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May 16, 2024 | 
mondaq.com | David Naughton |David Williams |Mina Dawood
Introduction – Why Ireland?
Ireland is one of the leading jurisdictions of choice in the EU
for the establishment of special purpose vehicles (SPVs) that are
used in securitisation and structured finance transactions
including, for example, asset-backed securities, collateralised
loan obligations, mortgage-backed securities and life insurance
settlements programmes.
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May 15, 2024 | 
mondaq.com | Byrne Wallace |David Naughton |Mina Dawood
On 9 April, the Central Bank of Ireland published updated
authorisation expectations for firms that are seeking authorisation
as a Payment Institution (PI) or Electronic Money Institution
(EMI), or registration as an Account Information Service Provider
(AISP).
The Central Bank highlights that the authorisation and
supervision of firms operating in the PI and EMI sector is an
important and growing part of its mandate.
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May 15, 2024 | mondaq.com | Byrne Wallace |David Naughton |Mina Dawood
On 9 April, the Central Bank of Ireland published updated
authorisation expectations for firms that are seeking authorisation
as a Payment Institution (PI) or Electronic Money Institution
(EMI), or registration as an Account Information Service Provider
(AISP).
The Central Bank highlights that the authorisation and
supervision of firms operating in the PI and EMI sector is an
important and growing part of its mandate.
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Apr 23, 2024 | 
lexology.com | Mina Dawood |David Naughton
Introduction – Why Ireland? Ireland is one of the leading jurisdictions of choice in the EU for the establishment of special purpose vehicles (SPVs) that are used in securitisation and structured finance transactions including, for example, asset-backed securities, collateralised loan obligations, mortgage-backed securities and life insurance settlements programmes.
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Nov 9, 2023 | 
lexology.com | David Naughton |David Williams |Katrina Smyth |Narita Woods |Mina Dawood
Tackling greenwashing is one of the key priorities in ESMA’s Strategy on Sustainable Finance. Assessing how investment funds promote themselves (through their names and ocumentation) and investigating whether issuers benefit from an ESG pricing effect are important first steps in detecting and monitoring greenwashing in the EU funds industry, according to ESMA.
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Aug 29, 2023 | 
concrete.org | Ben Wang |Abdeldjelil Belarbi |Mina Dawood
Title:
Corrosion Behavior of Conventional and Corrosion-Resistant Steel Reinforcements in High-Performance and Ultra-High-Performance Concrete
Author(s):
Publication:
Materials Journal
Volume:
120
Issue:
6
Appears on pages(s):
141-152
Keywords:
corrosion; high-performance concrete (HPC); mass loss; steel reinforcement; ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC)
DOI:
10.14359/51739153
Date:
Abstract:
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Jul 31, 2023 | 
lexology.com | David Naughton |David Williams |Katrina Smyth |Narita Woods |Mina Dawood
The Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA) entered into force in June 2023. It creates a common set of rules applicable to issuers and offerors of crypto-assets as well as those looking to engage in the provision of regulated crypto-asset services in the EU (such as crypto-exchanges).
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Jun 14, 2023 | 
lexology.com | David Naughton |David Williams |Katrina Smyth |Narita Woods |Mina Dawood
A Retail Investment Package was adopted by the European Commission on 24 May 2023, which focuses on investor protection. It is hoped that the Package will empower retail investors (or consumer investors) to invest with confidence in EU capital markets. The Package includes proposals for wide-ranging changes to a number of EU Directives with a particular focus on value for money and inducements.
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Apr 27, 2023 | 
lexology.com | David Naughton |David Williams |Katrina Smyth |Narita Woods |Mina Dawood
ESMA recently published updated versions of four Q&As.The updated Q&As relate to the following areas:Application of the AIFMD. The European crowdfunding service providers for business Regulation. Application of the EuSEF and EuVECA Regulations. Implementation of the Regulation (EU) No 909/2014 on improving securities settlement in the EU and on central securities depositories.
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Apr 6, 2023 | 
lexology.com | David Naughton |Mina Dawood
On 4 April 2023, the Central Bank of Ireland published the 47th Edition of the AIFMD Q&A (the Q&A) clarifying investment limits for qualifying investor alternative investment funds (QIAIFs) holding indirect exposure to digital assets.
