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Changes To MiFID Order Execution Policies
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/825 introduces sweeping changes to MiFID order execution requirements, shifting from public disclosure to robust internal governance. Investment firms face enhanced obligations around execution venue selection, continuous quality monitoring using objective market data, and comprehensive documentation of routing decisions. How will firms adapt their execution frameworks to meet these data-driven standards by the February 2028 deadline?
Ireland Finance
DE
Dillon Eustace
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Fitness And Probity In Focus: Central Bank Sets Out Expectations For MiFID Firms
The Central Bank of Ireland has published its assessment of how MiFID investment firms implement the Fitness and Probity regime, revealing significant gaps in due diligence processes and documentation practices. While many firms demonstrated strong policies, a notable cohort failed to effectively apply requirements in practice, particularly around onboarding and annual certification. The assessment provides clear expectations for firms to strengthen their governance frameworks and embed the Individual Accou
Ireland Finance
AC
Arthur Cox
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Changes To MiFID Order Execution Policies
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/825 introduces sweeping changes to MiFID order execution requirements, shifting from public disclosure to robust internal governance. Investment firms face enhanced obligations around execution venue selection, continuous quality monitoring using objective market data, and comprehensive documentation of routing decisions. How will firms adapt their execution frameworks to meet these data-driven standards by the February 2028 deadline?
Ireland Finance
DE
Dillon Eustace
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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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Ireland For Finance 2030: Sector Priorities For Aviation, Insurance, Banking And Structured Finance
Ireland launches its ambitious 2026-2030 financial services strategy, outlining 31 key actions and 36 performance indicators designed to strengthen the country's position as a global international financial services centre. The strategy focuses on maintaining competitiveness, scaling capacity, leveraging digital transformation, and developing stronger links with domestic businesses across aviation finance, insurance, banking, and capital markets sectors.
Ireland Finance
AC
Arthur Cox
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Ireland’s Presidency Of The EU Council: Asset Management Priorities
Ireland's EU Council Presidency from July to December 2026 will focus on advancing critical financial services legislation affecting the Irish funds industry. Key priorities include finalizing the Markets Integration and Supervision Package, negotiating SFDR 2.0 reforms, and reforming the EU securitisation framework, with significant implications for fund management companies and their operational frameworks.
Ireland Finance
DE
Dillon Eustace
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EMIR 3.0 Directive: Counterparty And Concentration Risks In Focus
The European Union's EMIR 3.0 framework introduces significant changes to counterparty risk management and central clearing requirements. How will these amendments to the UCITS Directive, CRD IV, and Investment Firms Directive reshape derivative transaction risk limits and CCP concentration risk monitoring? What specific obligations now face credit institutions, investment firms, and competent authorities under this new regulatory regime?
Ireland Finance
AC
Arthur Cox
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