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Horizon Scanner Finance June 2026 - Irish Developments

On 5 March 2026, the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) published a Discussion Paper (DP12) (PDF 1.4 MB) examining the use of DLT and tokenisation within Irish and European financial services, with a particular focus on investment funds, including money market funds and exchange-traded funds.

Ireland Finance

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Arthur Cox

High-Risk AI In Financial Services

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...

Ireland Technology

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William Fry

AMLA’s Draft RTS On Group-wide Requirements And Third Country Measures

The European Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism has launched a public consultation on draft regulatory technical standards that will establish harmonised requirements for group-wide AML/CFT frameworks across EU entities and their third-country operations.

European Union Government

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Matheson

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

FIG Top 5 At 5 – 28/05/2026

Ireland Finance

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Matheson

Lending To A Company In Ireland: Taxes And Costs

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Maples Group

A Rising Tide: What FSPO Complaint Trends Mean For Pension Schemes

Ireland Employment

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William Fry

MiFID Compliance – CBI Findings And Practical Implications For Firms

Ireland Finance

AC

Arthur Cox

European Commission Launches Targeted Consultation On The Review Of MiCA

Ireland Finance

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Maples Group

Lending To A Company Incorporated In Ireland: Filing And Registration Requirements

Ireland Finance

MG

Maples Group

Lending To A Company Incorporated In Ireland: Key Corporate And Asset Register Searches

Ireland Finance

MG

Maples Group

Legal News – May 26

Ireland Employment

WF

William Fry

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

Ireland Finance

AC

Arthur Cox

FIG Top 5 At 5 – 21/05/2026

Worldwide Finance

M

Matheson

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

Ireland Finance

AC

Arthur Cox

Employment Podcast Episode 70: Key Employment Themes And Trends For 2026

Ireland Employment

M

Matheson

Judicial Guidance On AI Use In Litigation

Ireland Litigation

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Matheson

Supreme Court On Attachment Before Judgment: Third-Party Rights Protected (Video)

Ireland Litigation

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IndiaLaw LLP

EDPB – EDPS Publish Opinion On The Cybersecurity Package

European Union Privacy

M

Matheson

Ireland As A Location For Payment Institutions 2026

Ireland's position as a FinTech hub makes it an attractive jurisdiction for payment institutions seeking authorisation.

Ireland Finance

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McCann Fitzgerald

Investment Funds Newsletter - May 2026

Ireland's implementation of AIFMD 2.0 brings significant regulatory changes for alternative investment funds, alongside evolving requirements for ESG disclosure and board effectiveness. The Central Bank of Ireland explores emerging opportunities in distributed ledger technology, tokenisation, and artificial intelligence while addressing future modifications to venture and growth capital fund regulations.

Ireland Finance

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Matheson

Lending To A Company Incorporated In Ireland: Signing Practicalities

This Note is intended to be used to facilitate the signing and closing of a loan financing where a borrower, guarantor, or security provider (each, an obligor)...

Ireland Finance

MG

Maples Group

AMLA Consults On EU AML Business Risk Assessment Guidelines

The European Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) has released draft guidelines establishing a harmonised framework for Business-Wide Risk Assessments across EU Member States, expanding requirements...

Ireland Government

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Matheson

Unlocking IP-backed Finance: Recent EU Developments

Ireland Finance

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McCann Fitzgerald

Central Bank Of Ireland Removes Prohibition On Irish Funds Guaranteeing Third-Parties

Ireland Finance

M

Matheson

Central Bank Amends Its AIF Rulebook

Ireland Finance

DE

Dillon Eustace

AIFMD II: Strengthening Ireland’s Competitive Edge

Ireland Finance

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McCann Fitzgerald

Ireland Update: Prohibition On Third Party Guarantees Removed

Ireland Finance

AC

Arthur Cox

FIG Top 5 At 5 – 14/05/2026

Ireland Finance

M

Matheson

Fund Finance: Central Bank Of Ireland Removes Prohibition On Third Party Guarantees & Security

Ireland Finance

W

Walkers

Central Bank Publishes Revised AIF Rulebook

Ireland Finance

AC

Arthur Cox

No Second Bite: High Court Confirms FSPO Decisions Cannot Be Re-litigated

Ireland Litigation

M

Matheson

Revised AIF Rulebook – Good News For Fund Finance

Ireland Finance

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Maples Group

Fund Finance: Central Bank Of Ireland Removes Prohibition On Third Party Guarantees & Security

The Central Bank of Ireland (Central Bank) has released an updated version of its AIF Rulebook with a number of enhancements including, in a fund finance context, the removal of the historical regulatory...

Ireland Finance

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Walkers

Central Bank Publishes Revised AIF Rulebook

On 5 May 2026, the Central Bank of Ireland (the “Central Bank“) published an updated AIF Rulebook, together with its Feedback Statement on Consultation Paper 162...

Ireland Finance

AC

Arthur Cox

No Second Bite: High Court Confirms FSPO Decisions Cannot Be Re-litigated

The Irish High Court has reinforced that Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman decisions are final and binding, preventing parties from re-litigating the same complaints in court.

Ireland Litigation

M

Matheson

Revised AIF Rulebook – Good News For Fund Finance

Ireland's Central Bank has updated its AIF Rulebook, removing restrictions on third-party guarantees and enabling more efficient fund financing structures.

Ireland Finance

MG

Maples Group

Horizon scanner Finance May 2026 - Thought Leadership

Ireland Finance

AC

Arthur Cox

Aviation Financing And Leasing Trends 2026: Key Developments In Ireland And The Cayman Islands

Explore the key aviation financing and leasing trends shaping 2026, including consolidation, ABS resurgence, alternative capital and the role of Ireland and the Cayman Islands.

Worldwide Finance

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Maples Group

Horizon Scanner Finance May 2026 - European Developments

The Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism’s (AMLA) consultation on draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) under Article 28(1)...

Ireland Finance

AC

Arthur Cox

FIG Top 5 At 5 – 07/05/2026

This comprehensive update examines recent regulatory developments across European financial services, from the Central Bank of Ireland's policy priorities amid global uncertainty to EIOPA's consultation on insurance guarantee schemes...

Ireland Finance

M

Matheson

MiFID Compliance Function Assessment Checklist

The Central Bank of Ireland has published findings from its thematic assessment of MiFID Investment Firms' compliance functions, identifying critical weaknesses in succession planning, training programmes, monitoring effectiveness, and board documentation. Firms must now conduct comprehensive self-assessments against Article 22 of the MiFID II Delegated Regulation and ESMA Guidelines, addressing any gaps through proactive remediation while ensuring their compliance functions support consumer protection stan

Ireland Finance

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Matheson

Ireland’s AIF Rulebook Reform: QIAIFs Can Now Guarantee Third-Party Obligations

Ireland Finance

DE

Dillon Eustace

Central Bank Of Ireland Amends Its AIF Rulebook

Ireland Finance

DE

Dillon Eustace

Ireland’s QIAIF Regime Just Got A Serious Upgrade

Ireland Finance

MF

McCann Fitzgerald

AIFMD II Transposition: Ireland Reaches A Key Milestone

European Union Finance

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K&L Gates LLP

Ireland Implements AIFMD II And UCITS VI

Ireland Finance

AC

Arthur Cox

Irish AIFMD II Legislation Published

Ireland Finance

WF

William Fry

Amended Rules For Irish AIFs And UCITS; AIFMD 2.0 Transposed In Ireland

Ireland Finance

M

Matheson

Funds Focus - May 26

Ireland Finance

WF

William Fry

FIG Top 5 At 5 – 30/04/2026

Ireland Finance

M

Matheson

Irish Quarterly Legal And Regulatory Report: January - March 2026

Ireland Wealth Mgt

W

Walkers

EU CryptoReg Roundup: April 2026

European Union Finance

W

Walkers

PSD3/PSR: Final Compromise Texts Are Published

Ireland Finance

WF

William Fry

PSD3 And PSR: Final Compromise Texts Published

Ireland Finance

AC

Arthur Cox

FIG Top 5 At 5 – 23/04/2026

Ireland Finance

M

Matheson

Central Bank Of Ireland Removes Prohibition On Irish Funds Guaranteeing Third-parties

Ireland Finance

M

Matheson

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