Politician(s) lobbied: Simon Harris (Tánaiste and Minister), Department of Finance; Robert Troy (Minister of State), Department of Finance; Michael J. McGrath (Assistant Secretary), Department of Finance; Brian Corr (Director), Department of Finance
Intent: To deepen engagement between the Departments and the funds & asset management industry
Methods: Meeting
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The Department of Finance
Politician(s) lobbied: Brian Corr (Director), Department of Finance
Intent: Exchanging views on retail investing and global capital markets
Methods: Meeting
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In-person meeting at the department of Finance
Politician(s) lobbied: Gillian Naughton Murphy (Political Director), Department of Finance; David Owens (Head of Unit), Department of Finance
Intent: Share Vanguard expertise and experience on ESG products and their labelling/ categorisation
Methods: Meeting
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In-person meeting at the department of Finance
Politician(s) lobbied: Vasileios Madouros (Deputy Governor), Central Bank of Ireland
Intent: Discussion of the stabilizing role of retail investment in international capital markets. Sharing perspectives on pro-investor policy frameworks for Ireland and for international markets. Discussion of the opportunities and risks related to tokenization/DLT.
Methods: Meeting
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Meeting in Washington DC, 16 April, linked to the IMF/World Bank Spring Meeting
Politician(s) lobbied: Michael J. McGrath (Assistant Secretary), Department of Finance
Intent: Exchange of views and alignment on priorities for SIU, notably on the Market Integration and Supervision Package, retail investment, tax incentives and funds distribution.
Methods: Virtual Meeting
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Online meeting, 25 March, linked to the Eurofi conference
Politician(s) lobbied: Michael J. McGrath (Assistant Secretary), Department of Finance
Intent: Discussion of policy development and industry perspectives on the Savings and Investment Account in Ireland; discussion of preparations for Ireland's upcoming EU Presidency; review of workstreams on AIFMD, private assets and tokenisation.
Methods: Meeting
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Meeting of the Funds and Asset Management Steering Group, chaired by Lisa Harlow
Politician(s) lobbied: Simon Harris (Minister), Department of Finance
Intent: Discussion of the UK/Irish financial relationship and exchange of views on the EU's Savings and Investment Union initiative, notably on the Market Integration and Supervision Package, retail investment, tax incentives and funds distribution.Presentation and discussion of the Central Bank's latest Outlook report and discussion on key policy themes and risks for firms operating in Ireland and internationally, including retail participation and the EU Market Integration and Supervision Package.
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Roundtable meeting in London, 16 March, hosted by Covington / British Irish Chamber of Commerce
Politician(s) lobbied: Colm Kincaid (Director), Central Bank of Ireland
Intent: Presentation and discussion of the Central Bank's latest Outlook report and discussion on key policy themes and risks for firms operating in Ireland and internationally, including retail participation and the EU Market Integration and Supervision Package.
Methods: Event / Reception
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Roundtable meeting in Dublin, 11 March, organised by the Institute of Bankers
Politician(s) lobbied: Micheal O'Keeffe (Director), Central Bank of Ireland
Intent: Exchange of views and alignment on priorities for reform of retail distribution systems in Ireland and internationally
Methods: Meeting
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Meeting in Dublin, 8 December, at Central Bank offices
Politician(s) lobbied: Colm Kincaid (Director), Central Bank of Ireland
Intent: Exchange of views and alignment on priorities for reform of retail distribution systems in Ireland and internationally, with particular reference to the advice market and barriers to investing
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Meeting in Dublin, 8 December, at Central Bank offices
