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Competitiveness should come first
The biggest economic crisis facing the Republic of Ireland since 1985-87 now exists. The last crisis, and its resolution gave us the Celtic Tiger. This crisis can do something similar, and perhaps even more. The easy part is working out what should be done. |
FINANCE Accountancy Survey 2008: Top 20 recruitment for 2008/2009 will be down by 19 p.c.
For the year in prospect, projected recruitment is put at 1,878, down from 1082 in 2007/2008, a fall of 18.8 p.c.. The brunt of the decline will be in professional recruitment, down from 527 last year to to 317 this year and non professional graduate recruitment, down from 226 last year to 127 this year. |
Recent capital markets activity focuses on restructurings, with strategic acquisitions and financings to the fore
Data and deal profiles for capital markets activity over the summer currently being compiled for the FINANCE Capital markets deal Directory which will go live in October reflects the effects of the credit markets crisis, with restructurings, re-financings, bond issues, and even securitisations being completed. |
Cost management in context
Cost management now appears to be on most companies’ agendas as the economic downturn continues to bite. However any initiatives implemented must be undertaken with the long term future of the organisation in mind. Carolyn Mackey outlines how companies should implement an Enterprise Cost Management strategy. |
The challenges now facing wealth managers
Donal Lehane outlines the challenges facing the European wealth management industry - and how the industry in Ireland has the opportunity to take stock and avoid the pitfalls experienced in the larger European market. |
Credit crisis fallout: can litigation be far behind?
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After the storm - corporate risk reporting under IFRS 7 (FRS 29)
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The subprime crisis; SME leadership; Credit derivative modelling
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Don’t damage drivers of long term economic success
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VAT on Property - Regime change has arrived
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Career Profile: Founding Partner, Commercial Law Firm
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Selling Ireland Inc
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Developments
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