Events

When 16 April 2018 2:00 PM
Where Central Bank of Ireland, New Wapping Street, North Wall Quay, Dublin 1, D01 F7X3

Speakers include:

• Derville Rowland, Director General, Financial Conduct
• Ed Sibley, Deputy Governor, Prudential Regulation
• Gerry Cross, Director of Policy and Risk
• Seana Cunningham, Director of Enforcement
• Denise Murray, Head of Divison, Asset Management

Roundtable discussion with Irish financial sector stakeholders

As part of the Central Bank’s ongoing engagement with external stakeholders, on April 16, it held a Roundtable discussion with Irish financial sector stakeholders. Topics under discussion were key EU and domestic developments.

On key EU developments, the Central Bank set out how Brexit preparedness is a primary focus for 2018 as it actively inputs to both local and EU fora to progress work in the area. The Central Bank also introduced the topics of the European Supervisory Authorities (ESA) review, the Banking Union and Capital Markets Union, along with outlining the priorities of individual sectors.

On domestic developments, the Central Bank highlighted its focus on driving cultural change as key to delivering positive conduct outcomes.

There then followed an open discussion with industry bodies on the issues presented by the Bank, including the challenges arising from Brexit, MiFID II implementation, and views on key EU initiatives.

The following stakeholders attended the Roundtable:

• Banking and Payments Federation Ireland
• Insurance Ireland
• Irish Funds
• Financial Services Ireland
• Irish MiFID Industry Association
• Irish Association of Investment Management
• Fintech and Payments Association of Ireland
• Brokers Ireland
• Irish League of Credit Unions
• Credit Union Development Association
• Competition and Consumer Protection Commission
• Fintech Ireland
• Department of Finance
• Industrial Development Authority