Generali and Natixis ink joint venture
French banking group BPCE and Italian insurance giant Generali have agreed to merge their asset management units, forming a European powerhouse with assets totalling €1.9tn. Both companies announced today that…
Commencement of Companies (Corporate Governance, Enforcement and Regulatory Provisions) Act 2024
Today, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Peter Burke, announced the commencement of the majority of the Companies (Corporate Governance, Enforcement and Regulatory Provisions) Act 2024, following its enactment and…
Sustainability under Trump’s presidency worries UK, European investors
Nearly all institutional investors in the UK and Europe (93%) are concerned about the state of sustainability under a Trump presidency, according to Pensions for Purpose, a platform connecting asset…
European boardroom gender pay gap hits 36%
The gender pay gap among non-executive directors in European financial services boardrooms widened from 31% in 2019 to 36% in 2023, even as absolute pay levels for women increased during…
Commencement of Companies (Corporate Governance, Enforcement and Regulatory Provisions) Act 2024
Today, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Peter Burke, announced the commencement of the majority of the Companies (Corporate Governance, Enforcement and Regulatory Provisions) Act 2024, following its enactment and…
Allfunds appoints senior advisor for Germany and Austria
Madrid-based B2B wealthtech platform Allfunds has appointed Sebastian Hinrichs as Senior Advisor to accelerate growth in Germany and Austria. Previously a CEO of FNZ in Germany and Fondsdepot Bank, Sebastian…
Minister Burke announces commencement of the Injuries Resolution Board’s mediation service for motor liability personal injury claims
Mediation service is extended as of 12 December 2024 to include motor liability injury claims in addition to employer and public liability injury claims Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment…
Gresham House Ventures appoints investment partner
Gresham House Ventures, a growth equity investor specialising in digitally-driven businesses in the consumer, fintech, healthcare, and service sectors, has appointed Rohit Mathur as an Investment Partner. Prior to joining…
Minister Peter Burke secures direct engagement with Brussels for agriculture sector over Mercosur concerns
Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Peter Burke TD, met with EU Trade Commissioner Sefcovic on Friday 13 last to discuss priority trade issues for Ireland. Concerns over the new…
Commencement of Screening of Third Country Transactions Act 2023
Dara Calleary TD, Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation, yesterday (17 December 2024) signed the Commencement Order for the Screening of Third Country Transactions Act 2023…