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SFDR 2.0 Trialogue Negotiations: Key Areas Of Focus For Fund Managers
The European Commission's proposed overhaul of the SFDR regime is entering crucial trialogue negotiations, with the Irish Presidency aiming to reach agreement by year-end. While the Council and Parliament have aligned on key issues like professional investor opt-outs, significant divergences remain on exclusion criteria for Transition funds, PAI reporting requirements, and engagement strategy disclosures that will shape the future of sustainable finance regulation.
European Union Finance
DE
Dillon Eustace
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New Rules On Green Claims To Take Effect In Ireland – What Do Businesses Need To Know?
From September 2026, businesses making environmental claims in Ireland will face heightened regulatory scrutiny under new EU-transposed legislation designed to combat greenwashing. The regulations introduce specific offences for misleading sustainability claims and grant the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission expanded enforcement powers, including criminal penalties of up to EUR100,000 and imprisonment for non-compliance.
Ireland Consumer
DLA Piper
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This Week’s Edition Of The FIG Top 5 At 5
The Central Bank of Ireland resumes domestic collection of outsourcing registers in February 2027 after a two-year pause, while publishing findings from its thematic assessment of fitness and probity frameworks in MiFID investment firms. New regulatory developments include the commencement of 'Right to be Forgotten' insurance legislation, EBA consultation on operational risk management standards, and EIOPA's technical advice on harmonizing insurance guarantee schemes across the EU.
European Union Finance
M
Matheson
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The Green Transition Directive: Financial Services Impact
The European Union's Green Transition Directive introduces sweeping changes to consumer protection law, targeting misleading environmental claims and sustainability labels across all sectors. Ireland's implementing regulations, effective September 2026, will prohibit generic green claims, require detailed verification of environmental promises, and ban sustainability labels lacking proper certification. Financial services firms must now navigate expanded rules on misleading practices, particularly regarding
Ireland Consumer
AC
Arthur Cox
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New EU Public Procurement Regime: Legislative Process Begins
The European Commission has proposed a comprehensive overhaul of EU public procurement law through a single, directly applicable Regulation that would replace existing Directives. This fundamental reform introduces mandatory quality-weighted award criteria, liberalised negotiation procedures, and entirely new frameworks for security considerations and European preference in public contracting.
European Union Government
AC
Arthur Cox
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RTB Enforcement Powers Expanded: What Residential Landlords, PRS And BTR Operators Need To Know
Ireland's residential rental sector has undergone significant transformation with the enactment of two major pieces of legislation in 2026. The Housing and Residential Tenancies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2026 introduces substantial changes to compliance requirements, enforcement mechanisms, and dispute resolution processes that landlords and property managers must navigate. These reforms include new fixed payment notice regimes, extended timeframes for RTB proceedings, increased penalties, and stricter
Ireland Real Estate
AC
Arthur Cox
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Alternative Investment Funds
Ireland offers a sophisticated regulatory framework for Alternative Investment Funds, with structures ranging from ICAVs and Investment Limited Partnerships to Unit Trusts and Common Contractual Funds. The jurisdiction provides flexible options for both retail and institutional investors, with distinct regulatory pathways for RIAIFs, QIAIFs, and ELTIFs, each designed to accommodate different investment strategies and liquidity profiles while maintaining robust investor protections.
Ireland Finance
KG
K&L Gates LLP
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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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Discrimination, The Uninvited Cousin: Excluding Or Limiting Applications From Candidates Who Require An Employment Permit In Ireland
Employment law and immigration law intersect with discrimination protections in complex ways, particularly around right to work requirements and recruitment policies. This article examines how Irish employers can navigate these overlapping legal frameworks while managing the practical challenges of hiring non-EEA nationals who require employment permits.
Ireland Employment
LS
Lewis Silkin
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NCSC Guidance On Cyber Governance: What Management Boards Of NIS2 Entities Need To Know
Ireland's National Cyber Security Centre has issued comprehensive guidance on NIS2 compliance, placing cybersecurity firmly in the boardroom. With potential fines reaching €10 million or 2% of global turnover for essential entities, management boards must now actively oversee cyber risk strategies, incident response capabilities, and supply chain vulnerabilities. The guidance provides a structured framework for organisations to assess their readiness before the National Cyber Security Bill takes effec
Ireland Media & IT
AC
Arthur Cox
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CJEU Clarifies The Limits Of The Hosting Safe Harbour For Online Platforms
The Court of Justice of the European Union has delivered landmark judgments that fundamentally reshape how online platforms can claim immunity from liability for user-generated content. These decisions establish that algorithmic content distribution and commercial partnerships with creators may strip platforms of their safe harbour protections, forcing a reassessment of how social media companies, video-sharing services, and digital marketplaces structure their operations and revenue models.
Ireland Technology
M
Matheson
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