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SMEs to maintain or increase sustainability investments
Over 90% of small and medium sized businesses in Ireland plan to maintain or increase their investment in sustainability practices over the next year. The SME sustainability sentiment survey conducted by Behaviour and Attitudes for Uisce Éireann reveals that 73% of companies plan to maintain their current level of investment, while 20% expect to increase…
Read MoreECB raises interest rates again but keeps options open for September
The European Central Bank has today raised interest rates for the ninth consecutive time and said it was open-minded about further tightening as stubbornly high inflation and recession worries pull policymakers in opposing directions. Fighting off a historic surge in prices, the ECB has now lifted borrowing costs by a combined 425 basis points since…
Read MoreLeadership Skills: The Bedrock of Effective Management
Kildare Audit & Accountancy Services know that Leadership skills are the foundation upon which effective management is built. Whether leading a team, a department, or an entire organisation, possessing strong leadership abilities is vital for success. Leaders not only guide their teams towards goals but also inspire and empower individuals to perform at their best.…
Read MoreCorporate insolvencies rise 30% in first half of year
329 corporate insolvencies were recorded in Ireland in the first half of the year, new figures from Deloitte show. This is up 30% on the same time last year, when 253 insolvencies were recorded. 186 corporate insolvencies were recorded in the second quarter of the year, up 30% on the previous quarter. These figures represent…
Read MoreGas demand 9% lower in June compared to last year
Warmer weather and the ending of the academic year in education institutions led to demand for gas dropping by 10% in June compared to May. Overall, gas demand was 9% lower in June of this year compared to last, Gas Networks Ireland said. The residential sector drew -53% less gas in June compared to a…
Read MoreFurther 0.25% increase in interest rates expected from ECB today
The European Central Bank (ECB) is expected to raise interest rates again at a meeting of its Governing Council in Frankfurt today. Markets are expecting a further 0.25% rise in rates, as efforts continue to bring inflation in the euro area under control. If rates do increase as expected today, it would be the ninth…
Read MoreStrategic Planning and Formulation: Paving the Path to Long-Term Success
know that in today’s dynamic and competitive business landscape, long-term success is not achieved by chance. It requires a well-thought-out roadmap that aligns the organisation’s goals, resources, and actions. Strategic planning and formulation play a pivotal role in shaping an organisation’s future and setting it on a course towards sustainable growth and prosperity. In this…
Read MoreMortgage activity slows but lending to FTB remains robust
The volume of new mortgages drawn down by first-time buyers in the second three months of the year fell for the first time since the pandemic in 2020. However, first-time buyers remained the single biggest segment of the market by both volume and value, accounting for 63%. According to new data from the Banking and…
Read MoreGovernment extends Abhaile scheme for four more years
The Abhaile scheme, which supports families who are in serious or long-term mortgage arrears and are at risk of losing their homes, has been extended by the Government for a further four years. Funded and managed jointly by the Department of Social Protection and the Department of Justice, the scheme was set up in 2016…
Read More20% never carry cash, younger people leading the way
Younger people are leading the way when it comes to cashless living, with half of 18-24 year olds saying they never carry money. New figures from Royal London Ireland, a life insurance and pensions company, show that in total, 20% of people in Ireland never carry cash. Those over the age of 55 were less…
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