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    Individual Accountability Framework Assurance Reviews
    Conduct Risk Individual Accountability Framework Assurance Reviews
    The Individual Accountability Framework (IAF) impacts all Regulated Financial Services Providers (RFSPs) and individuals who perform controlled functions (CFs) on their behalf. Certain RFSPs (including most credit institutions, insurance firms and MiFID firms) are additionally in scope for the Senior Executive Accountability Regime (SEAR).
    Amanda Ward
    Kevin Coleman
    Lisa Gilligan
    Anna Mulhall
    | 17 October 2023
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    Nuala Crimmins
    Michael Neary
    Marie Anderson
    | 10 May 2023
    The Individual Accountability Framework – Key Highlights from the CBI Guidance
    Conduct Risk The Individual Accountability Framework – Key Highlights from the CBI Guidance
    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.
    Amanda Ward
    Kevin Coleman
    Lisa Gilligan
    | 15 March 2023
    Central Bank highlights weaknesses in Virtual Asset Service Providers’ AML/CFT Frameworks
    Financial Services Advisory Central Bank highlights weaknesses in Virtual Asset Service Providers’ AML/CFT Frameworks
    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.
    Dwayne Price
    Kevin Coleman
    Anne Marie Flynn
    | 01 March 2023
    The Digital Services Act: Ensuring a safe and accountable online environment
    Financial Services Advisory The Digital Services Act: Ensuring a safe and accountable online environment
    The Digital Services Act (DSA) is a proposed piece of legislation by the European Union that aims to modernize and harmonize the rules governing digital services across the EU.
    Shane O'Neill
    Denis Wilson
    | 28 February 2023
    Final guidelines on common procedures and methodologies for the SREP for investment firms
    Financial Services Advisory Final guidelines on common procedures and methodologies for the SREP for investment firms
    Final guidelines on common procedures and methodologies for the supervisory review and evaluation process for investment firms, along with final draft Regulatory Technical Standards on Pillar 2 add-ons for investment firms are published.
    Dwayne Price
    Dwayne Price
    | 09 November 2022
    Countercyclical Capital Buffer Rate Announcement
    Financial Services Advisory Countercyclical Capital Buffer Rate Announcement
    The Central Bank of Ireland has announced that the countercyclical capital buffer (CCyB) rate on Irish exposures is to be maintained at 0.5 per cent.
    Dwayne Price
    Dwayne Price
    | 08 November 2022
    The integration of sustainability factors into the product governance obligations for Investment Firms
    Financial Services Advisory The integration of sustainability factors into the product governance obligations for Investment Firms
    In March 2018, the European Commission published its Action Plan ‘Financing Sustainable Growth’, setting up an ambitious and comprehensive strategy on sustainable finance. One of the objectives set out in the Action Plan is to reorient capital flows towards sustainable investments to achieve sustainable and inclusive growth
    Dwayne Price
    Anne Marie Flynn
    | 08 August 2022
    The integration of sustainability risks in the governance of insurance and reinsurance undertakings
    Financial Services Advisory The integration of sustainability risks in the governance of insurance and reinsurance undertakings
    In line with the EU’s ‘Financing Sustainable Growth’ Action Plan 2018, the European Commission adopted a number of delegated acts which will impact (re)insurance undertakings and insurance distributors. These changes will apply from 2 August 2022.
    Marie Anderson
    Anne Marie Flynn
    | 14 July 2022
    Capital Requirements: what is changing under the new prudential regime?
    Financial Services Advisory Capital Requirements: what is changing under the new prudential regime?
    The Investment Firms Regulation EU 2019/2033 (IFR) and Investment Firms Directive EU 2019/2034 (IFD) establishes a tailored prudential framework for investment firms. As outlined in our previous publication, the new prudential regime for investment firms applies to class 2 & firms primarily, which are not systemic by virtue of their size and their interconnectedness within the wider financial system.
    05 January 2021
    Helping banks deal with excess  demand
    Financial Services Advisory Helping banks deal with excess demand
    By letting customers know they are valued at a time of need, banks can retain customer loyalty and trust as they look beyond this current crisis. With such a large proportion of customers affected, we understand that our clients must also consider the treatment of customers in specific vulnerable circumstances and ensure adequate support is in place to meet their needs.
    30 April 2020
    Complaint management - Prevention is better than cure
    Complaint management Complaint management - Prevention is better than cure
    See the full slides from our recent Complaint management event.
    21 November 2019
    Financial Services Consulting
    Financial Services Advisory Financial Services Consulting
    At Grant Thornton, we understand the financial services landscape and the processes and systems at its heart. We have over 400 people working exclusively within the financial services sector. Of these, over 225 are dedicated to Financial Services Advisory and we have a core Financial Services Consulting team of over 80 experienced and qualified practitioners.
    Stephen Tennant
    Stephen Tennant
    | 22 August 2019
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