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International investors are keen to spend money in the European market but want to ensure they make a return, according to Elkstone

Regulatory uncertainty hits housing investment - Elkstone

Regulatory uncertainty is stiffling much-needed investment in residential housing, according to private market specialists Elkstone.

Business • 12 May

37,500 full-time equivalents now work in the industry

Regulatory environment biggest issue facing funds sector

The regulatory environment and availability of the necessary talent are among the biggest factors influencing future growth of the funds and asset management industry here, a new study has found.

Business • 23 Sep 24

34 SPVs out of a total of 3,000 registered here have been found by the Central Bank to have a Russian sponsor

Three Irish SPVs found to be subject to EU sanctions

The Taoiseach has said that three Irish domiciled special purpose entities that were established by a Russian company have so far been found to fall within the scope of EU sanctions announced last week.

Business • 01 Mar 22

NAMA CEO Brendan McDonagh said today's payment represents just one of a number of cash transfers NAMA continues to make from its lifetime surplus

NAMA makes 4th payment to Exchequer from surplus

The National Asset Management Agency has completed the latest transfer of €250m in funds to the Exchequer.

Business • 30 Sep 21

The survey also found that there is a heightened awareness of the environmental and sustainability agenda

Irish pension funds diversify amid uncertain outlook

Pension funds here have lowered their exposure and diversified into property, infrastructure and hedge funds according to a new report from Mercer.

Business • 08 Jul 19

Enterprise Ireland's Competitive Start Fund will offer up to €50,000 in equity support to early stage FinTech firms

New Enterprise Ireland fund for FinTech start-ups

A new €0.5m fund has been established to support the growing number of start-ups focused on technology for the financial sector.

Business • 26 May 16

Councillors were told the deficit is "serious" and could affect services

Dublin's homeless funding €18m less than needed

Dublin City Council has said the Government has left it €18m short in tackling homelessness.

News • 06 Jul 15

Government publishes its 9th Action Plan for Jobs' quarterly progress report

New State bank to help fund Irish SMEs

Over €500m in additional credit will be made available to SMEs through the establishment of the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland, the Government said today.

Business • 22 May 14

Nicolas Sarkozy was questioned for 12 hours over campaign financing

Nicolas Sarkozy questioned over campaign funds

French former President Nicolas Sarkozy has not been put under formal investigation by magistrates looking into whether he received illegal campaign funds.

News • 23 Nov 12

€12m 'angel' investment for start-ups

The Halo Business Angel Network has said that €12m in angel investment was given for 29 tech start-ups last year.

Business • 12 Apr 12

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