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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Committee of Experts on the Evaluation of Anti-Money Laundering Measures and the Financing of Terrorism, known as MONEYVAL, has published its 2025 typologies report highlighting a sharp increase in crypto related crime and increasingly sophisticated sanctions evasion techniques. The report offers detailed insight into how criminal networks are adapting […]

Reflecting on 2025 and looking ahead into 2026, Ireland continues to see record-high corporation tax revenues. In 2025, receipts climbed sharply, rising around 17% year-on-year to nearly €33 billion. This reflects robust economic activity and the continuing contribution of large multinationals to the Exchequer. Ireland faces the dual challenge of […]

Starting a Business in Ireland There are many reasons why starting a business in Ireland is a smart decision. Ireland’s economy has shown consistent growth above the EU average. Ireland is one of the most favoured locations for business in Europe when you couple it with easy access to mainland […]