Our first newsletter provides an overview of recent developments in the financial services sector. Key highlights include proposed revisions to the Consumer Protection Code aimed at strengthening consumer rights. The newsletter also covers the prominent introduction of the new Market in Crypto Asset Regulation (MiCAR).
The Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) has intensified its scrutiny of Payments Institutions and Electronic Money Institutions, acknowledging their rapid growth and associated risks. In banking, we discuss the EU’s integration of Basel III via the Capital Requirements Directive (CRD VI) and Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR 3), though the implementation of the Fundamental Review of the Trading Book (FRTB) has been delayed until January 2026. We also review the CBI's new measures addressing risks from the UK Gilt crises and their implications for GBP LDI investment funds.
In the insurance sector, EIOPA’s final report on greenwashing highlights the need for greater transparency and offers recommendations for the non-life and intermediary sectors. Retail Credit firms have been directed to end Discretionary Commission Arrangements through a ‘Dear CEO’ letter. Additionally, we celebrate the 10th anniversary of MiFID II, reflecting on its significant influence on financial markets over the past decade.
In this article we delve into the latest RTS and ITS, focusing on the information required for applications to offer ARTs to the public and seek their admission to trading. It also examines the draft ITS on standard forms, templates, and procedures for the application process.
The Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) has recently updated its guidance on completing and submitting (Re)Insurance Authorisation applications, along with the accompanying checklist for applicants under the European Union (Insurance and Reinsurance) Regulations 2015. Any insurance or reinsurance undertaking seeking authorisation must adhere to this updated guidance, although the guidelines for Third Country...
The European Banking Authority (EBA) and European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) have issued a discussion paper examining the potential review of the Investment Firms Regulation (IFR) and Investment Firms Directive (IFD), which sets capital and risk management requirements for investment firms in the European Union.
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