News Archive
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What is auto enrolment for pensions and how will it work in Ireland?
14 April 2022
If introduced, automatic enrolment would see employers introduce a workplace pension scheme and automatically enrol their employees into the scheme
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JP Morgan confirms €665m takeover of Cork's Global Shares
15 March 2022
Banking giant JP Morgan has confirmed a deal to acquire Clonakilty-based fintech Global Shares in a multimillion-euro deal.
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Ireland joins debt issuance bonanza amid fears of rate increases
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First fall in property prices since May 2013 as market absorbed impact of the pandemic
16 September 2020
Prices nationally were down by 0.5pc annually in July, according to the Central Statistics Office.
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What is a Rebuilding Ireland Home Loan?
14 May 2020
A Rebuilding Ireland Home Loan is a Government backed mortgage for first time buyers. It is available nationwide from all local authorities since 1st February 2018.
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Office take-up in Dublin may be half this year's forecast due to Covid-19
13 May 2020
TAKE up of office space in Dublin this year is likely to be half the amount forecast as recently at the start of this year, due to the impact of the Covid-19 virus.
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Oil prices dip below zero as producers forced to pay to dispose of excess
20 April 2020
US crude fell to negative value for first time in history as stockpiles overwhelmed storage facilities
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U.S. Stocks Halt 3-Day Rally
27 March 2020
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Eurozone virus slump worse than hit from 2009 financial crisis
25 March 2020
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'Start acting like a rich country'
27 February 2020
Business group Ibec and the European Commission have both called on the Government to remove bottlenecks in housing, infrastructure and education to ensure Ireland's economy can grow.
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How to make money in stocks this year ... and beyond
04 January 2020
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The true cost of Cancer; my family's burden of grief and financial struggle
01 December 2019
The impact of cancer is not only emotional and physical, but also a financial one.
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'We even lost our house': Cancer patients facing crippling costs of as much as €1,000 a month
26 November 2019
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Ryanair share price down almost 30pc since February as woes mount
11 August 2019
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Will surging bond markets fall to a dotcom-style bust?
10 August 2019
In the past week, the value of bonds that carry negative interest rates surpassed €15trn for the first time,a figure that is equivalent to the entire annual economic output of China, while Germany can borrow at negative rates across all bond maturities.
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ECB to keep interest rates at record low 'at least until end of year
11 April 2019
The European Central Bank (ECB) said it will keep interest rates at their record low "at least through the end of 2019" at its monthly rate setting announcement yesterday.
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Bull Marathon: S&P 500 On Track For Longest Bull Market On Record
22 August 2018
It’s day 3,453 of the S&P 500 bull market, and depending on how you measure it, that’s the longest on record.
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iNua hotels expand after raising €97 million
16 July 2018
Private individuals poured close to €20m into the €97m refinancing of regional hotel group iNua Hospitality, according to Cork-based investment firm Blackbee.
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2018 Why Greece is the word and volatile markets are a certainty
07 January 2018
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Time to grab bull by the horns?
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How your pension may be worthless and nobody is prepared to fix it
04 December 2017
Young Irish people are not being offered the same deal that was granted to their parents
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Blackrock Shopping Centre owners get permission for €10m upgrade
30 November 2017
Friends First secures planning for major internal refurbishment and new roof
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Ireland’s pension system requires urgent reform
23 October 2017
Ireland ranked 12 out of 30 countries in the 2017 Melbourne Mercer Global Pensions Index (MMGPI), and was awarded an overall B rating.
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The great bank profits rip-off
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Asian dream takes flight for Irish exporters eyeing new growth markets
08 October 2017
Recent developments in air connectivity and the scrapping of trade barriers means that Irish exporters now have direct access to the two biggest Asian economic powerhouses
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Macron speech shows how 'big boys' of Europe are gunning for us
01 October 2017
In a major speech on the future of Europe, Macron said divergence in corporate tax rates "feeds a form of disunion, breaks apart our social models. It creates fragility throughout Europe."
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Government must use Budget to end system that treats some savers less fairly
24 September 2017
The Government does not make it easy for you if you want to provide for yourself and your family and avoid being a burden on the State.
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We cannot afford to drop ball in corporate tax game
24 September 2017
The European Commission has upped the ante recently in relation to its plan to eradicate tax avoidance, particularly by multinationals, as other EU countries plan to cut their corporate tax rates in a bid to attract more investment
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When it comes to home loans, the future is going to be fixed
24 September 2017
Fixed-rate mortgages: here to stay or a short-term response to overpriced variable rates?
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Thousands will have to pay mortgages well into their retirement
22 September 2017
Thousands of people face being caught in a "mortgage for life" trap where they must still pay off their home loan after retirement.
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Only 56% of people expect to be mortgage free on retirement
22 September 2017
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Verhofstadt tells Dáil EU will not allow Ireland to suffer
21 September 2017
The European Parliament's chief Brexit negotiator has told the Dáil that Europe will never allow Ireland to suffer because of Britain's decision to leave the European Union.
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Greece strikes deal with EU creditors over reform
07 April 2017
Greece is on its third bailout from euro zone governments since 2010. To get money, it has to pass regular reviews of reforms by experts sent by the lenders.
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€1.5m for unit at heart of Dublin's prime shopping district
06 April 2017
Agents CBRE are seeking offers over €1.5m for the ground-floor unit of No 25, Wolfe Tone Street in Dublin city centre.
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IDA chief: 'Housing crisis isn't hurting our Brexit bid'
06 April 2017
The impact of the housing crisis on the drive to attract foreign direct investment into Ireland and into Dublin, particularly in the wake of Brexit, is the subject of increasing concern among developers involved in the delivery of new office space.
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Stock exchange targets UK firms in fresh bid for Brexit business
22 January 2017
The Irish Stock Exchange (ISE) has launched a marketing offensive in the UK to encourage British companies to establish listings in Dublin on foot of Brexit.
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Whiskey galore as Teeling's Great Northern Distillery secures €5m in new EIIS funding
23 October 2016
This brings to €12.5m the amount of funding secured by the venture to date under the scheme.
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Were we all better off in the year of the bank guarantee?
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Landlords in line for extra tax relief in budget
30 September 2016
Cap on tax-deductible mortgage interest expected to be abolished over five years ..
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Clonakilty named as one of the world’s top 100 sustainable destinations
29 September 2016
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Susan Dargan's masterplan to put Ireland on global financial services map
11 September 2016
Ireland has huge opportunities in the financial services sector post-Brexit ...
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Pensions crisis shows real value of a public sector job
11 September 2016
If you are going to retire in the coming 40 years you need to save an additional €1,000 per month....
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Tetrarch starts plan for 2018 capital raise to fuel hotel arm
21 August 2016
Tetrarch Capital has held internal discussions about raising more capital in order to support the growth of its hospitality business.
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Economists hike forecasts as Brexit confidence grows
20 August 2016
Newly optimistic economists predict Britain's economy will grow faster than expected in 2016 and 2017.
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How to foot your child's €44,000 college bill
14 August 2016
You must save €700 per month to put your child through college in five years time...
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Uncertainty over Brexit forces dip in consumer confidence here
03 August 2016
Households are worried that Britain leaving the EU will impact on their finances.....
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Reduction by new lender puts pressure on banks to cut variable rates
26 July 2016
Pressure has mounted on banks to cut their variable mortgage costs after a new lender announced a large reduction in its interest rates.
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Bank of England jolts sterling as it keeps rates on hold
15 July 2016
The Bank of England wrong-footed investors by keeping interest rates on hold on Thursday, but held out the prospect of a stimulus package soon to help the economy cope with Britain's decision to leave the European Union.
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How investors can protect themselves from the Brexit vote turbulence
19 June 2016
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Royal Hibernian Way to be upgraded by Friends First following acquisition
04 May 2016
The Royal Hibernian Way, one of Dublin’s almost forgotten shopping malls, is to be upgraded by owners Friends First following its acquisition of the remaining 50 per cent ownership.
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Get rid of assets that don't suit you
03 April 2016
If you are an 'accidental' investor, take any chance you can to get out of that game...
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Is it time to cut your ties with the bank?
20 March 2016
More of us may be able to cut our ties with our banks as credit unions and An Post step up their efforts to take them on.
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Growth surges past boom levels to five times EU average - CSO
11 March 2016
The Irish economy grew at the fastest pace since 2000 last year accelerating five times quicker than the Eurozone average.
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Dwelling House Exemption
06 March 2016
Can I buy a property now and pass it on to my daughter tax-free in three years' time?
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Is this the dawn of a new Eurozone crisis?
14 February 2016
The shares of Deutsche Bank, Germany's largest bank, have lost 40pc of their value since the beginning of the year. Italian banks have taken an even worse battering....
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Six steps to buying a pension that will pay you thousands of euro more
11 February 2016
Many people are losing out on several thousand euro - or more - in their retirement because they have bought pensions which offer bad value for money
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Investors pull $8.8bn from equity funds
10 January 2016
The worst start to a year for global financial markets sparked the biggest weekly outflow of cash from equity mutual funds since September.
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Insurer plans 'get around' for mortgage lending cap
03 January 2016
Private insurers taking on a slice of mortgage risk could allow the Central Bank to relax its mortgage caps without storing up new problems in the banks, the financial regulator has been told.
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ISEQ among top world performers as European stocks eclipse US
02 January 2016
Ireland's ISEQ Index was one of the best performing in the world last year,outstripping major indices including the UK's FTSE 100 and Germany's DAX.
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More than half of businesses in growth mode
29 November 2015
In a quarterly survey of 350 businesses by accounting firm BDO, more than half said business activity grew between the beginning of July and the end of September.
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890,000 to rely solely on State pension in retirement
30 September 2015
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Government should heed last week's useful advice
20 September 2015
With less than a month before Budget 2015 is unveiled, both the public finances watchdog and the Paris-based OECD weighed in last week on how the package should be constructed.
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Hibernia Reit admitted to leading real-estate index
04 September 2015
Property investment company Hibernia REIT has been admitted to the FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Global Real Estate Index Series, the most widely-used benchmark for listed real-estate in the world.
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British broker to connect traders to Irish investors
30 August 2015
The UK Investment broker Accendo Markets is launching in Ireland next month with an online service for retail investors....
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China crisis: Over $1 trillion wiped off top European shares
24 August 2015
A top European share index is set for its biggest monthly fall since 2008 and has lost over $1 trillion of value so far in August....
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It's a taxing matter, so save where you can
16 August 2015
No big tax cuts expected in Budget 2016, but don't delay in slashing your tax bill...
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IRES REIT says outlook positive as property values rise
10 August 2015
Irish Residential Properties REIT said it had net assets of €419.5 million at the end of June....
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Taking out cover for the unthinkable
09 August 2015
Investing in your child can also mean ensuring they are looked after if you die...
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Children forced to sell family home as rising house prices push up tax bill
08 June 2015
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BoI boss tells Noonan:'We won't cut our variable rate'
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Our strong growth in jobs looks set to continue
24 May 2015
The turnaround in the labour market since the middle of 2012 has been stronger than any forecaster predicted, and one of the strongest in the rich world...
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New Fund to defuse pensions time bomb
29 April 2015
The Government wants to put billions of taxpayers' money back into a special fund in a bid to defuse the pensions time bomb...
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It pays to be shrewd when downsizing in retirement
19 April 2015
The prospect of the State pension being cut- along with the black holes in many company pension schemes- could force many elderly people to downsize to smaller properties...
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Market Bubble? Have we blown it?
29 March 2015
Stock Markets around the world are at record or near record highs, pumped up on the steroids of cheap government cash..
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The gold standard in spreading your risk is glistening
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Over 700 complaints made to watchdog over life insurance
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Greenman takes German property market by the horns
13 March 2015
Bullish Dublin investment fund buys German retail development for nearly €19m Read more....
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Five must-haves for your financial filing cabinet
08 March 2015
Most of us are in danger of seeing our financial affairs fall into disarray should serious illness or injury strike...
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Don't put inheritance on the long finger
15 February 2015
Changes to Capital Acquisitions Tax (CAT - also known as inheritance or gift tax) in recent years are a big consideration for those with assets to pass on...
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New hope for buyers: Five years before full 20pc mortgage cap
25 January 2015
Homebuyers will have five years to escape the full brunt of the new 20% mortgage deposit rules....
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Oil prices to double by late 2015.. By Louise McBride, Sunday Independent
18 January 2015
The price of oil has crashed from US$115 a barrel last June to about $45 (€39) last week largely because of oversupply and weak demand.
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Central Bank washes its hands over interest rates
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Economic Outlook for 2015
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Market report: ISEQ hits six-year high as Ryanair shares surge
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750,000 to benefit as pension levy scrapped over two years
15 October 2014
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Budget 2015: Top income tax rate cut, USC rates changed
14 October 2014
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House buyers will have to save up for bigger deposits from next year.
07 October 2014
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Top Fund Loomis dumps its Irish Bonds
05 October 2014
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Irish economy is shining light for others as growth surges..
22 September 2014
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Kickstarter the wolrld’s largest funding community launching in Ireland…….
15 September 2014
The world’s largest funding community, boasting backers from every nation on earth, is this morning launching in Ireland.....
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Gold Prices fall to a 7 1/2 month low.
11 September 2014
Gold fell to its lowest level in 7-1/2 months today on a strong dollar and easing tensions in Ukraine.
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Irish Standard Life Shareholders in line for €1,000 payout
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House building still falling despite shortages
09 September 2014