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Financial services regulation and compliance—cross sectoral and other February 2025

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Published on: 26 March 2025

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Ireland—Banking & Financial Services analysis: This article, was written by A&L Goodbody LLP and outlines major regulatory changes in February 2025. Key developments include: the restoration of the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill 2023 to the Dáil, implementation of Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) regulations in Ireland designating the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) as competent authority, European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) guidelines on third-country solicitation under the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCAR), and publication of multiple Level two regulations for both DORA and MiCAR in the EU Official Journal. The update also covers the Central Bank of Ireland's 2025 Regulatory Outlook Report and a Financial Action Task Force consultation on anti-money laundering measures.

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