Central Bank of Ireland issues Modernised Consumer Protection Code 2025

The Central Bank of Ireland has issued a Modernised Consumer Protection Code on 24 March 2025, to take effect on 24 March 2026. 

After extensive review and consultation with industry, the Central Bank has issued a set of rules and business standards that regulated financial firms must follow when dealing with consumers. The Investment Funds and Financial Services Regulation team of Byrne Wallace Shields LLP outlines the key objective, scope and timeline of the revised Code which will come into force on 24 March 2026.

If you require assistance with any aspect of the revised Modernised Consumer Protection Code, please contact David Naughton (Partner and Head of Investment Funds and Financial Services Regulation), Narita Woods (Senior Associate), Katrina Smyth (Senior Associate), Mina Dawood (Associate), or another member of our Investment Funds and Financial Services Regulation Team.