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HSBC hires six Credit Suisse bankers in global wealth push

British bank targeting wealthy families across oil-rich Middle East as well as Europe

Qatari royals challenge Irish court’s ability to hear Ronnie Delany defamation case

The cases have been taken by Ronnie Delany junior who alleges he was defamed by Maybourne Hotels Ltd

Man United shares jump after Qatari group makes improved offer

The football club’s stock was up 9.7 per cent to as of 5:20 a.m. in New York

MEP Maria Walsh says political group not tainted by arrest of leader

EU40 is a networking group for MEPs under 40 that was headed up by Eva Kaili who is now facing corruption charges

Final bids for Manchester United could make it the most expensive club in the world

The Glazers will now consider proposals from a local business tycoon and a Qatari banker which will rause more questions about ownership in the Premier League

Cosgrave: ‘The ethical value of one’s pontifications is proportionate to their expected outcomes’

The Web Summit chief executive says he sees no conflict between campaigning for progressive causes in Ireland and doing business with a nation infamous for human rights abuses

Editor’s picks: Sit down with the best of our big reads

Our editors pick the best writing in this week’s Business Post – including influencer Niamh Cullen’s legal dispute, and a look behind the lens of the Mick Wallace/Clare Daly political machine

Qatargate: Shock but no surprise for some as bribery scandal shakes European Parliament

Emily O’Reilly, the European Ombudsman, says more needs to be spent on anti-corruption efforts following a number of arrests and charges arising from alleged bribery and illicit lobbying activities on behalf of Qatari interests

Elaine Byrne: Qatar corruption scandal puts credibility of EU in danger

The discovery that several sitting and former MEPs have taken bribes to boost Qatar’s influence with the EU has cast a bad light on the EU’s ethics system and increased calls for it to be overhauled

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The top stories from business and politics in today’s Business Post

Qatar signed up McAteer as ambassador to ‘dispel the myths’ about the country

The former Republic of Ireland winger was enlisted to promote the Middle East country’s hosting of the World Cup, in an attempt to counter negative coverage on human rights issues

Varadkar: next trade minister will face a ‘rockier’ period

The outgoing Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, speaking on a trade mission to Denmark, predicts a harder job for whoever his successor is

Brand it like Beckham: Why the former golden boy of English football is worth £150m to Qatar

The footballing legend is coming under fire for his deal to promote the World Cup host nation, but he’s been a prolific dealmaker almost as long as he’s been a footballer

Matt Cooper: Fifa’s dirty laundry includes a load of blatant World Cup greenwashing

The world football organiser claims the 2022 World Cup in Qatar is ‘a fully carbon-neutral event’, but there are arguments that the tournament may contribute up to 10 million tonnes of carbon emissions

Up for debate: The best from the Business Post’s columnists

Insightful analysis of the main developments in business and politics from our team of writers, including Elaine Byrne, Matt Cooper and Ian Guider

Editor’s picks: Sit down with the best of our big reads

Our editors handpick the best writing in this week’s Business Post – including a charmingly winding evening with Shane MacGowan, and the lowdown on the Qatar World Cup

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World Cup joy will come from the matches, not Fifa or autocratic Qatar

Fifa does love its autocrats; Russia hosted the World Cup four years ago, now it’s Qatar’s turn and as the global spotlight shines on it, Qatar appears insecure, prickly and defensive

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Emmet Ryan: No sign of a World Cup bounce as advertisers stay on the sidelines

Pre-tournament turnover is down as the controversies surrounding host country Qatar have seen brands act cautiously around promotions, while the Christmas timing is also a factor

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‘Never has football been hijacked so completely by a country for its own ends’

The kick-off of the World Cup in Qatar shows how football has been consumed by money, writes Susan O’Keeffe

Boycott or play ball? Ireland’s football fanatics conflicted as Qatar 2022 kicks off

Controversy over the gulf nation as tournament host, its horrific human rights record and anti-LGBTQ+ stance have left competing teams, fans and media broadcasters in a quandary