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Central Bank Highlights MiFID Compliance Function Weaknesses

The Central Bank of Ireland has released a comprehensive thematic assessment examining compliance functions within MiFID investment firms, revealing both strengths and critical...

Ireland Finance

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William Fry

MiFID Compliance – CBI Findings And Practical Implications For Firms

The Central Bank of Ireland has published findings from its thematic assessment of compliance functions within MiFID investment firms, revealing both strengths and critical gaps in how firms manage regulatory obligations. The assessment examined firms' adherence to compliance requirements, monitoring processes, and board reporting practices, identifying specific areas where improvements are urgently needed. Firms are now expected to conduct self-assessments and address identified deficiencies promptly.

Ireland Finance

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Arthur Cox

Legal News – May 26

This monthly legal update examines critical developments across pension scheme compliance, artificial intelligence governance, ESG fund marketing regulations, environmental law precedents, payment services legislation, and defined benefit pension surplus management. Each article addresses pressing regulatory challenges and strategic considerations for legal practitioners and corporate decision-makers navigating Ireland's evolving legal landscape.

Ireland Employment

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William Fry

The European Union (Empowering Consumers For The Green Transition) Regulations 2026 - Key Implications For Businesses

The European Union (Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition) Regulations 2026 (SI No. 124 of 2026) (the "Regulations")...

Ireland Consumer

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McCann Fitzgerald

FIG Top 5 At 5 – 09/04/2026

Ireland Technology

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Matheson

Legal News - April 26

Ireland Commercial

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William Fry

Horizon Scanner Finance April 2026 - Irish Developments

Ireland Consumer

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Arthur Cox

EU CryptoReg Roundup: March 2026

European Union Technology

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Walkers

The Consumer Protection Code Comes Into Force

Ireland Consumer

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William Fry

FIG Top 5 At 5 – 26/03/2026

Ireland Finance

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Matheson

World Consumer Rights Day (Part 1): Digital Fairness Act - The Road To Fitness For Online Consumers?

Ireland Consumer

WF

William Fry

Horizon Scanner Finance March 2026 - Irish Developments

Ireland Finance

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Arthur Cox

FIG Top 5 At 5 – 05/03/2026

Ireland Finance

M

Matheson

Revised Consumer Protection Code – Entry Into Force

Ireland Finance

M

Matheson

The EU Pay Transparency Directive (Podcast)

Ireland Employment

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Arthur Cox

The Maples Irish Employment Law Podcast – Legal Update For Employers In Ireland – AI Regulation Of Workforce Practices

Ireland Technology

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Maples Group

Article 21c Of CRD VI: LMA Issues Practical Guidance On Cross-border Corporate Lending, An Irish Perspective

Ireland Finance

AC

Arthur Cox

Judicial Guidance On AI Use In Litigation

Ireland Litigation

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Matheson

The Data Act – Part II: Key Considerations Regarding Cloud Switching

Ireland Privacy

M

Matheson

How The Green Transition Directive Will Enhance Consumer Protection In Ireland

The Green Transition Directive (the “Directive”) is intended to promote transparent sustainability communication by tackling misleading environmental claims and labelling for consumer goods and establishing increased protection for consumers against unfair practices.

Ireland Environment

M

Matheson

FIG Top 5 At 5 – 22/01/2026

On 13 January 2026, the Government Legislation Programme for Spring 2026 was published (“Programme”), identifying the Government’s priorities for the coming ten week parliamentary session.

Ireland Consumer

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Matheson

Financial Services Regulation 2025

Ireland is home to a wide variety of financial services providers. To support both providers and their customers, there is an array of financial services legislation...

Ireland Finance

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McCann Fitzgerald

Won't Someone Please Think Of The Consumers – Increased Focus On Consumer Protection

There has been increased focus on consumer protection – both at an Irish and European level – and more changes are to come.

European Union Consumer

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McCann Fitzgerald

Public Consultation On Proposed Changes To Irish Competition And Consumer Legislation

Ireland Anti-trust

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Matheson

Consumer Protection Levy Rates For 2026 Published

Ireland Consumer

WF

William Fry

Central Bank Speech Sets Out Key Priorities For Revised CPC Implementation

Ireland Consumer

WF

William Fry

Unlocking Growth: Credit Union Lending Limits Increased

Ireland Finance

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Arthur Cox

FIG Top 5 At 5 - 09/10/2025

Ireland Finance

M

Matheson

Central Bank Payments Innovation Sandbox Programme – A Call For Applicants

Ireland Finance

WF

William Fry

Central Bank Publishes Revised Consumer Protection Code

Ireland Consumer

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Dillon Eustace

Authorisation Key Attributes - Examples From The UK

Ireland Consumer

WF

William Fry

Funds Quarterly Legal And Regulatory Update: 1 January 2025 - 31 March 2025

Ireland Finance

DE

Dillon Eustace

Insurance Quarterly Legal And Regulatory Update: 1 January 2025 – 31 March 2025

Ireland Insurance

DE

Dillon Eustace

Central Bank Publishes Revised Consumer Protection Code

On 24 March 2025, the Central Bank of Ireland (Central Bank) published a newly revised Consumer Protection Code (Revised Code) following a public consultation process.

Ireland Consumer

DE

Dillon Eustace

Authorisation Key Attributes - Examples From The UK

On 11 September 2025, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a web page and shared examples of best practice and areas for improvement for applicants for regulatory authorisation/registration in the UK.

Ireland Consumer

WF

William Fry

Funds Quarterly Legal And Regulatory Update: 1 January 2025 - 31 March 2025

Deadline for Irish fund management companies to submit their completed "Registers of Information" on all contractual arrangements with ICT third party service providers under DORA to the Central Bank of Ireland...

Ireland Finance

DE

Dillon Eustace

Insurance Quarterly Legal And Regulatory Update: 1 January 2025 – 31 March 2025

On 8 January 2025, the Insurance Recovery and Resolution Directive (IRDD) and the Solvency II Amending Directive were published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Ireland Insurance

DE

Dillon Eustace

FIG Top 5 At 5 - 21/08/2025

Ireland Finance

M

Matheson

Client Update: May 2025 - Intellectual Property And Consumer Protection Law

The Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC) Network of national consumer authorities and the European Commission notified Shein of several practices on its platform that infringe EU consumer law.

Ireland Consumer

AC

Arthur Cox

Revised Consumer Protection Code Series - Impact On Fintechs (Podcast)

In this episode of Matheson Talks Financial Regulation, Ian O'Mara partner in the Financial Institutions Group joins Claire Scannell, professional support lawyer to discuss the impact of the revised Consumer...

Ireland Technology

M

Matheson

Revised Consumer Protection Code – Impact On MiFID Firms (Podcast)

In this episode of Matheson Talks Financial Regulation, Niamh Muholland partner in the Financial Institutions Group joins Claire Scannell, professional support lawyer to discuss the impact...

Ireland Consumer

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Matheson

Revised Consumer Protection Code Series - Specific Requirements Relevant To Credit Institutions (Podcast)

n this episode of Matheson Talks Financial Regulation, Niamh Mulholland partner in the Financial Institutions Group joins Claire Scannell, professional support lawyer to discuss the specific requirements...

Ireland Consumer

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Matheson

Revised Consumer Protection Code – Regulated And Unregulated Activities (Podcast)

Ireland Consumer

M

Matheson

Revised Consumer Protection Code – Frauds And Scams And Customers In Vulnerable Circumstances (Podcast)

Ireland Consumer

M

Matheson

Revised Consumer Protection Code – Digitalisation (Podcast)

Ireland Consumer

M

Matheson

Revised Consumer Protection Code Series - Impact On Fund Management Companies (Podcast)

Ireland Consumer

M

Matheson

Revised Consumer Protection Code Series - Informing Effectively (Podcast)

Ireland Consumer

M

Matheson

Revised Consumer Protection Code Series - Securing Customers Interests (Podcast)

Ireland Consumer

M

Matheson

Revised Consumer Protection Code Series - Overview (Podcast)

Ireland Consumer

M

Matheson

Special Series Of Matheson Talks Financial Regulation Podcast On The Revised Consumer Protection Code

Ireland Finance

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Matheson

Central Bank Publishes First Intermediary Newsletter Of 2025

Ireland Consumer

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William Fry

FIG Top 5 At 5 - 29/05/2025

Ireland Finance

M

Matheson

FIG Top 5 At 5 - 22/05/2025

Ireland Finance

M

Matheson

Digital Fairness Act: Tackling Problematic Online Practices

Ireland Consumer

MF

McCann Fitzgerald

Consumer Protection Code 2025 – Application To MiFID Firms

Ireland Consumer

MF

McCann Fitzgerald

Consumer Protection Code Reform – Obligations To Comply With Accessibility Requirements

Ireland Consumer

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McCann Fitzgerald

CCPC Issue Guidance On Complying With The Consumer Rights Act

Ireland Consumer

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Matheson

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Central Bank Of Ireland Issues Modernised Consumer Protection Code 2025 (Video)

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Byrne Wallace

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