Ireland: Compliance

The European Commission's draft guidelines on classifying high-risk AI systems under the AI Act have significant implications for financial services providers, particularly those using AI for creditworthiness assessments...

This monthly legal update from William Fry curates essential articles spanning technology transformation, foreign investment screening, product liability rulings, AI regulation developments, pension scheme complaints, building energy performance changes, insurance recovery frameworks, MiFID compliance expectations, and environmental assessment requirements.

The European Union's Product Liability Directive, unchanged for four decades, is undergoing a comprehensive transformation to address modern challenges including digital products, AI systems, and global supply chains.

Dr Barry Scannell and tech entrepreneur Sean Blanchfield explore the transformative shift from AI copilots to autonomous agentic AI systems that are already functioning as digital workers within organisations. The discussion delves into how these AI agents are reviewing contracts, monitoring compliance, managing projects, and writing software, while examining the critical implications for governance, security, data protection, and the future of professional work.

This May 2026 edition of Funds Focus examines critical regulatory developments affecting asset management and investment funds, including Ireland's implementation of AIFMD II legislation and the Central Bank of Ireland's latest guidance on board effectiveness and liquidity management tools. The update also covers significant enforcement actions and European regulatory harmonization efforts that will shape fund management practices in the coming months.

On 23 April 2026, the Council of the European Union (Council) published the awaited final compromise texts for the legislative proposals on the Third Payment Services Directive (PSD3) (here) and the Payment Services...

In today's increasingly complex regulatory and operating environment, clarity around the roles and responsibilities of those leading the organisation are essential. Yet the terminology used in legislation and regulations...

The European ETF market has grown significantly, with over $2 trillion in ETFs domiciled in Ireland alone. However, launching ETFs across Europe involves navigating a complex landscape of regulators, exchanges...

Explore the critical legal considerations when structuring cross-border loans involving Irish companies, from corporate benefit requirements and financial assistance restrictions to environmental liability exposure.