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Irish Financial Services Regulatory

Fintech

Our Financial Services Regulatory group in Ireland comprises of leading lawyers and experienced industry professionals with a wealth of experience in advising clients on regulatory requirements and how to manage regulatory risk within their business. Our highly technical team deliver pragmatic and solutions-focused advice to our clients.

Advising e-money and payment institutions and digital banks on the applicable regulatory regime
Integrating regulatory requirements into digital business models and delivery channels
Working with colleagues in the Corporate group on fundraising and M&A for Fintechs
Advising on the regulation of crypto assets and Virtual Asset Service Providers
Designing robust frameworks for Fintech businesses
Advising on conduct of business requirements including operational resilience, outsourcing and safeguarding
Establishment of P2P / B2B crowdfunding platforms
Working with colleagues in the Data, Commercial and Technology group on customer data models
Advice and training in relation to cybersecurity

In our Fintech webcast, Lorna Smith, Financial Services Regulatory partner, shines the spotlight on Fintech and examines the key themes and issues which will have an impact on Fintech firms operating in Ireland in 2021.

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Colm Rafferty

Stephen Carty

Lorna Smith

Philip Keegan

Claire Morrissey

William Fogarty

Alison Gibney

Senior Regulatory Executive

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AI: Risk and Regulatory Considerations for Irish Regulated Firms

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Central Bank Focus Areas for E-money and Payment Firm Applications

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EMIR REFIT – Impact on Irish Investment Funds

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Advisory & Assurance

We specialise in conduct of business obligations, initial & minimum capital as part of authorisations, & the capital implications of change in permissions.

Anti-Money Laundering & Countering the Financing of Terrorism

We can advise on changes to AML/CFT requirements, updating compliance frameworks, terms for the MLRO role, policies & procedures, staff training & more.

Authorisations & Change of Business

We can help you establish a new regulated business in Ireland, and guide you through your application for authorisation with the Central Bank of Ireland.

Compliance Universes & Frameworks and Procedures

We design compliance universes, procedures and frameworks to support robust policies and procedures, conduct training on compliance and regulatory matters.

Corporate Governance, Remuneration & Outsourcing

We can provide you with expert advice on industry-specific corporate governance requirements, and design robust oversight and remuneration frameworks.

Fitness & Probity / Senior Executive Accountability Regime

Our fitness & probity advice covers the appointment & removal of those in Pre-Approval Controlled Functions, the development of robust frameworks & more.

Regulatory Engagement & Enforcement

We can help you respond to regulator requests for information, supervisory engagement with regulators, mock inspections and support during inspections.

Sustainable Finance

We act for lenders, financial institutions, sponsors and investors in sustainable finance, advising on ESG-focused and sustainable financing transactions.