Pensions Iseq firms see defined benefit pension schemes return to surplusA new analysis from Mercer estimated the surplus at over €1.1 billion last year
Policy The population policy puzzle: How a country set to grow bigger and older will be paid forAs new data shows the population could breach 7 million by 2057, what are the policy implications for the government?
Personal Finance Dreaming of retiring early? Here’s what to bear in mindEarly retirement is not an impossible dream, but it does require careful planning and preparation
Pensions Indian conglomerate Tata wins €150m auto-enrolment contract as ‘landmark’ bill passesLaws that will automatically enrol hundreds of thousands of workers into pension scheme welcomed by politicians despite some industry concerns
ESG ESG never promised to be ‘golden egg’ but death greatly exaggerated: sustainable investment bossJames Alexander, chief executive of the UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association, has dismissed concerns that enthusiasm for ESG is waning
Economy Ireland’s age-related spending set to rise the fastest in the EUThe Department of Finance warned that without significant policy adjustment, Ireland’s ageing population could require an additional €16 billion a year
UK Top Irish investment exec to advise Labour on growth Joe McDonnell will help Keir Starmer’s party boost business investment in the UK and unlock private capital
Pensions PRSI reforms to impact high earners more, ESRI report findsAverage disposable income of the top 40 per cent of earners is set to fall by between 0.8 and 0.9 per cent by 2028
Personal Finance €2 million Standard Fund Threshold ‘discriminates significantly’ against private sectorIn its pre-Budget 2025 submission, Brokers Ireland claimed that public sector pensions were undervalued by the SFT regime
Comment Ronan McGrath: Easy for Pearse Doherty with his gold-plated pension to criticise reforms By facilitating higher pension contributions, we can ensure that retirement is a time of comfort, not concern
Pensions Isme threatens to ‘reignite’ legal challenge over state pension policyCase related to the €2 million cap on pension savings subject to tax relief, which the body claims is ‘tax discriminatory’ towards private sector workers
Personal Finance The benefits business: Will you need to pay tax on your company perks?A range of perks are on offer from employers, but it’s important not to overlook hidden costs
Companies Vast majority of businesses have significant concerns over auto-enrolment pensionsThe government’s auto-enrolment scheme will apply to almost 800,000 workers
Personal Finance Being more hands-on with your pension could pay dividends Getting a pension should only be the beginning of your retirement planning
Personal Finance New pension rules will double burden on employers – Chartered Accountants IrelandThe industry group is seeking changes to new auto-enrolment rules bill
Personal Finance Disincentives for higher earners risk ‘undermining’ auto-enrolment pension schemeSociety of Actuaries warned government tax relief anomalies for higher earners would cause widespread criticism and confusion
Finance The Freedom Kit: Why you need an emergency fund and the easiest way to get itThe importance of an emergency fund cannot be underestimated, and is step one on the path to financial freedom
Personal Finance Personal Finance: Thinking about buying a property through your pension? Here’s what you need to knowThere are several factors to bear in mind if you decide to go down this road
Policy Senior gardaí blast government as ‘next to nothing’ done to correct pension gap AGSI said the anomaly preventing some members from collecting pensions is impacting recruitment
Personal Finance Explainer: What will auto-enrolment mean for execs on cusp of €2m pension limit?High paid executives who no longer pay into their pension to avoid the Standard Fund Threshold will be subject to auto-enrolment