In review: key regulatory issues for asset managers in Ireland

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General introduction to the regulatory framework

The Central Bank is responsible for the authorisation and supervision of regulated financial service providers in Ireland, including regulated investment funds, investment managers, and insurance and reinsurance undertakings. The powers delegated to the Central Bank are set out in the laws and regulations applicable to the relevant financial services sector. In addition, the Central Bank issues guidance in relation to various aspects of the authorisation and ongoing requirements applicable to financial service providers. In general terms, the Central Bank expects that best practice be adopted by an authorised entity, and requires that financial services providers have systems, procedures and policies in place to ensure that regulatory requirements are met and to mitigate risk.

The regulation of pension schemes is a matter for the Pensions Authority, the statutory body for the pensions industry in Ireland.²