| Regulatory regime needs to change before the VHI can be privatised |
Issue: 09 / 2003 |
| The possible privatisation of the VHI has surfaced and resurfaced on a number of occasions, writes Professor Ray Kinsella, but unless Ireland’s regulatory regime changes, privatisation will not be the answer to VHI’s woes. |
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| Results of risk review process revealed |
Issue: 09 / 2003 |
| Following on from the internal risk management review requested by the Governor of the Central Bank , John Hurley, last year, in the wake of losses at AIB’s then US subsidiary, AllFirst, the Central Bank has revealed the results of the exercise in its Summer Bulletin 2003. |
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| Risk management needs proper attention in Irish firms |
Issue: 09 / 2003 |
| New technology and regulation means more opportunities to implement effective risk management. Charlie Barry outlines the benefits of risk management and suggests an implementation plan for CFOs. |
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| Running treasury |
Issue: 09 / 2003 |
| As chief executive officer of Bank of Ireland Treasury & International, Mick Sweeney’s hectic day involves running from meeting to meeting while keeping track of the markets. |
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| Syndicated lending |
Issue: 09 / 2003 |
| In the second of a two part series on syndicated lending, Alan Doyle explains the main roles of those involved in a syndicate deal, as well as detailing the typical process and timetable of such a deal. |
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| UK Tax Reform |
Issue: 09 / 2003 |
| The UK Treasury has published a consultation document on the reform of UK corporation tax. It has implications for Ireland in so far as the ideas may influence thinking on Irish corporation tax. It may also have implications for Irish businesses with investments, whether in trading companies or property, in the UK. It will be of particular interest to Irish financial service companies since it may ultimately impact on their competitive advantage vis a vis UK financial service companies. |
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| Upturn to continue |
Issue: 09 / 2003 |
| Economists predict equity markets will rise into 2004. |
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| What IFSRA needs to do to promote financial services |
Issue: 09 / 2003 |
| There are golden opportunities for IFSRA to establish itself as the principal theatre of debate on the future regulation of the Irish financial services industry, writes Liam Flynn in this analysis of what IFSRA should do it ensure it is a business friendly regulator to the financial services industry. |
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| Who’s who in Finance: Ian Clancy, Marsh Management Services |
Issue: 09 / 2003 |
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| Who’s who in Finance: Paul Finnerty, Partner, KPMG Corporate Finance |
Issue: 09 / 2003 |
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| Who's who in Finance: Darina Heavey, Senior Investment Manager, Anglo Irish Bank Private Banking |
Issue: 09 / 2003 |
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| A holistic approach to risk management can save time and money |
Issue: 07 / 2003 |
| Dealing with each risk separately has disadvantages say Michael McMahon and Antoinette Flynn. |
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| Banks need to step up their preparations as the deadline for Basel edges closer |
Issue: 07 / 2003 |
| With the publication of the third and final Basel consultative paper, the architecture of the new Accord is becoming clearer write Alan Merriman and P?draic Walsh. Key to a successful implementation from the viewpoint of Irish banks will be liaison with, and lobbying of, IFSRA to ensure that Basel is implemented in the most appropriate manner for them. |
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| Boost for investment sector as KBC moves over €2 bn assets to Dublin |
Issue: 07 / 2003 |
| Dublin is to become a ‘centre of excellence’ for the KBC Group, as it transfers over E2 billion of assets to be managed by KBC Asset Management (KBCAM). |
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| EDITORIAL |
Issue: 07 / 2003 |
| New era, new opportunities |
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