The changing role of corporate treasury was the topic of a symposium conducted by FInance amongst a panel of leading Irish bank corporate treasury figures.
Credit insurance is an issue that companies ignore at their peril. Unfortunately, all too many do just that, relying on an over-confidence in their own knowledge of their overseas customers.
Irish pension schemes with holdings in the US stock market have enjoyed an exceptional return of up to 62 per cent since the euro was first launched, thanks to a 22 per cent rise in the US stock market plus the strengthening of the dollar against the euro.
Keeping his finger on the pulse from Fermoy and Dublin, BUPA Ireland finance director Niall Devereux juggles product-launch reviews and planning meetings in an average day on the job.
A scheme of capital allowances for the conversion of upper floors of commercial premises to residential use has been announced. It is subject to EU approval.
Paul Keenan and Orlagh McKeon explore different types of management buy outs are such an opportunity for Irish companies and looks at some of the options available.
A tax relief that can yield an employee tax free income of ?10,000 per annum is not widely availed of. Approved profit sharing schemes are rare outside semi-state companies.
