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City Trust, a specialist provider of substance and corporate services for internationally mobile businesses, has announced the launch of City Trust UK, a new service designed to help companies establish and scale operations in the United Kingdom. Building on its strong track record supporting businesses entering Ireland, City Trust is […]
Recent reporting from the BBC News highlights the continued strength of Ireland’s economy, with domestic activity growing by close to 5% in 2025. This is particularly significant as it reflects underlying economic performance, rather than the often-distorted headline GDP figures driven by multinational activity. While global markets continue to face […]
The EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) represents a significant shift in how businesses are expected to operate across borders. But while it is often framed as a compliance challenge, it is better understood as a strategic opportunity. At its core, the CSDDD requires organisations to take responsibility not […]
From July to December 2026, Ireland will hold the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, a central leadership role at the heart of EU decision-making. For six months, Ireland will guide negotiations, broker agreement between Member States, and help deliver EU laws and policies that affect the daily […]
Corporate governance continues to evolve as organisations respond to regulatory change, growing stakeholder scrutiny and an increasingly complex risk landscape. In 2026, governance discussions are increasingly focused on how boards operate in practice and demonstrate effective oversight, rather than simply meeting formal compliance requirements. For businesses expanding internationally, governance is […]
At a certain point in the development of every start-up, funding becomes a strategic decision rather than an operational one. Early enthusiasm must be matched with financial planning. Whether the objective is product development, recruitment, market expansion or research, the source of capital you choose will influence both growth and […]
Ireland’s pharmaceutical and life sciences sector continues to be a major contributor to national exports. The country’s long-standing position as a global manufacturing hub is reinforced by world-class regulatory compliance, skilled workforce, and strong multinational investment. A Mature and Highly Integrated Ecosystem The Irish pharmaceutical ecosystem is characterised by advanced […]
Ireland has strengthened its advanced computing and innovation ecosystem with the launch of a Cork-based supercomputer. The Boole Supercomputer is a joint venture between CloudCIX and AlloComp. This investment positions Ireland as a competitive hub for artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, and research-intensive industries across Europe. High-performance computing (HPC) has […]
MONEYVAL has recently recognised significant improvements in Latvia’s anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CFT) framework, while highlighting areas for further supervisory enhancement. This development reflects a broader European trend: regulatory authorities are increasingly focused not just on legislation, but on effective implementation, monitoring, and cross-border cooperation. MONEYVAL evaluates compliance […]
Major international organisations including the Financial Action Task Force, Egmont Group, INTERPOL and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime have jointly released a new handbook aimed at strengthening international cooperation in anti money laundering and counter terrorist financing investigations. The publication reflects growing recognition that financial crime is […]
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