Legal EU reprimand over Ireland’s ‘lackadaisical’ dirty money policy ‘unsurprising’European Commission said it identified ‘several instances of incorrect transposition’ of an anti-money laundering directive into Irish law
Finance The Freedom Kit: Your guide to financial wellness in 6 easy movesStaying on top of personal or family finances will curb money worries, and create less stressful lives, and most importantly, it gives you choice
EU EU marks Ireland’s card over trust register amid money laundering concerns Brussels has launched an infringement procedure against the government for failing to fully comply with rules on trusts
Economy Domestic economic outlook revised downThe government on Tuesday published its annual stability programme update (SPU) which sets out the economic and fiscal parameters for the year ahead
EU MEPs adopt contentious fiscal rules tackling debt and deficitsGreen and left-leaning MEPs say reforms mark a ‘return to austerity’
Tech Google’s Dublin HQ earmarked for ‘Fin’oogler hub’ amid overhaul to finance operationRestructuring - which will result in job losses - forms part of tech giant’s effort to redirect resources towards AI investment
Finance Accountancy bodies seek merger as sector combats ‘generational challenges’CPA Ireland intends to hold a meeting to approve a proposed scheme of arrangement to facilitate the amalgamation next month
Tax ‘The chuckle brothers act can’t last’: Coalition partners hone in on tax in bid to reclaim political groundFine Gael and Fianna Fáil both working up separate party manifestos on tax measures as budget nears
Finance The Freedom Kit: ‘The personal finance playbook needs to be rewritten for this new era of longevity’Qualified financial advisor and HerMoney Founder, Carol Brick, on how to make your money go further, now that so many are living for longer
Economy Up to budget watchdog to hold coalition ‘accountable’ as EU fiscal rules won’t, experts warnThe new EU fiscal rules seek to keep member state’s spending and debt in check, but Ireland’s unique GDP and corporate taxes make it an outlier once again
UL Controversy University of Limerick spending scandal puts €100m funding in doubtNew details emerge of how controversial overspend on student homes was handled as watchdog orders pause on all capital spending
Economy Corporate tax falls but ministers expect recovery later in 2024Michael McGrath and Paschal Donohoe said fall in corporate tax receipts likely a blip, but that the ‘era of consistent over performance’ is coming to a close
Finance The Freedom Kit: ‘Inflationary pressure has been serious. It is time to re-engage some good old-fashioned common sense’The pandemic created an almost cashless shopping economy which has posed multiple challenges for those who struggle to manage money and credit. But there is a way to get debt-free
Economy Bank of England braces for Bernanke review reckoningThe former US Federal Reserve chair will publish a review of the bank’s economic forecasting in early April
Finance The Freedom Kit: Three steps to ensuring your pension is working hard enough for youWomen receive pensions that are on average 37 per cent lower than men, so understanding your pension position and how to maximise it is key – here’s how to do it
Finance The Freedom Kit: Your mini guide to the business of marriageWhat exactly are you financially signing up for when it comes to marriage? Here are just some of the implications potential spouses need to know
Climate Finance More taxes needed to raise trillions in public and private climate finance – EU climate commissionerWopke Hoekstra said that while public debt levels would limit further government investment, more money had to be found for climate action
Finance Donohoe’s chances to become IMF boss gone as Germany backs Kristalina GeorgievaEndorsement has cast further doubt that on the idea that Paschal Donohoe might land the role
Nama Nama staff get €20m in termination payments and €2m in bonusesNama is to wind down by the end of 2025 with staff being incentivised through bespoke retention and redundancy packages to remain with the agency
The Last Post Criticism of Central Bank power fuels Ireland’s growing bad rap A story in the Financial Times on the CBI’s ‘excessive’ fitness and probity regime should ring alarm bells here