Emmet Quish

Dec 24, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Emmet Quish

On 13 December 2024, ESMA published three new questions and answers ("Q&As") which provide welcome clarification on the application of some key elements of its Guidelines on funds' names using ESG or sustainability-related terms (the "Guidelines").

Dec 19, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Emmet Quish

Key Takeaways On 12 December 2024, ESMA published its consultation paper containing draft regulatory technical standards ("RTS") pursuant to Directive (EU) 2024/927 ("AIFMD II") on requirements with which loan-originating AIFs ("LOAIFs") shall comply in order to maintain an open-ended structure. Our briefing highlights key proposals of interest to managers and funds pursuing loan origination strategies, including sound liquidity management, stress testing and liquid asset requirements.

Jun 2, 2023 | jdsupra.com | Doireann O'Daly |Emmet Quish |Helen McCormack

Introduction - The Central Bank (Individual Accountability Framework) Act 2023 (the “Act”) was signed into law on 9 March 2023. The Act amends several existing pieces of legislation2 and is amongst the most significant pieces of legislation impacting the powers of the Central Bank of Ireland (“Central Bank”) in recent years. The key objectives of the Act are to improve the management of risk in regulated financial service providers and outcomes for consumers.