While financial services are generally perceived to be preparing well for the euro changeover there are has been an overall delay in starting euro changeover plans, and there are still hurdles in data conversion to overcome. Roisin Hogge reports.
Credit institutions are expected to benefit from the extra revenue generated by the Government’s Special Savings Incentive Accounts introduced in the Finance Bill 2001.
The Irish Stock Exchange is not meeting the needs of small cap Irish firms and is in danger of damaging these companies’ ability to raise venture capital, according to recent research by the University of Limerick. Sheila Killian and Martin Breen find that ISE listing is becoming a less viable option for small firms.
Nowhere is the war for talent more intense than in the Financial Services Industry. Companies require human capital practices that will result in a more productive and engaged workforce and which in turn will lead to a more loyal customer base and better business performance. Organisations invest large sums of money on HR initiatives in the hope of attracting, retaining and motivating key employees. But what kind of return do they get on this investment? More specifically, which of the wide range of available initiatives will deliver the best return for money?
The Irish Insurance Federation and the Irish Bankers Federation are opposed to the Statutory Ombudsman Scheme proposed under the Government’s new financial regulation structure.
The Government is considering the introduction of new transfer pricing rules. This is something which should not be done hastily. It could damage economic development.
While outscourcing has been suggested as the future for corporate treasury management. Is it a realistic option for Irish companies? Aengus Murphy investigates.
Over 62 per cent of Irish chief financial officers support the introduction of International Accounting Standards for listed companies according to a recent report issued by PricewaterhouseCoopers. This compares with 79 per cent of European cfos.
Ireland must add value in order to continue as a favourable location for financial services e-commerce projects according to a report issued recently by the Government.
Both Allied Irish Bank and Bank of Ireland have joined Identrus an international organisation formed to create common global standards for Digital Certification in e-commerce.
