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We are proud to support Fidelity International on the launch of the first Irish-domiciled UCITS ETF to use the new semi-transparent portfolio disclosure rules, recently approved by the Central Bank of Ireland. We expect this innovation will help deliver investors additional choice through a structure that combines the efficiency, flexibility, and tradability of an ETF with the ability to help protect the intellectual property of active investment strategies. 

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“Cloud data platform Aiven has chosen Cork City as the location for its European, Middle East, and African (EMEA) hub as part of its latest expansion which is expected to create 40 jobs over the next three years.”

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AIB is leading innovation in Irish banking with enterprise-scale deployment of Microsoft Copilot tools to simplify work and empower over 10,000 employees. These AI capabilities support colleagues and drive greater innovation for AIB customers, transforming how the organisation works, builds, and innovates. Graham Fagan Catherine Doyle Microsoft

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🚀 From Contractors to Core Team Members in Record Time! 🚀 💼 We recently helped a leading Irish payments company tackle hiring challenges by implementing a contract-to-perm model. 💥 A total of 8 contractors were placed, with an average search-to-start time of 10 days. 💥 6 of these have already transitioned into permanent roles - boosting productivity and ensuring long-term cultural fit. Want to know how we did it? Read the full case study here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eG4FQdHr #TeamExpansion #HiringSuccess #TemptoPerm

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"US multinational Canto to expand Cork office with creation of 50 new jobs" Located on South Mall, the software company said its Cork hub will help several key areas, including AI research, cloud infrastructure optimisation and frontend modernisation https://lnkd.in/eVeEfWYm

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Bank of Ireland has today published its H125 results, reporting PBT of €721m and ROTE of 14.8%. This reflects strong strategic execution, with AUM, Irish loans and deposits growing, supporting an upgraded outlook for net interest income in FY25 and beyond.    Myles O'Grady O’Grady, Bank of Ireland Group CEO: “The Group had a good H1 performance, with a profit before tax of €0.7 billion and is on track to deliver its full year targets. We are mid-way through the final year of our strategy and delivering with momentum. This is underpinned by our strategic execution, differentiated business model and the attractive markets we operate in. Product and digital innovations are strengthening our customer outcomes. Against an uncertain international backdrop, the Irish economy is resilient. Bank of Ireland is well positioned to navigate this environment, generating strong levels of capital to support customers, grow our balance sheet, invest in the business and deliver attractive shareholder returns.”   For the full breakdown, visit: https://lnkd.in/errRqc64

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Kyndryl’s new research on Irish consumers’ cybersecurity habits reveals that households face an escalating threat from #cyberattacks, with 21% reporting having experienced scams or online fraud in the past year. Despite rising threats, the study shows that consumers lack basic #cybersecurity precautions and highlights divided views on who is responsible for public education. At Kyndryl, we believe in a collaborative effort across institutions to foster a more secure digital society and we’re committed to supporting that mission. Read more: https://lnkd.in/geg7ES-C #TheHeartOfProgress

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Insurance company PIB Group has acquired Mullingar-based CK Financial Solutions (CKFS), pushing the value of financial assets under management in its Irish operations to more than €1.2 billion, the company said on Thursday https://lnkd.in/eu-KE5w7

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Today, we announce the results of our survey of senior figures in Irish financial services organisations, carried out in partnership with HPE. The survey produced some striking results around cybersecurity and AI. 65% of surveyed organisations have experienced a cyber breach in the past year, with 31% not confident in their ability to prevent one in the next 12 months. 90% of organisations are currently using AI and some 84% of senior managers use it to do their job. 30%, however, stated that they do not feel adequately trained to take full advantage of emerging technologies. Martin Patterson, Auxilion Head of Innovation: "Organisations must not only innovate but safeguard. Getting this right is the difference between coasting and competing, operating and optimising, ticking along and thriving. By creating the right IT infrastructure with services which modernise and solutions which protect, organisations can meet customer expectations while building resilience and driving growth.” https://lnkd.in/e7aQ7xAp

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New fintech startup Zen Pensions has announced its entry into the Irish pensions market, offering employers a simple, transparent and zero-cost way to provide employees with a pension that serves as an alternative to auto-enrolment. Zen Pensions was founded in 2021 and has four co-founders - Ailish Dooley, Conor O'Neill, Richard Skinner and Daire O'Brien. Read more RTE https://shorturl.at/6axDD

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Q2 2025 Market Review and Outlook Kevin Quinn, Chief Investment Strategist with Bank of Ireland Investment Markets, provides his unique insights into what happened in markets in Q2 2025 and his outlook for Q3. Click on the link below to view the full update: https://lnkd.in/gitipUC8 #ad #investmentmarkets #marketreview

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"Ireland has a unique opportunity to harness the wider expertise that exists in our bustling tech sector - bringing our expertise together with Google is one key that can begin to unlock the economic opportunity AI will bring." 📈 CeADAR Ireland and Google have signed a major strategic partnership to help Irish enterprises harness the full potential of artificial intelligence. This collaboration will provide critical support for businesses looking to adopt AI through training, real-world applications, and innovation-led solutions. This pioneering initiative places University College Dublin at the centre of Ireland's AI ecosystem, empowering companies to innovate responsibly and competitively in a rapidly changing digital economy. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eGU8QGXT

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