Irish Finance Act 2019 – Enactment of the EU Mandatory Disclosure of Cross-Border Arrangements Directive (DAC6)
23 Jan 2020
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The Growing Influence of the EU in the Tax Affairs of Members States - A Legal Perspective
In an expert chapter in ICLG's Corporate Tax 2020 guide, Andrew Quinn and David Burke examine the growing influence of the EU in the tax affairs of Member States and how this is likely to increase in the coming years.22 Jan 2020
Mandatory Retirement Ages in Ireland: Analysis of Latest Irish Age Discrimination Case
In early January 2020, the Workplace Relations Commission (the "WRC") ordered the Irish State broadcaster, RTÉ, to pay €100,000 to a former employee following a finding that the employer had discriminated against the former employee on the grounds of age by refusing to permit her to work beyond the company's mandatory retirement age of 65 (the "MRA").15 Jan 2020
New ESG Disclosure Requirements for EU Funds and Asset Managers
A new EU Disclosure Regulation EU/2019/2088 on disclosures to be made by asset managers and investment funds relating to sustainable investments and sustainability risks has been made.13 Jan 2020
Luxembourg Update: CSSF provides Clarification on UBO Identification and Verification
The Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier, published CSSF circular 19/732 regarding clarifications on the identification and verification of the identity of ultimate beneficial owners.13 Jan 2020
Cayman Islands Mutual Funds (Amendment) Bill, 2020
The Bill, reflecting the Cayman Islands' commitment as a co-operative jurisdiction, is responsive to EU and other international recommendations and covers similar ground to existing or proposed legislation in a number of other jurisdictions.10 Jan 2020