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Insurance company PIB Group has acquired Mullingar-based CK Financial Solutions (CKFS), pushing the value of financial assets under management in its Irish operations to more than €1.2 billion, the company said on Thursday https://lnkd.in/eu-KE5w7

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The launch comes after AIB found that three quarters of adults in Ireland are mostly managing finances through their mobile banking app, particularly those aged 25 to 44. Ciara Ryan AIB https://lnkd.in/gtsTDszJ

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We are proud to support Fidelity International on the launch of the first Irish-domiciled UCITS ETF to use the new semi-transparent portfolio disclosure rules, recently approved by the Central Bank of Ireland. We expect this innovation will help deliver investors additional choice through a structure that combines the efficiency, flexibility, and tradability of an ETF with the ability to help protect the intellectual property of active investment strategies. 

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At 33%, Ireland’s rate of Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is one of the highest in Europe, and it's holding us back.  It is causing investors to look elsewhere and stifling the growth of indigenous enterprise.  Dublin Chamber is calling for the CGT rate to be reduced to 20% for disposals of investments in unquoted, actively trading Irish firms.  It’s time to reward risk, unlock growth, and make Ireland a more compelling and competitive place to invest and scale.  Read our Pre-Budget submission here https://lnkd.in/gp3u92K9  #VoiceofDublinBusiness

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The Irish League of Credit Unions has published its Q3 2025 results (April–June) on behalf of its affiliated credit union. The numbers tell a powerful story of continued growth and impact of credit unions across the country. 🏦 Loan Book Hits Record €6.24bn Surpassing the previous 2008 high of €6.21bn 📈 104,000 loans issued this quarter — a 17% increase on Q2 🏠 Mortgage Lending on the Rise Mortgage loan book now stands at €663m, up 28% year-on-year with mortgages now making up 10.6% of total lending 💰 Assets & Savings Continue Steady Growth Total assets: €19bn (+1.3%) Member savings: €15.87bn (+1.1%) ✅ Record Low Arrears: 2.30% A strong indicator of responsible lending and member support 🤝 Social Impact Over €4m in loans cleared through Loan Protection Insurance, relieving the burden for 650+ families €8.6m paid to next of kin under Life Savings cover, supporting 3,600 families during their most difficult moments The full report can be read at the link below https://lnkd.in/eFyinCSr The results have been widely covered, including on RTE.ie, The Irish Times, Irish Independent with ILCU CEO David Malone interviewed by Gail Conway on Morning Ireland this morning. You can listen to the clip by clicking on the link below (commences at 53.30) https://lnkd.in/ez9rgtRR Congratulations to credit unions across the country, not only for achieving outstanding financial results, but also for their unwavering support and service to their members and local communities. Brendan Jenkins Patricia Doherty David McAuley Patrick Sheehan Margaret Heffernan Helene McManus MinstD David Donagh Joan Jennings CDir Martin Busch Aoibeann Walsh Alice Grant Patrick Lawlor Barry Harrington Karen Mulligan #ForYou #NotProfit #Members #Community #FinancialInclusion #CreditUnions

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🔓 Unlocking potential in the Irish SME sector is crucial, and Paraic Burke points out that simplifying R&D tax credits is key to achieving this. 🤔 Complexity often discourages SMEs from engaging with these incentives. By revising documentation requirements and introducing targeted tax credits for digital and AI investments, we can foster an environment ripe for innovation. 🗣️ Paraic's call to action is clear: with targeted reforms, Ireland can bolster its economic landscape and enhance competitiveness globally. 📰 Read more in the Business Post article here: https://lnkd.in/eUhxzFUr. #Budget2026 #TaxPolicy

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🗓️ One week on from our meeting with the Minister Robert Troy and Bryan O'Connor, CEO of AIB Life, Insurance Ireland is reflecting on two key proposals that could modernise Ireland’s investment landscape and empower middle Ireland to invest for their future. 🔹 Life Assurance Exit Tax (LAET) reform was a central part of our discussion. We welcomed the inclusion of our long-standing proposals in the Funds Sector Review Report—including equalising LAET with Capital Gains Tax and DIRT, removing the eight-year deemed disposal rule, and repealing the 1% levy on life assurance premiums.s. 🔹 We also discussed the potential of an Irish Individual Savings Account (ISA)—a simple, flexible, and tax-efficient savings product inspired by successful models in the UK, Italy, and Sweden. With over €178 billion held on deposit by Irish households, and retail investor participation in capital markets still low, an Irish ISA could unlock capital, support long-term financial planning, and help everyday savers benefit from productive investment opportunities. These reforms are not just technical, they’re transformational. They could reshape how Irish consumers engage with savings and investment, making it easier to build wealth, plan ahead, and participate meaningfully in the economy. #PreBudgetSubmission2026 #Budget2026 #InsuranceReform #InsuranceIreland

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Auto Enrolment is coming in January 2026. Is your business ready? Our Head of Financial Planning, Martin Glennon, outlines what employers need to know and budget for as Ireland introduces mandatory auto-enrolment (My Future Fund). Key points: ✅ Employees aged 23-60 earning over €20,000 will be auto-enrolled (unless they already have qualifying pensions) ✅ Employer & employee each contribute, with State top-ups ✅ Contributions start at 1.5% and ramp up over 10 years to 6% ✅ Regular re-enrolment, communication, and budgeting will be essential 🔗 Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eM2x_dDU #AutoEnrolment #RetirementPlanning #EmployerObligations #Pensions #MyFutureFund

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Réitigh, a Dublin-based fintech, has rebranded as Resolve with an eye on increased international expansion. The business, which also has an office in London, was founded by Brian Walsh, Mark Sexton and Darragh Pelly in 2016. Read more Business Post https://shorturl.at/hJkqM

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In food and hospitality, government interventions often penalise large multinationals while aiming to support local operators which is understandable. Yet when it comes to investing, the approach is flipped — small retail investors in Ireland face some of the harshest tax treatment in Europe (33–50% on gains and income), while larger institutions can access structures and reliefs that significantly reduce their effective burden. This needs to change. https://lnkd.in/eZBuNPPj

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