Regulatory compliance stands as an essential pillar to ensure trust, security, and integrity in the financial services industry. Amid this intricate web of obligations, Irish company, Fenergo, has prominently risen as a global frontrunner, providing SaaS-based client lifecycle management and transaction monitoring for financial firms. Wielding innovative solutions, Fenergo enables financial institutions to accelerate business […]

In a rapidly evolving financial landscape, Ireland’s financial services sector has risen as a notable global contender, boasting a thriving ecosystem of around 9,000 financial services companies that employ over 100,000 people. With assets under administration exceeding USD 5 trillion, Ireland has solidified its position as the third-largest financial services hub on a global scale. […]

With an increase in allocation to ESG products, Ireland is becoming a leader in sustainable finance The European Commission’s Green Deal is striving to make Europe the world’s first climate neutral continent by 2050. To make this ambition a reality, the European Commission’s Action Plan on Sustainable Finance is redirecting EUR one trillion of capital […]

Despite Challenges, the Sector Remains Strong Finance is big business in Ireland, and as of late, international financial services (IFS) in particular play a crucial role in the Irish economy. 11 of the world’s 15 largest insurance businesses have a presence in Ireland, with Irish insurance companies serving 25 million customers across 110 countries. Additionally, […]

The country’s financial services sector is one of the EU’s most important hubs Ireland is a financial powerhouse, and the fourth largest provider of wholesale financial services in the European Union. The country’s international financial services (IFS) sector encompasses more than 430 financial services companies serving every major economy globally. Home to 20 of the […]

Technology-driven innovation and forward-thinking financial institutions are driving the success of Ireland’s international financial services sector To ensure Ireland’s international financial services industry (IFS) continues to thrive as a top-tier global location of choice for IFS, the Irish government created a strategy, Ireland for Finance. The strategy is based on four key pillars. First, by […]

Impact investing, blockchain, fintech, and cryptocurrencies The Swiss financial services sector continues to evolve as a new wave of financial institutions and trends are transforming the field. In addition to the adaptation of traditional Swiss financial services now ensuring transparency at the forefront, there has been a surge in socially responsible investing, blockchain technology, fintech, […]

A new wave of financial institutions are transforming the field Previously notorious for offshore bank accounts, secret holdings and masked account holders, the Swiss financial services and banking sector has completely evolved, with transparency at the forefront. Switzerland now adheres to strict regulations, requiring institutions to disclose all assets held by American account holders. In […]

Grant Thornton Ireland: Driving Business with Purpose How do you assess Ireland’s economy?  Ireland is a small and open economy that it is heavily affected by global economic events. It is the reason why our economy was severely impacted a few years ago, and is now experiencing such a strong rebound. Brexit is Ireland’s biggest […]

Ireland Set to Become the Largest Common Law Jurisdiction in the EU Post-Brexit There is a strong initiative across the Irish legal sector to promote Ireland as a convenient and appropriate hub for international transactions  Maples Group is a leading service provider offering clients a comprehensive range of legal services for the British Virgin Islands, […]