Central Bank of Ireland Markets Update Issue 6 2017 - 04 August 2017 Central Bank of Ireland Central Bank publishes first edition of Prospectus Regulatory Framework Q&A The Central Bank (Supervision and Enforcement) Act 2013 (Section 48(1)) (Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities) (Amendment) Regulations 2017- SI 344 of 2017 (‘Central Bank UCITS (Amendment) Regulations 2017’) Central Bank UCITS Q&A Updated UCITS Financial Derivative Instruments and Efficient Portfolio Management Guidance CP107: Consultation on the Protection of Retail Investors in relation to the Distribution of CFDs: Delayed feedback. Transparency (Directive 2004/109/EC) (Amendment) Regulations 2017 came into operation on 1 August 2017 An update on industry preparedness for MiFID II and regulatory implications stemming from Brexit - Michael Hodson, Director of Asset Management Supervision Please note that this Markets Update is intended to be a general summary only and does not purport to constitute an interpretation of, or the Central Bank’s position on, any of the legislative provisions, rules, requirements or guidance referenced herein. In case of any doubt, you should refer to the relevant legislative provision, rule, requirement or guidance document as applicable. The staff of the Central Bank are not authorised and cannot give you legal advice; you should seek this from your own legal advisor, if required.