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May 22, 2013
A new Explanatory Document aims to give data controllers and processors a better understanding of how to properly implement Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs) that comply with EU data protection law.
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May 20, 2013
In July 2011, we reported on the finding of the High Court that the presence of pyrite in infill supplied by Irish Asphalt Limited and used in the construction of a building in Ballymun had caused significant pyrite heave to the building rendering it effectively useless. Damages as against Irish Asphalt Limited were assessed at €2.6 million.
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May 17, 2013
With the proposed Financial Transaction Tax drawing considerable criticism from many quarters, the 1 January 2014 deadline by which all 11 participating countries must agree the Directive and adopt any necessary implementing legislation, is beginning to look increasingly optimistic.
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May 17, 2013
Early this year the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") announced that the cut-off-date for FATCA registration by Financial Institutions is 25 October 2013. The IRS has indicated that an online registration portal will be accessible for registration purposes no later than 15 July 2013.
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May 17, 2013
The Regulation for European venture capital funds and Regulation for European social entrepreneurship funds will apply from 22 July 2013, coinciding with the effective date of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive.
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May 17, 2013
IOSCO has published its final Report on Principles for the Valuation of Collective Investment Schemes.
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May 17, 2013
IOSCO has published its second Consultation on Principles for Financial Markets Benchmarks.
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May 17, 2013
Mr Gareth Murphy, Director of Markets Supervision with the Central Bank of Ireland, recently addressed the Funds Congress 2013 about key changes to European financial regulation.
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May 17, 2013
IOSCO has published a consultation report in which it proposes a regulatory toolkit setting out regulatory options that IOSCO members may find useful in their regulation of retail structured products.
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May 17, 2013
There have been a number of legislative developments in the first part of 2013 that may impact on the Irish funds industry. This article outlines some of the key developments, including changes introduced in the Finance Act 2013.