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Legal News – May 26
This monthly legal update examines critical developments across pension scheme compliance, artificial intelligence governance, ESG fund marketing regulations, environmental law precedents, payment services legislation, and defined benefit pension surplus management. Each article addresses pressing regulatory challenges and strategic considerations for legal practitioners and corporate decision-makers navigating Ireland's evolving legal landscape.
Ireland Employment
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William Fry
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FIG Top 5 At 5 – 23/04/2026
The Irish Government has published its Summer 2026 legislative programme, outlining 38 priority bills for financial services regulation including NAMA dissolution, IMF contributions, and anti-money laundering reforms. Meanwhile, European regulators advance critical frameworks through AMLA's business-wide risk assessment guidelines, EIOPA's proportional reinsurance guidance, and the official publication of the EU's crisis management and deposit insurance legislative package.
Ireland Finance
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Matheson
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Central Bank Of Ireland Removes Prohibition On Irish Funds Guaranteeing Third-parties
Ireland's position as a leading fund domicile faces new regulatory developments as the Central Bank of Ireland modifies its approach to fund guarantees, while recent court decisions highlight the growing importance of EU Charter protections in Irish tax disputes. These changes have significant implications for private capital sponsors utilizing Irish fund structures and for taxpayers navigating Revenue challenges.
Ireland Finance
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Matheson
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William Fry Advises Department Of Finance On Sale Of PTSB
The Irish State is poised to exit its final banking shareholding after 17 years, as BAWAG PSK moves to acquire Permanent TSB Group Holdings plc in a €1.6 billion transaction. William Fry, which has guided the Department of Finance through the privatization of Ireland's banking sector since 2015, is once again advising on this landmark deal that will generate approximately €931 million in proceeds for the State.
Ireland Finance
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William Fry
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