Tax Reform Politicians back calls for revamp of tax and welfare systems to tackle ‘significant future challenges’The Commission on Taxation and Welfare’s report found pressure on long term fiscal sustainability, in particular from Ireland’s ageing demographic profile
Personal Finance Don’t just build your business – build your wealth as you goBusiness owners have an opportunity to create wealth and financial safety beyond their business through strategic pension planning. Here’s how
Politics Family carers set to qualify for state pension from 2024Change is expected to benefit up to 1,000 carers per year
Personal Finance More than half of women feel financially unprepared for retirementFashionista Sonya Lennon says it’s ‘terrifying’ that one in three have made no provision for their future as auto-enrolment is set to come into effect next year
Pensions Humphreys pulls back pension reform until after local electionsMinister’s plan, which means many workers will miss out on the maximum state pension rate of €265 per week, is to be phased in from 2025
Social Welfare Plans to raise PRSI to maintain pension age stalled Government accused of ducking “tough decision” to raise PRSI ahead of forthcoming elections
Tax We are in a unique position now to plan saving for the future Increasing the tax limits for each age category, or having a single maximum limit for all, would serve to promote savings
Personal Finance Dreaming of early retirement? Here’s what you need to knowIt’s an enticing goal, but to achieve it you need to understand your financial needs, get professional advice and avoid some common mistakes
Pensions Directors rush to bolster pension pots as state introduces new incentivesUnder new regulations, company directors have a chance to make unlimited contributions to retirement savings schemes – and they are grabbing it
Economy Government set to approve new multibillion-euro public investment fundThe Irish state is planning to establish a “counter cyclical” investment fund that will invest in infrastructure and other capital projects during economic downturns
Corporation Tax IFAC: Tax windfalls offer opportunity to deal with future pension costsFiscal watchdog estimates €11.5bn of Irish corporation tax collected last year was generated by the worldwide activities of multinational companies with bases here
Banking AIB and Great-West Lifeco inject €250m into new joint venture business AIB LifeThe new company will offer a range of life protection, pension and investment products exclusively to AIB’s more than 3 million customers in Ireland
Pensions Campaigners call for state pension to be set at 34% of average earningsThe Pension Promise campaign has been launched to address the challenge of pension poverty, seeking a €53 weekly increase to the state pension
Pensions Plans to wind-up Tony Flanagan’s embattled pension firm hit legal snagComplications in appointing administers could see creditors ask court to take alternative insolvency routes
Pensions State pension to increase in Budget 2024 - VaradkarIt comes following calls to increase pension to€310 a week
Custom House Capital The men behind the Custom House Capital conspiracy are finally called to account Four former senior executives have been sentenced for their roles in the fraudulent use of €61m of clients’ money
Legal Tony Flanagan cuts off lawyers mid-case, US court toldThe lawyers representing the pension fund boss said that they haven’t been paid and have not been able to contact him
Legal Son of bankrupt Tory peer claims he was victim of ‘misappropriation’ of funds Accusations by Edward Magan heard in Leeds court as part of a winding up petition against company belonging to Irish pension fund manager Tony Flanagan
Legal Wilton Group files to dismiss multimillion dollar US law suitAmerican business consultant is suing two companies in Tony Flanagan’s group over a ‘significant’ company merger payment
Pensions Harris asked to intervene in UCC €16m academic pensions top-ups rowMinister has agreed to help sort out long-running dispute between the university and the Higher Education Authority over who should foot the bill
