound Management Of Third-party Risk: What Financial Entities Need To Know
The EBA published its final Guidelines on the sound management of third-party risk regarding non-ICT services on 18 September 2026. The Guidelines replace the EBA’s 2019 Outsourcing Guidelines with the effective date of the new Guidelines still to be confirmed. In this briefing, we set out key features of the Guidelines and the practical steps financial entities should now be considering.
Fitness And Probity In Focus: Central Bank Sets Out Expectations For MiFID Firms
AC Arthur Cox More Arthur Cox is one of Ireland’s leading law firms. For almost 100 years, we have been at the forefront of developments in the legal profession in Ireland. Our practice encompasses all aspects of corporate and business law. The firm has offices in Dublin, Belfast, London, New York and Silicon Valley.
CRD VI: Article 21c Post-transposition (Podcast)
Sarah Thompson’s articles from Arthur Cox are most popular: within Finance and Banking topic(s) in Ireland with readers working within the Banking & Credit and Business & Consumer Services industries Arthur Cox are most popular: within Law Department Performance, Antitrust/Competition Law and International Law topic(s) In this episode of our podcast, Rob Cain, Partner, and Sarah Thompson, Partner and Head of the Financial Regulation Group, discuss the implications of the recent Irish...
PSD2 And Intermediated Payments: CJEU Judgment Clarifies Scope
Sarah Thompson’s articles from Arthur Cox are most popular: within Finance and Banking topic(s) in European Union in European Union in European Union in European Union in European Union in European Union with readers working within the Banking & Credit and Business & Consumer Services industries Arthur Cox are most popular: within Law Department Performance, Antitrust/Competition Law and International Law topic(s) On 16 July 2026, the Court of Justice of the European Union (the CJEU)...
Ireland Launches First National AML Strategy
AC Arthur Cox More Arthur Cox is one of Ireland’s leading law firms. For almost 100 years, we have been at the forefront of developments in the legal profession in Ireland. Our practice encompasses all aspects of corporate and business law. The firm has offices in Dublin, Belfast, London, New York and Silicon Valley.
Ireland Moves On CRD VI: Article 21c Transposition Update
Sarah Thompson’s articles from Arthur Cox are most popular: within Finance and Banking topic(s) with readers working within the Banking & Credit industries Arthur Cox are most popular: within Law Department Performance and Antitrust/Competition Law topic(s) On Friday 10 July 2026, an extract from the Statutory Instrument (S.I.) transposing CRD VI into Irish law, was circulated to stakeholders by the Department of Finance. The extract relates to the transposition of Article 21c.
Distance Marketing Reforms: Irish Transposition
Sarah Thompson’s articles from Arthur Cox are most popular: within Finance and Banking topic(s) Arthur Cox are most popular: within Law Department Performance and Antitrust/Competition Law topic(s) Directive (EU) 2023/2673 (DMD II) entered into force in December 2023.
Central Bank Of Ireland Consults On New Regulatory Impact Assessment Framework And Refreshed Consultation Approach
AC Arthur Cox More Arthur Cox is one of Ireland’s leading law firms. For almost 100 years, we have been at the forefront of developments in the legal profession in Ireland. Our practice encompasses all aspects of corporate and business law. The firm has offices in Dublin, Belfast, London, New York and Silicon Valley. The Central Bank of Ireland is consulting on a new framework for assessing the impact of its regulatory actions, introducing structured principles for evaluating policy interventions...
Ireland’s AML/CFT Action Plan: 2026 – 2027
Sarah Thompson’s articles from Arthur Cox are most popular: within Finance and Banking topic(s) with readers working within the Technology industries Arthur Cox are most popular: within Antitrust/Competition Law and Law Department Performance topic(s) The Department of Finance (DoF) has published Ireland’s third National Risk Assessment on Money Laundering (ML), Terrorist Financing (TF) and Proliferation Financing (PF) (the NRA), together with a new 30‑Point Action Plan (the Action Plan)...
CRD VI: Questions And Answers (Podcast)
AC Arthur Cox More Arthur Cox is one of Ireland’s leading law firms. For almost 100 years, we have been at the forefront of developments in the legal profession in Ireland. Our practice encompasses all aspects of corporate and business law. The firm has offices in Dublin, Belfast, London, New York and Silicon Valley.
Central Bank’s Gatekeeping Expectations Across Firms And Individuals
Arthur Cox are most popular: within Antitrust/Competition Law and Law Department Performance topic(s) On 11 June 2026, the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) published two significant reports: the Authorisations and Gatekeeping Report 2025 (Authorisations Report) and Fitness and Probity Review 2026 – Implementation Report (F&P Report), alongside a policy speech delivered by Deputy Governor Mary-Elizabeth McMunn.
MiFID Compliance – CBI Findings And Practical Implications For Firms
AC Arthur Cox More Arthur Cox is one of Ireland’s leading law firms. For almost 100 years, we have been at the forefront of developments in the legal profession in Ireland. Our practice encompasses all aspects of corporate and business law. The firm has offices in Dublin, Belfast, London, New York and Silicon Valley.
Crypto-Asset Knowledge And Competence Requirements: Central Bank Of Ireland Confirms Integration Into The Irish Supervisory Framework
Arthur Cox are most popular: within Law Department Performance and Antitrust/Competition Law topic(s) The Central Bank of Ireland has issued a Notice of Intention outlining planned changes to the Minimum Competency Code 2017 (MCC) to incorporate knowledge and competence requirements for staff in Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs), in order to align with the ESMA MiCA Guidelines. These changes will come into effect on 28 July 2026.
Project Hail Mary Movie Review
Andy Weir’s sci-fi novels have proven very popular over the last decade; with The Martian arriving in theatres in 2015 it was only a matter of time until another tale received the big screen treatment. Project Hail Mary is another great effort that falls under the same light-hearted banner. In the middle of the 21st Century, humanity is threatened with extinction as the sun begins to dim.
Central Bank Publishes Supplemental Guidance On Prohibition Notices Under The Fitness And Probity Regime
Sarah Thompson’s articles from Arthur Cox are most popular: within Finance and Banking topic(s) in Ireland with readers working within the Banking & Credit industries Arthur Cox are most popular: within Law Department Performance, Antitrust/Competition Law and International Law topic(s) In January 2026 the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) launched a public consultation on Prohibition Notices Under the Fitness and Probity (F&P) Regime (CP166).
Consumer Protection Regulations and Standards for Business - to apply from today
Consumer Protection Regulations The Central Bank (Supervision and Enforcement) Act 2013 (Section 48) (Consumer Protection) Regulations 2025, the Consumer Protection Regulations, come into effect today, 24 March 2026. The Consumer Protection Regulations revise and consolidate the existing Consumer Protection Code (CPC), the Code of Conduct on Mortgage Arrears, the Licensed Moneylenders Regulations 2020 and the Insurance Requirements Regulations 2022 into a single regulatory instrument.
Consumer Protection Regulations And Standards For Business – To Apply From Today
Sarah Thompson’s articles from Arthur Cox are most popular: within Finance and Banking topic(s) in Asia in Asia in Asia in Asia Arthur Cox are most popular: within Law Department Performance, Litigation, Mediation & Arbitration and Antitrust/Competition Law topic(s) Consumer Protection Regulations The Central Bank (Supervision and Enforcement) Act 2013 (Section 48) (Consumer Protection) Regulations 2025, the Consumer Protection Regulations, come into effect today, 24 March 2026.
Central Bank Regulatory & Supervisory Outlook 2026: Focus Areas For The Year Ahead
Sarah Thompson’s articles from Arthur Cox are most popular: within Finance and Banking topic(s) Arthur Cox are most popular: within Law Department Performance, Litigation, Mediation & Arbitration and Antitrust/Competition Law topic(s) in Ireland The Central Bank of Ireland's (CBI) Regulatory & Supervisory Outlook Report 2026 (the Report) is published at a time of accelerating change.
Central Bank Regulatory & Supervisory Outlook 2026: Focus Areas for the Year Ahead
The Central Bank of Ireland’s (CBI) Regulatory & Supervisory Outlook Report 2026 (the Report) is published at a time of accelerating change. Geopolitical fragmentation, macro-financial uncertainty, rapid technological transformation, and evolving consumer expectations are reshaping the financial system and the risks it faces.
What does CRD VI mean for financial services in Ireland?
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Wuthering Heights Movie Review
Over a century after its release, Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights remains a classic of English literature; it has been adapted many times on the big screen, reaching across many cultures and filmmaking styles. The latest attempt goes for a modern approach and style, but it’s a rotten production from top to bottom.
Central Bank Consults On Prohibition Notices Under The Fitness And Probity Regime
Sarah Thompson’s articles from Arthur Cox are most popular: within Finance and Banking topic(s) in Ireland with readers working within the Construction & Engineering industries Arthur Cox are most popular: within Law Department Performance, Strategy, Litigation and Mediation & Arbitration topic(s) The Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) has published a Consultation Paper on Prohibition Notices Under the Fitness and Probity Regime (CP166).
Central Bank publishes 2025 Climate Report
On 27 January 2026, the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) published its Climate Observatory for 2025. The CBI’s Climate Observatory provides annual, evidence-based updates on climate science trends, progress on decarbonisation, and evolving financial risks. It aims to provide stakeholders with metrics to understand and manage climate-related risks. Climate Change and the CBI’s mandate The CBI notes that climate change is an escalating global risk, and has a direct impact on the financial system.
Central Bank consults on Prohibition Notices Under the Fitness and Probity Regime
The Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) has published a Consultation Paper on Prohibition Notices Under the Fitness and Probity Regime (CP166). The Fitness and Probity (F&P) Regime aims to protect the public interest by ensuring that individuals in senior and customer-facing roles in financial services firms are competent and capable, honest, ethical and of integrity, and financially sound.
Central Bank Publishes 2025 Climate Report
AC Arthur Cox More Arthur Cox is one of Ireland’s leading law firms. For almost 100 years, we have been at the forefront of developments in the legal profession in Ireland. Our practice encompasses all aspects of corporate and business law. The firm has offices in Dublin, Belfast, London, New York and Silicon Valley. On 27 January 2026, the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) published its Climate Observatory for 2025.
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Movie Review
After years in hibernation, the 28 Days Later series returned in 2025, picking up with the running dead and adopting a more emotional tone. The wait for the follow-up was short and has ultimately been worth it. Not only is 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple a vast improvement over the last film, it finds a place among the best films of 2026.
Evolving Standards: Operational Resilience for MiFID Investment Firms in 2026
On 12 January 2026 the Central Bank of Ireland (the CBI) published the outcome of its Thematic Assessment of Operational Resilience in the MiFID Investment Firm Sector.
Supervising The Future: How The Market Integration Package Will Reshape European Capital Markets
AC Arthur Cox More Arthur Cox is one of Ireland’s leading law firms. For almost 100 years, we have been at the forefront of developments in the legal profession in Ireland. Our practice encompasses all aspects of corporate and business law. The firm has offices in Dublin, Belfast, London, New York and Silicon Valley.
Supervising the future: how the Market Integration Package will reshape European capital markets
Despite previous reforms under the Capital Markets Union, significant fragmentation in European financial markets persists. This fragmentation stems from national rules and supervisory practices that have created barriers, complexity and costs for entities involved cross-border trading, clearing, settlement, and asset management.
Distance Marketing Reforms: Key Changes And Irish State Of Play
Arthur Cox are most popular: within Antitrust/Competition Law and Law Department Performance topic(s) As part of a broader modernisation of the EU consumer financial services framework, new rules for financial services contracts concluded at a distance were adopted in November 2023 (Directive (EU) 2023/2673 (PDF, 673 KB)) (DMD II). The DMD II repeals the original Distance Marketing of Consumer Financial Services Directive (Directive 2002/65/EC) with effect from 19 June 2026.
Regulating and Supervising Well - A More Effective and Efficient Framework
On 10 December 2025 the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) published its roadmap to deliver a more effective and efficient regulatory and supervisory framework. The initiative, set out in the report Regulating & Supervising well, responds to the increased European focus on competitiveness and simplification, and aims to reduce complexity and regulatory burden, while maintaining robust standards for the Irish financial sector.
Regulating And Supervising Well - A More Effective And Efficient Framework
AC Arthur Cox More Arthur Cox is one of Ireland’s leading law firms. For almost 100 years, we have been at the forefront of developments in the legal profession in Ireland. Our practice encompasses all aspects of corporate and business law. The firm has offices in Dublin, Belfast, London, New York and Silicon Valley. On 10 December 2025 the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) published its roadmap to deliver a more effective and efficient regulatory and supervisory framework. Ireland Finance and Banking
Finalised Fitness And Probity Standards And Guidance Published
AC Arthur Cox More Arthur Cox is one of Ireland’s leading law firms. For almost 100 years, we have been at the forefront of developments in the legal profession in Ireland. Our practice encompasses all aspects of corporate and business law. The firm has offices in Dublin, Belfast, London, New York and Silicon Valley. In the Feedback Statement, the CBI clarifies its expectations and outlines the main revisions to the finalised Guidance.
Finalised Fitness and Probity Standards and Guidance published
The Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) has published: a Feedback Statement to its consultation on proposed amendments to the Fitness and Probity regime (CP160); finalised Guidance on the Standards of Fitness and Probity (the Guidance); and consolidated Fitness and Probity Standards (the Standards). See our previous insights posts here and here. Feedback Statement In the Feedback Statement, the CBI clarifies its expectations and outlines the main revisions to the finalised Guidance.
Unlocking Growth: Credit Union Lending Limits Increased
AC Arthur Cox More Arthur Cox is one of Ireland’s leading law firms. For almost 100 years, we have been at the forefront of developments in the legal profession in Ireland. Our practice encompasses all aspects of corporate and business law. The firm has offices in Dublin, Belfast, London, New York and Silicon Valley. The Credit Union Act 1997 (Regulatory Requirements) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 (the "Amending Regulations") entered into force on 30 September 2025. Ireland Finance and Banking
Unlocking growth: Credit Union lending limits increased
The Credit Union Act 1997 (Regulatory Requirements) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 (the “Amending Regulations”) entered into force on 30 September 2025. The Amending Regulations mark an evolution in the regulatory landscape for credit unions in Ireland and significantly expand the lending capacity of credit unions in the State. The reforms have been broadly welcomed and are expected to catalyse a new phase of growth and innovation in the credit union sector.
Redressing The Balance: The FCA's Motor Finance Compensation Scheme Explained
AC Arthur Cox More Arthur Cox is one of Ireland’s leading law firms. For almost 100 years, we have been at the forefront of developments in the legal profession in Ireland. Our practice encompasses all aspects of corporate and business law. The firm has offices in Dublin, Belfast, London, New York and Silicon Valley. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a consultation on an industry-wide redress scheme to compensate motor finance customers... United Kingdom Finance and Banking
Landmark Ruling: UK Supreme Court Clarifies Consumer Rights In Motor Finance Agreements
AC Arthur Cox More Arthur Cox is one of Ireland’s leading law firms. For almost 100 years, we have been at the forefront of developments in the legal profession in Ireland. Our practice encompasses all aspects of corporate and business law. The firm has offices in Dublin, Belfast, London, New York and Silicon Valley. On Friday 1 August, the UK Supreme Court handed down its judgment in three consolidated appeals on the receipt of commissions by motor dealers from lenders...
Navigating Article 21c CRDVI: The EBA's Take On The Provision Of Third-Country Banking Services To EU Financial Sector Entities
AC Arthur Cox More Arthur Cox is one of Ireland’s leading law firms. For almost 100 years, we have been at the forefront of developments in the legal profession in Ireland. Our practice encompasses all aspects of corporate and business law. The firm has offices in Dublin, Belfast, London, New York and Silicon Valley.
Fitness And Probity: Central Bank Consults On Updating F&P Standards, And Revising List Of PCFs
The Central Bank is consulting on its Fitness & Probity (F&P) Standards and proposing changes to the list of pre-approval controlled functions (PCFs). The report by Andrea Enria (pdf, 1050 KB) (Enria Report) arising from the independent review into the CBI's F&P approval process was published on 11 July 2024. It made 12 recommendations which were accepted by the CBI.
A Practitioner's Guide To IT Outsourcing – An Evolution Of Vendor Management And Oversight
In the final article of our mini-series 'A Practitioners Guide to IT Outsourcing', Rhiannon Monahan, an Associate Director within our Governance and Consulting Services Group highlights the key components of a robust vendor management programme, including key regulations to be incorporated into your oversight and due diligence activities.
SEAR Compliance: What Happens Next?
There are now just three months to go until the Senior Executive Accountability Regime (SEAR) under the Central Bank of Ireland's Individual Accountability Framework (IAF) will apply to non-executive directors and independent non-executive directors ((I)NEDs) of relevant credit institutions, insurance undertakings and investment firms (in-scope entities). SEAR obligations have applied to all other executives since mid-2024.
IAF/SEAR Update: Business Standards Regulations Published (Effective 24 March 2026)
Under the Central Bank (Individual Accountability Framework) Act 2023, the Central Bank is empowered to prescribe Business Standards for all or specific classes of regulated entities. Draft 'Standards for Business' Regulations formed part of the Central Bank's 2024 consultation on changes to the Consumer Protection Code (CPC).
CPC And Standards For Business: Central Bank Launches Two Sets Of Regulations (To Apply From 24 March 2026)
The Central Bank launched the regulations that will replace the Consumer Protection Code (CPC) this morning. The CPC has been revised, updated and consolidated into the Central Bank (Supervision and Enforcement) Act 2013 (Section 48) (Consumer Protection) Regulations 2025 (Consumer Protection Regulations).
A Practitioner's Guide To IT Outsourcing - A Review Of Risk And Reliance
In the fourth and penultimate article of our mini-series 'A Practitioners Guide to IT Outsourcing', Rhiannon Monahan, an Associate Director within our Governance and Consulting Services Group and former Head of Outsourcing Oversight to a number of financial entities, outlines some practical suggestions when it comes to identifying and managing outsourcing risk, with a particular focus on the sub-categories of concentration, country and data risk.
A Practitioner's Guide To IT Outsourcing - When Things Go Wrong
AC Arthur Cox More Arthur Cox is one of Ireland’s leading law firms. For almost 100 years, we have been at the forefront of developments in the legal profession in Ireland. Our practice encompasses all aspects of corporate and business law. The firm has offices in Dublin, Belfast, London, New York and Silicon Valley.
A Practitioner's Guide To IT Outsourcing - The Complexities Of Sub-Outsourcing
AC Arthur Cox More Arthur Cox is one of Ireland’s leading law firms. For almost 100 years, we have been at the forefront of developments in the legal profession in Ireland. Our practice encompasses all aspects of corporate and business law. The firm has offices in Dublin, Belfast, London, New York and Silicon Valley. In the second article of our mini-series ‘A Practitioners Guide to IT Outsourcing', Rhiannon Monahan, an Associate Director within our Governance and Consulting Services Group...
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