Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) publishes revised version of Prospectus Handbook
On 19 November 2018, the CBI published the latest version of the Prospectus Handbook which has effect from that date.
The Prospectus Handbook is relevant for issuers of transferable securities which are subject to Directive 2003/71/EC (the “Prospectus Directive”) and certain law firms, listing agents, stockbrokers and investment banks who act as service providers to those issuers. The Prospectus Handbook is the CBI's guide to the process it applies for the review, approval and publication of a prospectus that is required to be published in connection with an offer of securities to the public in Ireland, or an admission of securities to trading on the Main Securities Market of the Irish Stock Exchangeplc (now trading as Euronext).
CBI publishes revised version of Transparency Rules
On 19 November 2018, the CBI also published a revised version of its Transparency Guidance (entitled “Transparency Rules”) which has effect from that date.
The Central Bank of Ireland has issued Transparency Rules under Section 1383 of the Companies Act 2014. The Transparency Rules set out procedural and administrative requirements and guidance in respect of the Transparency (Directive 2004/109/EC) Regulations 2007 as amended (the Regulations).
Updates
The Prospectus Handbook and Transparency Guidance were updated to reflect system changes as a result of upgrades to the CBI’s document management and workflow system.
