Publications

In March 2023, the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) outlined their intention to undertake a review of consumer protection risks in insurance firms.

In 2017, the Central Bank introduced client asset regulations into the investment firm space for the first time. Following an industry consultation last year, the Central Bank updated the existing client assets regulatory regime, resulting in increased requirements for MiFID firms as well as new requirements for credit institutions executing MiFID business (and only in relation to MiFID business).

Complaints and Remediation in Financial Services

The European Commission has been revising the Securing Activity Framework of Enablers (SAFE) Directive, with intentions to implement the Directive in due course. The proposed policy carries a number of implications for tax intermediaries, which the Commission refers to as “enablers”.

In August 2022, the Irish Government approved the Climate Action Framework (“the Framework”) for the commercial semi-State sector. Developed by the New Economy and Recovery Authority (NewERA) in collaboration with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications, the Framework applies to all commercial semi-State (CSS) companies.

Working with clients to collaboratively set the future direction for their business and solve their most challenging problems.

Climate change is considered the biggest global challenge of our generation. Some of the biggest hazards for human health are directly associated with climate change.

At Grant Thornton, we understand that the key to a successful offering to the aviation sector is the ability to provide cross-functional specialist services through an integrated team. Our aviation team consists of experienced aviation professionals, from industry as well as practice, who can provide you with specialised and tailor-made services.

Grant Thornton has constructed a Physical Risk Quantification Framework in its effort to support financial institutions in identifying and measuring their Climate & Environmental (C&E) Risks. In this publication, we present our methodology, implementation, and key benefits of the framework.

Grant Thornton’s agile team of operational resilience experts are ready to deliver proven solutions to our clients based on regulatory requirements and their strategic priorities. We leverage our vast industry experience of operational resilience engagements to assist you implement the guidance effectively on a day-to-day basis and to set future plans and strategies.

European Banking Authority Updates on the Management of Interest Rate Risk and Credit Spread Risk in the Banking Book.

Our Public Sector service focuses on providing consulting services to local, national, regional and global Public Sector organisation entities. We work with our clients to implement practical, workable and innovative solutions that make a difference in solving the pertinent challenges that are being faced every day across a range of areas in society, including across local government, state agencies and semi-state bodies and government departments.

Over the last few years the ECB have published a series of guidance and best practice publications in the Climate and Environmental (C&E) risk area. These publications and best industry practices indicate that while banks have made progress in incorporating climate-related risk, there is a high level of inconsistency in certain practices and also areas for improvement.

Working with you to support your organisation in achieving your business intelligence requirements and enabling structured data-driven decision making.

The team at Grant Thornton have hands-on clinical experience and a strong understanding of the complex risks, issues and operations within the healthcare sector. This unique blend of clinical and business consulting expertise allows us to deliver unparalleled support to healthcare organisations.

Businesses across Europe face unprecedented challenges in the aftermath of the Coronavirus pandemic. Indebtedness is rising as businesses struggle to settle debts on time. Most VAT registered businesses are required to account for output VAT in the same tax period when they have issued an invoice to their customer, regardless of whether the invoice is paid. If the invoice remains unpaid, a bad debt arises which, in many European jurisdictions, may be subject to relief – VAT credited back to the business.