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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 has lifted its data centre connection moratorium and introduced a demanding new framework requiring developers to provide their own generation capacity, source 80% of electricity from new Irish renewables within six years, and meet strict grid stability requirements. The policy creates significant opportunities for developers who can navigate the complex intersection of grid connection, planning permission, and renewable energy procurement, though a pending legal challenge adds uncertainty to the la

The Central Bank of Ireland has launched a consultation proposing enhanced liquidity requirements for money market funds, including increased weekly liquid asset levels above current regulatory minimums. This joint initiative with French and Luxembourg regulators aims to strengthen MMF resilience and introduces new supervisory engagement frameworks when funds fall below proposed thresholds.