Central Bank publishes the fifth edition of its investment firms Q&A -
The Central Bank of Ireland published the fifth edition of its Investment Firms Questions and Answers (the “Q&A”) on October 8, 2018, containing an...more
New edition of UCITS and AIFMD Q&As published by the Central Bank -
The Central Bank recently published the 28th edition of AIFMD Q&A on the 2 January 2018. A number of new questions have been answered regarding the PRIIPS...more
1/30/2018
/ Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) ,
Asset Management ,
Central Bank of Ireland ,
EMIR ,
EU ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Investment Firms ,
Investment Funds ,
Ireland ,
MiFID II ,
MiFIR ,
Outsourcing ,
Packaged Retail And Insurance-Based Investment Products (PRIIPS) ,
Risk Management ,
UCITS
Central Bank Issues FAQ on Brexit -
The Central Bank has issued an FAQ document on Brexit, which provides general information to financial services firms who are considering relocating their operations from the UK to...more
8/8/2017
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Central Bank of Ireland ,
European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) ,
Investment Firms ,
Investment Funds ,
Ireland ,
MiFID II ,
Plan Administrators ,
Share Classes ,
UCITS ,
UK Brexit
CP 106: Review of Minimum Competency Code 2011 -
The Central Bank has published a Consultation Paper on the Review of the Minimum Competency Code 2011 (CP106). The proposed changes to the minimum competency standards...more
12/23/2016
/ AIF ,
Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) ,
Asset Management ,
Central Bank of Ireland ,
Competency Requirements ,
EU ,
European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) ,
Investment Firms ,
Investment Funds ,
Ireland ,
Loan Origination Funds ,
Pension Schemes
Central Bank Letter Regarding Conflict of Interest (“COI”) Risks in Investment Firms -
The Central Bank issued a letter (the “Letter”) to all investment firms providing feedback on the findings of their thematic...more
3/23/2016
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Asset Management ,
Board Meetings ,
Board of Directors ,
Capital Requirements ,
Central Bank of Ireland ,
Conflicts of Interest ,
Investment Firms ,
Investment Funds ,
Ireland ,
UCITS V
Client Monies - New Legislation Adopted and Guidance Issued -
The Central Bank of Ireland issued two sets of regulations on 30 March 2015 relating to investor monies held by third parties. These are the Client Asset...more