Central Bank of Ireland Markets Update Issue 5 2018 - 14 March 2018 Central Bank of Ireland Central Bank communication in relation to ESMA Opinions concerning the relocation of entities, activities and functions from the United Kingdom Central Bank published revised AIF Rulebook and Twenty-Ninth Edition of the AIFMD Q&A Central Bank of Ireland notifies ESMA of intention to comply with Guidelines on the management body of market operators and data reporting service providers FCA Temporary Permission Scheme European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) ESMA launches Stakeholder Survey Verena Ross, ESMA's Executive Director, speaks at ECON scrutiny on Short-Selling Regulation Steven Maijoor speech at the Second Annual Fintech and Digital Innovation Conference ESMA updates EMIR validation rules MiFID II: ESMA publishes double volume cap data ESMA publishes the responses to its Consultation on Draft Guidelines on APC Margin Measures for CCPs Minutes of Euro Risk Free Working Group 1st Meeting now available International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) IOSCO seeks to protect senior investors from financial fraud, unsuitable investments and other risks 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.