IR - macroprudential measures for Irish-authorised GBP-denominated LDI funds
On April 29 2024, the Central Bank of Ireland introduced macroprudential measures for Irish-authorised GBP-denominated LDI funds (Liability-driven investment).
The measures require that GBP-denominated LDI funds authorised in Ireland maintain sufficient resilience to be able to withstand a sudden and adverse shocks to UK interest rates.
Reflecting the macroprudential objective of the measures, the measures will apply to AIFMs of AIFs that are domiciled in Ireland, authorised under domestic legislation. The Central Bank will also apply the measures to Irish authorised AIFs with non-Irish AIFMs under the relevant domestic funds legislation.
The Central Bank will provide a three-month implementation period for existing funds as of April 29 2029. It is expected that GBP-denominated LDI funds authorised after April 29 2024 will adhere to the yield buffer limit from inception. AIFMs should ensure that funds are in compliance by July 29 2024.