Central Bank of Ireland Markets Update Issue 15 2021 - 17 November 2021 Central Bank of Ireland Central Bank processes for pre-contractual documentation updates in relation to the Taxonomy Regulation and Level 2 measures in relation to the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation Application of ESEF Regulation to annual financial reports for financial years beginning on or after 1 January 2021 Anti-Money Laundering Bulletin on Funds and Fund Management Companies – November 2021 ‘The Global Policy Landscape and Market Trends for the Asset Management Industry’ - Speech by Derville Rowland at the Managed Funds Association Global Summit 2021 Opening Statement by Gerry Cross Director of Financial Regulation - Policy & Risk at Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) ESMA publishes technical standards on crowdfunding ESMA highlights its contribution to a more sustainable financial system ESMA makes new bond liquidity data available and publishes data for the systematic internaliser calculations European enforcers target COVID-19 and climate-related disclosures International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) Setting regulatory and supervisory expectations for asset managers is fundamental to address greenwashing concerns, says IOSCO 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.