Central Bank of Ireland Markets Update Issue 1 2017 - 19 January 2017 Central Bank of Ireland Central Bank published revised AIF Rulebook and Twenty-Third Edition of the AIFMD Q&A Central Bank Feedback Statement on CP105 Central Bank notification regarding ESMA Market Abuse Guidelines Address by Director of Policy & Risk, Gerry Cross, at Irish Funds Breakfast Briefing on 13 January 2017 and the Central Bank’s Independent Fund Directors Briefing on 16 January 2017 Address by acting Director of Securities & Markets Supervision, Grainne McEvoy, at Irish Funds Breakfast Briefing on 13 January 2017 and the Central Bank’s Independent Fund Directors Briefing on 16 January 2017 EBA (European Banking Authority) EBA launches data collection addressed to commodity derivatives firms to review the prudential framework for investment firms EBA publishes list of public sector entitles for the calculation of capital requirements ESMA (European Securities and Markets Authority) ESMA issues briefing on transaction reporting requirements under MiFID II ESMA issues Opinions on Swedish Pension Schemes to be exempt from Central Clearing under EMIR ESMA calls for consistent application of MiFIR product intervention powers ESMA finds improvement in regulators’ supervision of MiFID best execution requirements European Supervisory Authorities respond to European Commission on amendments to PRIIPs rules ESMA identifies areas for improvement in EU CCP supervision ESMA publishes MiFIR Q&A regarding data reporting ESMA publishes updated MAR Q&A ESMA updates Q&A on Prospectus Directive ESMA sets timetable for MiFID II waiver applications ESMA consults on supervision fees for trade repositories under SFTR and EMIR ESMA prepares for MiFID II commodity derivatives regime ESMA updates MiFID II Q&A on Investor Protection 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.