Individual Accountability Framework Standards and Guidance Published

Following a three month consultation process, the Central Bank of Ireland has published a Feedback Statement and issued Regulations and Guidance to firms on the Individual Accountability Framework (IAF).

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A macroprudential policy framework for investment funds

The Central Bank of Ireland has invited feedback from stakeholders after publishing a discussion paper on an approach to developing a macroprudential policy framework for investment funds.

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Central Bank launches Consultation Paper seeking views on enhanced enforcement process

Central Bank launches CP 154 seeking views on enhanced enforcement process

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New Fitness & Probity application process, effective 24 April 2023

The process for submission of applications to become a holder of a PCF role is changing with effect from 24 April 2023.

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CP 153 - Enhanced governance,  performance and accountability in financial services

The regulatory consultation on the draft IAF/SEAR regulations and guidance has been published, and is referred to as “CP 153 - Enhanced governance, performance and accountability in financial services”.

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SFDR RTS - Nuclear and Gas disclosures !

Process to update UCITS and AIF pre-contractual documents arising from the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/363 which incorporates nuclear and gas disclosures into the SFDR RTS

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‘Dear CEO’ letter to all regulated firms, reconfirming the Regulator’s 2023 priorities

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Thematic review of fund management companies’ governance, management and effectiveness

Remarks about CP86 by CBI’s Director of Securities and Markets Supervision

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SFDR Level 2 Deadline - Process Clarifications - File no later than 1 December 2022

To facilitate an orderly implementation of SFDR Level 2, the Central Bank of Ireland has established a streamlined filing process for pre-contractual document updates based on the SFDR Level 2 requirements, under which both UCITS management companies and AIFMs (‘Managers’) will be required to certify compliance with the requirements via an attestation.

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Publications related to Sustainable Finance implementation and timeline

ESMA updates useful infographic on the timelines under SFDR, TR, CSRD, MiFID, IDD, UCITS and AIFMD.

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