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Following enactment of the Central Bank (Individual Accountability Framework) Act 2023 on 9 March 2023, the Central Bank of Ireland (“CBI”) has launched a three-month consultation on key aspects of the implementation of the Individual Accountability Framework (IAF), including the publication of draft regulations and guidance.

The Central Bank of Ireland has reminded firms of their obligations to align the governance and oversight of MGA arrangements with the outsourcing requirements set out in Solvency II for Critical or Important Functions or Activities.

For many businesses, the COVID-19 pandemic’s manifestation as a black-swan event highlighted the shortcomings of the organisation’s risk awareness and risk management ability. In 2023 and beyond, the need for a trusted Internal Audit business partner, with a truly enterprise-wide risk lens, has emerged as a must-have rather than an optional extra. Knowing yourself, and in particular knowing which areas pose the greatest risks to your organisation are critical in today’s business and regulatory environment.

As a result of recent amendments to the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing) Act 2010 to 2021, Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) are now “designated persons” and are required to comply with the relevant Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) obligations.

The team at Grant Thornton have hands-on clinical experience and a strong understanding of the complex risks, issues and operations within the healthcare sector. This unique blend of clinical and business consulting expertise allows us to deliver unparalleled support to healthcare organisations.

The Central Bank of Ireland (“CBI”) set out their findings and expectations for Payment and E-Money firms in its “Dear CEO” letter published January 20, 2023. Rather than issuance of specific additional or “new” expectations, it is a re-affirmation of the out regulatory expectations of authorised Payment and E-Money institutions already set out in the December 2021 letter in the same vein. A year on from that letter, it is clear that the CBI believes the industry has a lot more to do.

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The Central Bank of Ireland introduced pre-emptive recovery planning requirements in 2021 and all (re)insurance undertakings have been required to have a recovery plan in place since 31 March 2022. Following submission of the first set of recovery plans by High and Medium-High Impact firms, the Central Bank carried out a thematic review and the main observations were communicated to firms.

Incorporating change management into your strategy can enable an organisation to pivot from a prescribed strategy to an emergent strategy and increases the likelihood that you will achieve your strategic objectives.

Is your business slow to close the gap between your aspirations and opportunities, and what you can quickly accomplish? Are you struggling to meet customer and business expectations in today’s technology driven world? Our Rapid Application Development & Hosting service lets you choose which capabilities you require for your stage of your digital transformation.

Our Finance Transformation consultants work with finance executives who want to add value, save time and save money. We work with organisations to ensure that their finance functions are more efficient than competitors and are working as one team to deliver timelier insights to decision-makers, which ultimately drives strategy and growth.

Firms operating in the technology, media and telecommunication (TMT) sector face the challenging task of delivering value through continuous adaptation and innovation, whilst also ensuring competitive differentiation and improved customer experiences. Our step-by-step approach to business consulting accounts for your specific needs, circumstances and strategic goals. Our clients can attest to the value that we bring, delivering actionable recommendations and measurable benefits.