European Union: Finance and Banking

The EU's Capital Requirements Directive VI introduces Article 21c, fundamentally reshaping cross-border lending by non-EU banks to EU borrowers. With Ireland's grandfathering deadline of 11 July 2026 rapidly approaching...

The most common category of Irish Fund subject to the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (“AIFMD”), and the fund most used by private capital sponsors, is the Qualifying Investor Alternative Investment Fund (“QIAIF”). A QIAIF is subject to the Central Bank of Ireland’s (“CBI”) AIF Rulebook.

Ireland's updated AIF Rulebook now allows Qualifying Investor Alternative Investment Funds (QIAIFs) to guarantee third-party obligations, fundamentally changing how fund finance structures operate.

Private equity execution has evolved beyond traditional buyout models, requiring sophisticated deal structures, flexible financing arrangements, and comprehensive due diligence across ESG, cybersecurity, and geopolitical risks. Success now depends on navigating complexity through adaptive strategies, cross-border expertise, and the ability to maintain momentum when conventional approaches no longer suffice.

In the Booking.com case, a court ruling is up for review by the Supreme Court for the second time.

Security buybacks are becoming increasingly popular by issuers of both equity and debt securities. Internationally, S&P 500 companies share buybacks amounted to nearly $1 trillion in 2024...

This April 2026 edition of The CLOser newsletter provides comprehensive insights into the collateralized loan obligation market, featuring US and European market reviews, global listing updates...

The European ETF market has grown significantly, with over $2 trillion in ETFs domiciled in Ireland alone. However, launching ETFs across Europe involves navigating a complex landscape of regulators, exchanges...

Progress made on the Level 2 measures required to fully implement the EU Listing Act package but some key measures have not yet been published.

The European Single Access Point (ESAP) Regulation introduces new procedural obligations for issuers of securities in Ireland, requiring parallel submission of prospectus, transparency, and market abuse information...

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Comprehensive Overview of the Key Economic Trends and Developments Reported Across Cyprus This Week