Understanding Financial Services Regulation in Ireland

Introduction

Are you navigating the complex world of financial regulation and supervision in Ireland? Join this expert-led webinar to demystify the regulatory landscape and empower your understanding of compliance and supervision in Ireland.

This introductory webinar explores the critical role of regulation, the role of the Central Bank of Ireland, and interaction with key European authorities like the ECB, AMLA, and ESAs. You’ll gain practical insights into Irish and EU legislation, the scope of authorised firms under both legal regimes, and the prudential and conduct standards they must meet. The webinar will clarify the intricacies of passporting, third-country access, and the treatment of local firms.

Aimed at new financial compliance professionals, inhouse counsel and junior lawyers within the financial services sector, this webinar is essential for gaining the clarity and confidence to operate effectively in a highly regulated financial environment.

What You Will LearnThis webinar will cover the following:

• Role of Regulation - Protecting the Market and the Economy; Protecting Consumers; Effective Regulation and Supervision; Enforcement and Sanctions
• Role of the Central Bank - Unitary Regulator; Financial Regulation; Risk-based Approach (PRISM); Consumer Protection; Supervision and Enforcement
• Interaction with European Authorities - Local regulation by the Central Bank; ECB and SSM for credit institutions; AMLA; ESAs
• Irish and European Law and Legislation - Ireland: Acts and Regulations; EU legislation: Directives and Regulations; Secondary and Tertiary Legislation (RTS, ITS, Guidelines Q&A)
• Firms Authorised under EU legislation - Banks/Credit Institutions; Investment Firms; Payment Institutions/E-Money Institutions; (Re)Insurance Undertakings; Insurance Intermediaries; Mortgage Credit Intermediaries; Credit Servicers; Crowdfunding Service Providers; Crypto-Asset Service Providers; UCITS Management Companies; Alternative Investment Fund Managers
• Firms Authorised under Irish Law (Local Firms) - Retail Credit Firms; Credit Servicing Firms; Bureau de Change; Investment Business Firms; High-Cost Credit Providers; Credit Unions; (Schedule 2 Firms)
• Prudential Requirements and Conduct of Business:
• Prudential requirements: Capital, Liquidity, Corporate Governance, Client Asset Protections, Outsourcing, Operational Resilience, SEAR/IAF and F&P
• Conduct of business: Consumer Protection, Transparency, Advertising, Sectoral Rules
• Passporting - EU Treaty Basis; Cross-border freedom of services and Branch/Freedom of Establishment Bases; General split in supervision: Home Prudential/Host Conduct
• Local Firms and Third Country Firms - General restrictions on access; Do not benefit from passporting; Access in limited circumstances; Reverse solicitation

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Tuesday 6th January 2026

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