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MAR Update: New Simplified Insider List Templates Now In Force
The European Commission has introduced revised implementing technical standards for insider list formats under the Market Abuse Regulation, significantly reducing administrative burdens by removing several personal data fields and extending simplified formats to all issuers. These changes, which entered into force on 5 July 2026, require issuers to update their insider list templates while maintaining core compliance obligations for tracking individuals with access to inside information.
Malta Commercial
CP
Camilleri Preziosi Advocates
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Fund Management Company Delegation: Action Required
The Central Bank of Ireland has completed its comprehensive review of delegation practices across the Irish funds sector, examining how fund management companies oversee delegated activities while maintaining regulatory compliance. Through detailed surveys and onsite inspections, the regulator assessed governance frameworks, risk management controls, and data capabilities, identifying both strengths and areas requiring immediate improvement by year-end 2026.
Ireland Finance
WF
William Fry
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ESMA’s Supervisory Expectations For Investment Firms And Credit Institutions In The Context Of Triangular Passporting
The European Securities and Markets Authority has issued new supervisory guidance on triangular passporting under MiFID II, addressing how authorized entities can use branches or tied agents in one host Member State to provide investment services in another. This briefing establishes principles to prevent regulatory arbitrage while clarifying supervisory responsibilities among national competent authorities across multiple jurisdictions.
Luxembourg Finance
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CMS Luxembourg
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A Deep Dive Into The Regulation Of Artificial Intelligence Bill 2026
The Irish Government has published the Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Bill 2026, establishing a comprehensive framework for supervising and enforcing the EU AI Act in Ireland. This legislation creates the AI Office of Ireland as an independent statutory body to coordinate AI regulation, introduces a distributed oversight model involving multiple sectoral authorities, and provides detailed procedures for adjudication and administrative sanctions. The Bill addresses critical questions about how Ireland
Ireland Commercial
M
Matheson
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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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What Is A Company Secretary In Cyprus, And Why Is It Important?
Cyprus company law mandates the appointment of a company secretary for every incorporated entity, yet many international clients underestimate this role's significance in maintaining statutory compliance and corporate governance. Understanding the legal requirements, core responsibilities, and practical implications of this position is essential for proper company administration and avoiding common compliance pitfalls.
Cyprus Commercial
MC
Michael Chambers & Co. LLC
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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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Liability Risks Arising From De Facto Management
In small family businesses and medium-sized enterprises, individuals who assume management functions without formal appointment face significant legal exposure as "de facto managing directors." This risk becomes particularly acute during corporate crises when shareholders take operational control or when financing banks deploy representatives with extensive decision-making authority. German courts have developed comprehensive case law establishing that such individuals bear the same duties and liabilities a
Germany Commercial
MB
Mayer Brown
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ESMA Launches EU-wide Review Of Risk Management Function At UCITS Management Companies And AIFMs
The European Securities and Markets Authority has launched a comprehensive supervisory review examining how UCITS management companies and alternative investment fund managers structure and operate their risk management functions. This Common Supervisory Action will assess governance arrangements, risk identification processes, and reporting mechanisms across EU member states through 2027, with findings expected to shape future regulatory expectations for fund management oversight.
Ireland Finance
AC
Arthur Cox
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Would Your Firm Pass A CySEC DORA Inspection Today?
Cyprus financial services firms face a new era of digital operational resilience supervision as CySEC shifts focus from policy preparation to practical implementation, evidence-based governance, and third-party ICT oversight under DORA. Recent circulars C751 and C784 make clear that regulated entities must now demonstrate operational compliance through documented frameworks, incident readiness, and board-level accountability rather than merely maintaining policies on paper.
Cyprus Strategy
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AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC
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FIG Top 5 At 5 – 18/06/2026
The Central Bank of Ireland has released its third Authorisations and Gatekeeping Report, revealing significant improvements in processing times and transparency across all financial sectors. With 63 banks participating in the 2027 EU-wide stress test and new climate risk integration, regulatory frameworks are evolving rapidly. How are these changes reshaping the landscape for financial institutions seeking authorisation and maintaining compliance in an increasingly complex regulatory environment?
Ireland Finance
M
Matheson
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