CLIMATE Explainer: What are scope 3 emissions and why are they causing companies a headache? Large companies have struggled to calculate scope 3 emissions as smaller firms further down the value chain have not totted up their numbers
Investing Labour’s crackdown on UK non-doms boosts Irish attractiveness, tax experts predictLabour has said it will close remaining ‘loopholes’ in the Tory’s promised reforms
Stock Take Flutter tempted by $3 trillion US index market, but inclusion is not guaranteedMoving to the US is seen as a no-brainer, but there are risks involved that can expose firms
Companies Explainer: Why AIB and PTSB are moving to pay €2.5m to buy out ‘trapped’ pre-crash shareholdersBoth banks are looking to pay their smaller investors a 5 per cent premium to incentivise their exit, we explain why and what it means for small investors
Investing Isif to divest almost €3 million from companies in illegal Israeli settlementsThe Ireland Strategic Investment Fund held six companies, including five banks, that were operating in the area
Companies Vision Capital ‘asks shareholders’ to foot €425k bill for its Ires Reit activist campaignThe company has put forward a number of resolutions ahead of the annual general meeting on 2 May
Markets Explainer: Are Irish Reits the solution to housing and stock exchange crises or dead as a dodo?Ireland’s real estate investment trust regime is being considered as part of the government’s review into funds
Companies The good, the bad and the gloomy: Irish firms gear up for AGM seasonAlong with specific company issues, remuneration, gender diversity and climate commitments could raise red flags for investors
Property Reits are ‘ineffective and inferior’ due to government reforms, KPMG saysThe big four firm said changes introduced in 2019 ruined the structure
Energy Green energy fund to deploy over €215m into IrelandSustainable Development Capital is already working on a project to utilise clean energy to power data centres
Climate & Environment ISIF to deploy €278m into climate projectsFund will make three new climate investments targeting offshore wind energy, renewable energy developers and start-ups in energy transition
Regulation Honohan: ‘Collapse of banking system could easily happen again’The introduction of a simple clause into the role of CBI has sent shivers through one part of the market and enthusiasm through another
Interview Interview: BlackRock’s Enda McMahon on the asset manager’s masterplan for Irish growthEnda McMahon, chief executive of BlackRock’s Irish operation, outlined numerous market dynamics that would see the company expand its presence
Investing Dubai-headquartered wealth manager GSB enters Irish marketThe company was founded in Dubai in 2021 and entered the UK market in 2022
Investing Davy report: Funds readying more capital for Irish property and energy projectsA survey conducted by Davy Finance found that over 90 per cent of lenders are planning to increase their exposure to Irish credit
Investing State Street warns of talent exodus as it echoes BlackRock’s call for Central Bank reformSpeaking at the opening of State Street’s new office the Minister of Finance said the government was committed to “ensuring Ireland remains attractive”
Investing BlackRock calls for restoration of Central Bank’s role in promoting financial services sectorEnda McMahon, chief executive of BlackRock’s Irish operations, said the mandate should include support for growth and innovation of the industry
News Irish haircare brand looks to go Supernova with new toolBelfast-based We Are Paradoxx, led by Yolanda Cooper, is seeking new financing as it launches its patented Supernova hair tool
Companies Increase tax relief on employee share schemes to €20,000 or lose FDI, business groups warnDepartment of Finance told it must increase tax efficiency of share plan structures for multinational corporations if IDA Ireland is to keep winning investment
Markets Return or reputation? Néstle and GSK cases show what really drives ESG actionInvestors filed a resolution against Nestlé on healthy foods but have not taken interest in GSK’s involvement in the mother and baby crisis