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Regulator Performance Overview
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Insurance coverage protecting client deposits and funds
Requirement for client funds to be held separately from company funds
Public registers
Tier 2
MiFID investment firm (incl. CFDs/forex)
Not specified
Detailed assessment of regulatory capabilities and effectiveness
Detailed breakdown of the 6 key regulatory performance indicators
Value and prestige of licenses issued by this regulator
Effectiveness of regulatory framework and enforcement
This regulator shows average performance with an overall score of 67.
Strongest performance in Regulatory
Transparency Level: Public registers
Global Tier: tier2
Protection against negative account balances in trading
Access to qualified investment professionals and advisory services
Government-regulated
Per local law; typical sanctions
Ireland
EU/EEA via MiFID passporting
Per local law; typical sanctions
Agency; Principal
Online portal available (https://registers.centralbank.ie/FirmSearchPage.aspx)
CBI complaints
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5 instruments
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International Organization of Securities Commissions
Member of the global body that brings together the world's securities regulators
Access to international regulatory standards, cooperation frameworks, and best practices
Financial Action Task Force
Member of the inter-governmental body that sets standards for combating money laundering
Commitment to international standards for anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing
Institutional strength and organizational capability
Risk assessment and management protocols
Investor protection measures and safeguards
Client fund protection and insurance coverage
The Central Bank of Ireland was established in 1943 and has played a pivotal role in shaping the country's view of and approach to managing its financial system as an essential economic policy instrument. Over the years, the Central Bank's responsibilities have undergone significant changes in response to increasingly complex global and domestic financial circumstances.
In contemporary society, the Central Bank of Ireland is not only a regulator of economic activities, but also serves to ensure financial stability within the Irish economy and to provide consumer protection and education for all consumers of financial services in Ireland.
Forex, Bond, Commodity, Securities, CFD
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