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This is our monthly bulletin on the latest developments in mutual funds and collective investment schemes within Ireland and the EU. For further information on any of the topics covered please

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Irish Practice Developments

1.Withdrawal of derogation for Money Market Funds  valuing paper with a residual maturity of less than 3 months

2. QIFS must file interim accounts within 12 months of launch

3. Investment by UCITS in securities issued by certain jurisdictions or public international bodies

4. IFIA Seminars

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EU and International Developments

1. Investors affected by Madoff should act before 4 March 2009 to protect their position

2.  CESR and implementing measures for the proposed new UCITS directive

3. EU review of the application of the Investor Compensation Schemes Directive (ICSD)

4. Industry Commitment to EU Central Counterparty for CDS

5. The EU Commission is working to develop a regulatory initiative for the hedge fund industry

6. Reporting derivative instruments and hedging activities

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Irish Financial Services Regulatory Authority

6 new platforms and 32 new funds were authorised by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority in January 2009. Read more...

Irish Stock Exchange

The share/units of 6 new sub-funds of existing funds, 3 new single funds, 43 additional new classes and 1 new umbrella fund were admitted to the Official List of the ISE during January 2009. Read more...

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