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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ESMA published guidance to promote convergent supervisory action in the EU in combating Greenwashing

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Central Bank publishes updates to its Funds Authorisation processes

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CBI publication in relation to Fund Service Providers following the Russian invasion into Ukraine

The Central Bank of Ireland has issued an industry communication in relation to Fund Service Providers effectively managing risks due to the Russian invasion into Ukraine.

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Common Supervisory Action by ESMA on the valuation of UCITS and open-ended AIFs

ESMA is launching a Common Supervisory Action (CSA) on the valuation of UCITS and open-ended Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) across the EU

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Anti-Money Laundering Bulletin

The bulletin focuses on findings from the Central Bank’s supervisory engagement with the Funds sector, both Funds and Fund Management Companies (Firms).

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Liquidity Risk Management Framework

Liquidity risk management has become a key point of focus for regulators

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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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