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Further Amendments Made To Central Bank Of Ireland's Pre-Approval Controlled Functions List

On 10 February 2026, the Central Bank Reform Act 2010 (Sections 20 and 22) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 (the "Regulations") came into operation, creating a new list of pre-approval controlled function ("PCF") roles.

Ireland Finance

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McCann Fitzgerald

Updated Central Bank PCF List With Head Of Safeguarding Roles Included

On 29 January 2026, the Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland (Central Bank) signed the Central Bank Reform Act 2010 (Sections 20 and 22) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 (PCF Regulations) (see here)...

Ireland Finance

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William Fry

MiCAR/PSD2 Interplay: EBA Opinion On The No Action Transition Period End

The transition period ends on 2 March 2026 and the recent EBA opinion may be relevant to crypto asset service providers...

Ireland Finance

WF

William Fry

EU CryptoReg Roundup: January 2026

Welcome to our EU crypto update - a roundup of key Irish and EU legislative and regulatory developments shaping the crypto-asset sector.

Ireland Technology

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Walkers

EU CryptoReg Roundup: December 2025

Ireland Technology

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Walkers

What's Another Year 2026 - Finance

Ireland Finance

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Arthur Cox

Trump Administration Issues Executive Order On Federal AI Policy Framework And State Law Pre-emption

Ireland Technology

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William Fry

The Central Bank Issues Dear CEO Letter On Electronic Money Definition

Ireland Technology

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William Fry

FIG Top 5 At 5 – 11/12/2025

Ireland Finance

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Matheson

EU CryptoReg Roundup: November 2025

European Union Technology

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Walkers

European Commission Adopts Significant Capital Market Integration And Supervisory Convergence Package

European Union Technology

WF

William Fry

Horizon Scanner Finance December 2025 - European Developments

Ireland Technology

AC

Arthur Cox

The European Union's 19th Sanctions Package Against Russia – Key Takeaways

Worldwide Finance

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Matheson

EU CryptoReg Roundup: October 2025

European Union Technology

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Walkers

A Deep Dive Into The EU Platform Work Directive

Ireland Employment

AC

Arthur Cox

What's Another Year 2026 - Finance

Ireland Finance

AC

Arthur Cox

European Commission Publishes Consultation On Reform Of Venture And Growth Capital Funds

Ireland Finance

DE

Dillon Eustace

MiFID Monitor Q4 2025

Ireland Finance

DE

Dillon Eustace

What's Happening In Employment Law In Ireland In 2026?

Ireland Employment

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Lewis Silkin

FIG Top 5 At 5 - 23/10/2025

On 21 October 2025, the European Commission ("Commission") published its work programme, ("Programme") for 2026.

Ireland Finance

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Matheson

The Digital Euro Project Moves To The Next Phase

On 30 October 2025, the Governing Council of the European Central Bank (ECB) announced its decision to move to the next phase of the digital euro project.

Ireland Finance

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William Fry

EU CryptoReg Roundup: September 2025

This update is brought to you by our Regulatory & Risk Advisory practice group in Ireland.

European Union Technology

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Walkers

What Is Fund Tokenization? (Video)

Hear from Hannah Fenlon, Partner in our Asset Management and Investment Funds Group, as she outlines some of the benefits fund tokenization can offer managers and how well Ireland is positioned to support fund tokenization.

Ireland Finance

DE

Dillon Eustace

ESMA Issues New Rules For Non-EU Crypto Firms Engaging EU Clients

Ireland Technology

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Maples Group

Central Bank Payments Innovation Sandbox Programme – A Call For Applicants

Ireland Finance

WF

William Fry

Insurance Quarterly Legal And Regulatory Update: 1 October 2024 – 31 December 2024

Ireland Insurance

DE

Dillon Eustace

AI And Funds Tokenization: The Regulatory Experiences In Ireland To Date

Ireland Finance

DE

Dillon Eustace

Insurance Quarterly Legal And Regulatory Update: 1 January 2025 – 31 March 2025

Ireland Insurance

DE

Dillon Eustace

FIG Top 5 At 5 - 21/08/2025

Ireland Finance

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Matheson

Private Equity Fund - ILP Typical Irish Structure

Ireland Commercial

AC

Arthur Cox

The EU's Crypto Regulation MiCA Is Now Fully Applicable

Ireland Technology

W

Walkers

EU CryptoReg Roundup: August 2025

European Union Technology

W

Walkers

MiCAR Title II White Paper Notifications – Overview And Process In Ireland

Ireland Technology

W

Walkers

Private Equity Fund - ILP Typical Irish Structure

ILP: the ILP is a regulated limited partnership structure used as a structuring solution for private equity strategies and an alternative to the Luxembourg SCSp

Ireland Commercial

AC

Arthur Cox

The EU's Crypto Regulation MiCA Is Now Fully Applicable

On 30 December 2024 the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation ("MiCA") became applicable to crypto-asset service providers ("CASPs") as well as offerors and persons...

Ireland Technology

W

Walkers

EU CryptoReg Roundup: August 2025

Welcome to our EU crypto update - a roundup of key Irish and EU legislative and regulatory developments shaping the crypto-asset sector.

European Union Technology

W

Walkers

MiCAR Title II White Paper Notifications – Overview And Process In Ireland

Since 30 December 2024, the EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) white paper requirements for crypto-assets, other than asset-referenced tokens and e-money tokens, have become applicable across the EU.

Ireland Technology

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Walkers

What's New In The Central Bank's 2025 Operational Resilience Guidance?

Ireland Finance

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William Fry

FIG Top 5 At 5 - 10/07/2025

On 2 July 2025, the Central Bank of Ireland ("Central Bank") published a settlement notice ("Settlement Notice") in respect of Swilly Mulroy Credit Union ("Swilly Mulroy") for breaches of the Criminal Justice...

Ireland Finance

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Matheson

ESMA Advice On The Review Of The UCITS Eligible Assets Directive

On 26 June 2025, ESMA published its final report providing technical advice to the European Commission (the Commission) on the review of the Commission Directive 2007/16/EC on UCITS...

Ireland Wealth Mgt

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Walkers

FIG Top 5 At 5 - 03/07/2025

Between 27 and 30 June 2025, the Central Bank of Ireland ("Central Bank") updated various guidance documents / FAQs, as follows...

Ireland Finance

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Matheson

EU CryptoReg Roundup: June 2025

Welcome to our EU crypto update - a roundup of key Irish and EU legislative and regulatory developments shaping the crypto-assets sector.

European Union Technology

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Walkers

Europe: ESMA Issues Technical Advice To The Commission For Its Review Of The UCITS Eligible Assets Directive (EAD)

Ireland Technology

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K&L Gates LLP

Ireland And Hong Kong Launch Mutual Recognition Of Funds Regime

Worldwide Finance

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Maples Group

Central Bank Of Ireland's Authorisations Report (Second Edition): Key Updates For Applicants

Ireland Finance

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McCann Fitzgerald

Revised Consumer Protection Code Series - Impact On Fintechs (Podcast)

Ireland Technology

M

Matheson

EBA No Action Letter - Opinion On The Interplay Between PSD2 And MiCAR

Ireland Technology

WF

William Fry

EDPB Guidelines Raise Questions On How GDPR Interacts With Blockchain

Ireland Technology

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William Fry

FIG Top 5 At 5 - 29/05/2025

Ireland Finance

M

Matheson

Personal Data On The Chain: EDPB Guidelines For Blockchain Technologies

Ireland Privacy

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Arthur Cox

FIG Top 5 At 5 - 15/05/2025

Ireland Finance

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Matheson

Considering Using Blockchain With Personal Data? The EDPB Has Provided Guidance, Open For Public Consultation Until 9 June 2025

Ireland Technology

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McCann Fitzgerald

FIG Top 5 At 5 - 01/05/2025

Ireland Finance

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Matheson

Looking Ahead: European Developments - Horizon Scanner: Finance, May 2025

Ireland Finance

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Arthur Cox

FIG Top 5 At 5 - 10/04/2025

Ireland Finance

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Matheson

FIG Top 5 At 5 - 03/04/2025

Ireland Technology

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Matheson

FIG Top 5 At 5 - 20/03/2025

Ireland Finance

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Matheson

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