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European Commission Launches MiCAR Review

The European Commission has launched a targeted consultation on the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR), examining whether the EU's crypto-asset framework remains fit for purpose amid accelerating institutional adoption...

Ireland Finance

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William Fry

Horizon Scanner Finance June 2026 - Irish Developments

On 5 March 2026, the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) published a Discussion Paper (DP12) (PDF 1.4 MB) examining the use of DLT and tokenisation within Irish and European financial services, with a particular focus on investment funds, including money market funds and exchange-traded funds.

Ireland Finance

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Arthur Cox

FIG Top 5 At 5 – 28/05/2026

The Central Bank of Ireland's latest Financial Stability Review examines intensifying global risks facing the domestic financial system, with particular focus on AI financing developments and their potential market implications. Governor Makhlouf highlights elevated vulnerabilities from Middle East energy supply shocks, AI-related stock valuations, and evolving cybersecurity threats, while emphasizing the accumulated resilience in Ireland's financial system through strong capital buffers and prudent lending

Ireland Finance

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Matheson

European Commission Launches Targeted Consultation On The Review Of MiCA

On 20 May 2026, the European Commission published a targeted consultation on the review of Regulation (“EU”) 2023/1114 on Markets in Crypto-Assets (“MiCA”).

Ireland Finance

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Maples Group

FIG Top 5 At 5 – 21/05/2026

Worldwide Finance

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Matheson

Ireland As A Location For Payment Institutions 2026

Ireland Finance

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McCann Fitzgerald

Investment Funds Newsletter - May 2026

Ireland Finance

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Matheson

FIG Top 5 At 5 – 14/05/2026

Ireland Finance

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Matheson

Horizon scanner Finance May 2026 - Thought Leadership

Ireland Finance

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Arthur Cox

EU CryptoReg Roundup: April 2026

European Union Finance

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Walkers

Crypto-Asset Knowledge And Competence Requirements: Central Bank Of Ireland Confirms Integration Into The Irish Supervisory Framework

Ireland Technology

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Arthur Cox

FIG Top 5 At 5 – 09/04/2026

Ireland Finance

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Matheson

FIG Top 5 At 5 – 09/04/2026

Ireland Technology

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Matheson

In Focus: CASP Authorisation And Competency Requirements

Ireland Technology

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Maples Group

Horizon Scanner: Energy Planning Infrastructure And Construction May 2026 - Digital Infrastructure

Ireland Technology

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Arthur Cox

Legal News – May 26

Ireland Employment

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William Fry

Irish Revenue Commissioners Annual Report 2025: Key Insights For MNEs

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Matheson

One Rulebook For 27 Markets: EU Inc And The Future Of European Company Law (Podcast)

Ireland Commercial

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Matheson

Supreme Court On Attachment Before Judgment: Third-Party Rights Protected (Video)

Ireland Litigation

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IndiaLaw LLP

CBI Unveils Its Regulatory And Supervisory Outlook For 2026

On 26 February 2026, the Central Bank of Ireland (the "CBI") unveiled its Regulatory and Supervisory Outlook Report for 2026 (the "Report"), focusing on ensuring the resilience...

Ireland Finance

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McCann Fitzgerald

EU CryptoReg Roundup: March 2026

This comprehensive update examines the rapidly evolving regulatory landscape for crypto-asset service providers in Ireland and the EU, covering Central Bank of Ireland's alignment with MiCAR requirements, the European Commission's EU Inc proposal for tokenised shares, and the Eurosystem's ambitious roadmap for wholesale DLT infrastructure. How are these interconnected developments reshaping the framework for digital assets and tokenisation across European financial markets?

European Union Technology

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Walkers

Tokenised Funds: Key Takeaways From The Central Bank's DLT Discussion Paper

The Central Bank of Ireland (the "Central Bank") has published Discussion Paper 12 on Distributed Ledger Technology ("DLT") and Tokenisation in Financial Services (the "Discussion Paper")...

Ireland Technology

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Maples Group

EU CryptoReg Roundup: February 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

FIG Top 5 At 5 – 12/03/2026

Ireland Finance

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Matheson

Central Bank 2026 Regulatory And Supervisory Outlook – MiFID Investment Firms

Ireland Finance

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William Fry

Central Bank 2026 Regulatory And Supervisory Outlook – Funds

Ireland Finance

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William Fry

Central Bank 2026 Regulatory And Supervisory Outlook – Markets Sector Including Crypto And MiFID Firms

Ireland Finance

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William Fry

Central Bank 2026 Regulatory And Supervisory Outlook – Banking

Ireland Finance

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William Fry

The Digital Fund: Tokenisation On The Regulatory Agenda

Ireland Finance

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Matheson

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

Ireland Finance

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McCann Fitzgerald

Updated Central Bank PCF List With Head Of Safeguarding Roles Included

Ireland Finance

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William Fry

EDPB Publishes Its Annual Report For 2025

Worldwide Privacy

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Matheson

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

Ireland Finance

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William Fry

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

WF

William Fry

EDPB Publishes Its Annual Report For 2025

The European Data Protection Board (“EDPB”) recently published its Annual Report for 2025 (the “Report”). The Report includes an overview of the EDPB’s activities throughout 2025...

Worldwide Privacy

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Matheson

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

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William Fry

FIG Top 5 At 5 – 19/02/2026

European Union Finance

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Matheson

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

The order establishes several mechanisms through which the Administration intends to challenge, constrain, and ultimately pre-empt state AI laws that it considers...

Ireland Technology

WF

William Fry

The Central Bank Issues Dear CEO Letter On Electronic Money Definition

On 18 December 2025, the Central Bank of Ireland (Central Bank) issued a Dear CEO letter to Electronic Money Institutions (EMIs) to highlight...

Ireland Technology

WF

William Fry

FIG Top 5 At 5 – 11/12/2025

On 10 December 2025, the Central Bank of Ireland ("Central Bank") published a document entitled "Regulating & Supervising well – a more effective and efficient framework" ("Roadmap").

Ireland Finance

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Matheson

EU CryptoReg Roundup: November 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

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

M

Matheson

EU CryptoReg Roundup: October 2025

European Union Technology

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Walkers

FIG Top 5 At 5 - 23/10/2025

Ireland Finance

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Matheson

The Digital Euro Project Moves To The Next Phase

Ireland Finance

WF

William Fry

EU CryptoReg Roundup: September 2025

European Union Technology

W

Walkers

What Is Fund Tokenization? (Video)

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

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Arthur Cox

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