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Deals of the year 2007: Aer Lingus and Eircom amongst groundbreaking deals
Some of the largest deals ever transacted in the Irish market are recognised in this year's FINANCE 'Deals of the Year' 2007, including Riverdeep's $4.5 billion reverse takeover of Houghton Mifflin, Ulster Bank's €3.9 billion securitisation and Babcock & Brown's €2.4 billion acquisition of Eircom. This year's awards also acknowledge new developments such as the first securitisation of non-conforming mortgages in the Start deal, as well as deal types we haven't seen for some years - such as the Aer Lingus flotation, which was the first privatisation since 1999 and the first listing on the Irish Stock Exchange in over two years.
Click here to see all the winners |
ING joins Irish Stock Exchange
ING Wholesale Banking, a business line of the Dutch ING Group, has become a member of the Irish Stock Exchange and primary dealer on the Irish government bond market. |
Stamp duty changes on securities transactions
The Finance Act heralded a fundamental and welcome change in the stamp duty regime governing securities transactions. This followed a useful process of consultation with industry prior to the introduction of legislation. |
A Day in the Life: Tom McAleese Managing Director of Barclays Bank
As managing director of Barclays Bank Ireland plc, Tom McAleese is responsible for managing and growing the bank's presence in Ireland. On a daily basis, this involves identifying new business opportunities, keeping up to date with all of the bank's various departments, dealing with the firm's corporate profile and meeting with potential job candidates. |
So you've made a million - what next?
As Ireland's wealthy grow both in prominence and numbers, a new book has been launched aimed at advising the fortunate on how to manage their hard-earned cash. |
People on the move
A brief look at some recent appointments in Ireland's financial sector |
