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Central Bank Publishes First Intermediary Newsletter Of 2026
The Central Bank of Ireland has published its first Investment Firm and Intermediary Newsletter for 2026, revealing critical regulatory updates and supervisory priorities for Irish (re)insurance intermediaries. The newsletter addresses sector mapping initiatives, commission disclosure practices, complaints handling procedures, and significant changes to intermediary authorisation requirements that firms must navigate.
Ireland Insurance
WF
William Fry
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Fitness & Probity Review: Central Bank Implements Enria Recommendations
The Central Bank of Ireland has completed implementation of all twelve recommendations from Andrea Enria's independent review of the Fitness and Probity approval process, following a 2024 IFSAT finding. These reforms introduce significant structural changes including a new F&P Unit, enhanced guidance materials, and improved transparency measures designed to strengthen fairness and efficiency in regulatory assessments of senior financial services appointments.
Ireland Finance
WF
William Fry
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UPC: Security For Costs Not Required Where Claimant Is Backed By Appropriate Litigation Insurance
The UPC Court of Appeal has overturned a €2 million security for costs order, finding that a claimant's litigation insurance with anti-avoidance endorsement provides sufficient protection against unenforceability of adverse costs orders. This landmark decision addresses whether appropriate litigation insurance can substitute for traditional security mechanisms and signals that courts must properly consider such policies when assessing security applications.
Germany Litigation
MC
Marks & Clerk
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