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CP173: Central Bank Consults On New Third-Party Risk Guidance To Replace Its Outsourcing Guidance
In October 2026, the Central Bank of Ireland (“Central Bank”) published a consultation paper (“CP173”) on draft Guidance on Good Practices for the Sound Management of Third-Party Risks (the “Draft Guidance”). Once finalised, the Draft Guidance will replace the Central Bank’s Cross-Industry Guidance on Outsourcing published in December 2021 (the “2021 Guidance”)
Ireland Finance
MG
Maples Group
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Liquidity Under The Lens: CBI Findings For MiFID Investment Firms
The Central Bank of Ireland has released findings from its thematic review examining how MiFID investment firms manage liquidity risk, revealing both strengths and critical gaps in compliance frameworks. While most firms demonstrate adequate risk assessment capabilities, the review identifies specific weaknesses in limit calibrations, stress testing methodologies, and contingent funding arrangements that require immediate board attention. Firms must now conduct self-assessments against regulatory expectatio
Ireland Finance
AC
Arthur Cox
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Review Of The Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation – The EU’s Disclosure Framework For Financial Products Integrating Environmental Or Social Aims.
The European Commission has proposed significant amendments to the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), introducing a simplified disclosure framework and new product categorisation system to address widespread criticism of complexity and compliance burdens. The proposal, part of the EU's competitiveness agenda, aims to replace the existing Article 8/Article 9 framework while balancing regulatory efficiency against ambitious climate targets.
Ireland Finance
M
Matheson
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What CRD VI Means For The Provision Of “Core Banking Services” In Ireland
The implementation of CRD VI introduces a new regulatory framework governing how non-EU credit institutions and undertakings can provide core banking services within the European Union. Ireland's transposition of Article 21c requirements on 10 July 2026 creates both opportunities and interpretive challenges for firms navigating deposit-taking, lending, and guarantee provision in the post-January 2027 landscape.
Ireland Finance
M
Matheson
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Debt Capital Markets

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Proposed Reform Of Ireland’s Limited Partnership Regime
The Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment has launched a public consultation on targeted reforms to the Limited Partnerships Act 1907, proposing changes that could significantly impact Ireland's private funds landscape. The consultation addresses three key areas: increasing the maximum number of partners from 20 to 149, introducing a statutory whitelist of permitted activities for limited partners, and allowing greater flexibility regarding capital contributions and withdrawals.
Ireland Finance
WF
William Fry
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Article 21c Of CRD VI: Impact Of CRD VI On Cross-border Lending Involving Irish Companies And Structures
From 11 January 2027, non-EU banks and significant investment firms must establish licensed branches in each EU Member State where they provide core banking services, or operate through authorized EU entities. Ireland has implemented CRD VI's Article 21c requirements through faithful transposition, introducing a third-country branch regime that affects cross-border lending involving Irish companies, with important exemptions including reverse solicitation that may enable continued market participation.
Ireland Finance
AC
Arthur Cox
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Article
CP173: Central Bank Consults On New Third-Party Risk Guidance To Replace Its Outsourcing Guidance
In October 2026, the Central Bank of Ireland (“Central Bank”) published a consultation paper (“CP173”) on draft Guidance on Good Practices for the Sound Management of Third-Party Risks (the “Draft Guidance”). Once finalised, the Draft Guidance will replace the Central Bank’s Cross-Industry Guidance on Outsourcing published in December 2021 (the “2021 Guidance”)
Ireland Finance
MG
Maples Group
Article
Liquidity Under The Lens: CBI Findings For MiFID Investment Firms
The Central Bank of Ireland has released findings from its thematic review examining how MiFID investment firms manage liquidity risk, revealing both strengths and critical gaps in compliance frameworks. While most firms demonstrate adequate risk assessment capabilities, the review identifies specific weaknesses in limit calibrations, stress testing methodologies, and contingent funding arrangements that require immediate board attention. Firms must now conduct self-assessments against regulatory expectatio
Ireland Finance
AC
Arthur Cox
Article
Review Of The Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation – The EU’s Disclosure Framework For Financial Products Integrating Environmental Or Social Aims.
The European Commission has proposed significant amendments to the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), introducing a simplified disclosure framework and new product categorisation system to address widespread criticism of complexity and compliance burdens. The proposal, part of the EU's competitiveness agenda, aims to replace the existing Article 8/Article 9 framework while balancing regulatory efficiency against ambitious climate targets.
Ireland Finance
M
Matheson
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