Senior Executive Accountability Regime (‘SEAR’) - draft legislation has been published

The draft legislation provides for the introduction of a Senior Executive Accountability Regime (‘SEAR’), which places obligations on firms and senior individuals within them to set out clearly where responsibility and decision-making lies.

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VIDEO about the Irish Funds and Asset Management Industry - Indecon Report 2021

Demonstrates the Irish Funds Industry continued growth, increased regional employment and contributions to the Irish economy, and also pointing to its crucial role in the economic recovery of Ireland.

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Regulatory focus on UCITS liquidity management

The Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) has written to UCITS management companies detailing actions required of management to critically review their liquidity risk management frameworks.

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Spring 2021 Newsletter: Irish Funds

The Spring 2021 edition of the Irish Funds Newsletter is now available with updates on a wide range of topics.

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SFDR - March 10th is not the end game

ESG & Sustainable Finance, PwC Ireland

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The EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) – preparing for compliance

The EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) will apply from 10 March 2021.

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Brexit - end of transition period

Statement by the CBI on 1st January 2021 marking the end of Brexit transition period.

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Central Bank publishes outcome of thematic review of fund management companies

The Central Bank of Ireland has published the outcome of a thematic review of the implementation of its framework for governance, management and oversight in fund management companies (FMCs).

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Hedgeweek 2020 report on the Irish Funds Industry

Topics range from ETFs to Private Equity and Private Funds

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Due diligence on-site visits by Fund Service Providers in the context of COVID-19.

On 16 June 2020, the Central Bank published a statement setting out its expectations as regards due diligence arrangements and periodic on-site visits by Fund Services Providers to outsourcing service providers and delegates in the context of COVID-19.

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