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Insights | 26.05.2023
Surplus to Requirements
The positive economic rebound that Ireland has enjoyed since the re-opening of the economy post Covid-19 has resulted in robust public finances. However, both the banking and sovereign crises experienced in 2008 and 2012, respectively, remain fresh in the minds of policymakers. Determined to avoid the sins of the past, plans to create a long-term public sector savings vehicle were outlined earlier this month.
Insights | 26.05.2023
Farra Marine: Oceans of Opportunity
Faced with volatile energy prices, climate change and concerns about security of supply, renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power are without doubt the way forward in achieving ambitious targets set by governing bodies.
Insights | 26.05.2023
Alphabet – Dominating the Global Search Engine Space
Alphabet, which launched in 2015, is the holding company for Google, the world’s dominant internet search engine. Alphabet is divided into two main divisions; Google Services and Google Cloud.
Insights | 24.04.2023
Economic Clouds Still on the Horizon Despite Positive Start to 2023
Key data in the early part of 2023 point to a near-term improvement in growth prospects in the world’s largest economies.
Insights | 24.04.2023
Capital Acquisitions Tax: The Gift That Keeps On Giving
Estate planning is best described as planning the transfer of assets to multiple generations in the most tax efficient way possible.
Insights | 24.04.2023
MIPIM 2023: The World’s Leading Real Estate Gathering
When the real estate world descended on the Croisette in Cannes this March, the economic, political and financial challenges currently impacting global investment infused the espresso-filled conversations throughout the week.
Insights | 09.03.2023
ESG Criticism: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investing is growing at an unprecedented rate, with current demand for ESG products far exceeding supply. PwC expects ESG assets under management in the US alone to more than double, from $4.5 trillion in 2021 to $10.5 trillion in 2026, with the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) channeling $390 billion into the fight against climate change.
Insights | 09.03.2023
Making A Play In Video Games Can Bring In A High Score
The video games industry has had an incredible run, benefitting greatly from the pandemic, with the Global gaming market worth at least $180b!
Insights | 09.03.2023
Dividend Compounding Can Protect Against Inflation
Investment markets have become very short-term. While there was much angst around the January US CPI inflation number which came in more or less a consensus at 6.4%, there was less reference to the fact it was still a high inflation rate and that investors’ assets are under pressure in terms of maintaining purchasing power.
Insights | 13.02.2023
This Year Unlikely To Be Just A Simple Reverse Of 2022
Notwithstanding the Russia/Ukraine conflict, last year was one that saw the persistence of high inflation dominate almost all other stories, resulting in a very aggressive monetary policy response by global Central Banks.