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IORP II: A bigger deal than it sounds for standalone pensions

IORP II: A bigger deal than it sounds for standalone pensions

A new obligation on pension scheme trustees to ensure effective governance

Fri Oct 29 2021 - 00:01
Yesterday’s solutions won’t necessarily solve tomorrow’s problems

Yesterday’s solutions won’t necessarily solve tomorrow’s problems

Reprofiling pension risk can make significant differences as people approach retirement

Fri Oct 29 2021 - 00:00
Retirement represents decision time on pension investment options

Retirement represents decision time on pension investment options

Approved retirement funds offer flexibility and control over investments

Fri Oct 29 2021 - 00:00
Live long and prosper: how to plan for a comfortable retirement

Live long and prosper: how to plan for a comfortable retirement

Starting a pension early is key to living standards remaining the same upon retirement

Fri Oct 29 2021 - 00:00
Pensions: the self-administered option

Pensions: the self-administered option

With a new, high compliance burden, what is the future of the SSAP model?

Fri Oct 29 2021 - 00:00
Pensions: When enough can be too much

Pensions: When enough can be too much

Any contributions above the standard fund threshold of €2m are hit with a punitive tax

Fri Oct 29 2021 - 00:00
Early drawdown of a pension can give you access when you need it most

Early drawdown of a pension can give you access when you need it most

Policy makers have been reluctant to allow tax-free early access to pension pots

Fri Oct 29 2021 - 00:00
Another target date for an auto-enrolment pension scheme likely to be missed

Another target date for an auto-enrolment pension scheme likely to be missed

Lord make me good, but not yet. Everyone agrees a national auto-enrolment pension is a good idea, but no one seems ready to pay for one

Fri Oct 29 2021 - 00:00
How green is your pension?

How green is your pension?

Workers seek superannuation that matches environment, social and governance ethics

Fri Oct 29 2021 - 00:00
Defined benefit pensions: Are they really the Rolls Royce of retirement funds?

Defined benefit pensions: Are they really the Rolls Royce of retirement funds?

They aren’t all they’re cracked up to be if the scheme isn’t fully funded when you retire

Fri Oct 29 2021 - 00:00
Pensions: Preparing for a changed world

Pensions: Preparing for a changed world

The idea of stopping work at a pre-determined age is being challenged

Fri Oct 29 2021 - 00:00
How does moving jobs affect your pension?

How does moving jobs affect your pension?

‘Jobs for life’ are not so common now, so you can take your pension with you – to a point

Thu Oct 28 2021 - 12:00
SFI director general Prof Mark Ferguson reflects on a busy and eventful year

SFI director general Prof Mark Ferguson reflects on a busy and eventful year

‘SFI’s funded research community came together to deliver outstanding cutting-edge science with real-world impact’

Thu Oct 28 2021 - 05:17
Greening of financial markets driving rise in study of sustainability

Greening of financial markets driving rise in study of sustainability

Smurfit school MSc covers renewable energy and environmental finance in a unique way

Thu Oct 28 2021 - 05:13
Covid crisis a template for progress on sustainability

Covid crisis a template for progress on sustainability

Construction accounts for 39 per cent of global emissions but Sisk is trying to reduce its own impact

Thu Oct 28 2021 - 00:00
Can Government’s ambitious retrofit target be achieved?

Can Government’s ambitious retrofit target be achieved?

Plan that aims to improve energy ratings of 500,000 homes faces number of challenges

Thu Oct 28 2021 - 00:00
Workplace diversity: Employers need to focus more on LGBTQ+

Workplace diversity: Employers need to focus more on LGBTQ+

We must change office culture unconscious bias which forces staff back into closet

Wed Oct 27 2021 - 00:00
Diversity and inclusion: Are company policies working?

Diversity and inclusion: Are company policies working?

‘We have built a global solution to a global problem,’ says Inclusio founder Sandra Healy

Wed Oct 27 2021 - 00:00
Securitisation works well for green investments

Securitisation works well for green investments

Bowie showed the way as financial institutions invest in wind farms and electric cars

Fri Oct 15 2021 - 10:45
Finding the funding for the green transition

Finding the funding for the green transition

Many companies seeking to fund more carbon-efficient technologies are using sustainability and transition bonds

Fri Oct 15 2021 - 00:28
‘There is a need to think beyond the obvious sectors when considering climate change’

‘There is a need to think beyond the obvious sectors when considering climate change’

Skillnet Ireland has made solid progress in the area of green finances working with industry

Fri Oct 15 2021 - 00:00
A new wave of sustainability reporting from January 1st

A new wave of sustainability reporting from January 1st

Investors and consumers will be able to assess sustainability and climate credentials

Fri Oct 15 2021 - 00:00
In clover: how Teagasc research helps farmers improve yields, reduce costs

In clover: how Teagasc research helps farmers improve yields, reduce costs

Gene research by State agency also shows how white clover supports climate action

Thu Oct 14 2021 - 04:51
Ignorance among loved ones on infertility and miscarriage can deepen distress

Ignorance among loved ones on infertility and miscarriage can deepen distress

People dealing with infertility may suffer emotional stress, fear and guilt, doctor says

Fri Oct 01 2021 - 00:00
Fertility clinics have been quick to adopt advanced communications technology

Fertility clinics have been quick to adopt advanced communications technology

Online consultations reduce the possibility of infection among patients and also cut down on the need to travel for appointments

Fri Oct 01 2021 - 00:00
‘National brainstorm’ seeks research ideas on how to create a better future

‘National brainstorm’ seeks research ideas on how to create a better future

Scheme will ensure direction of research is informed by people it serves, says SFI boss

Thu Sept 30 2021 - 05:03
Preparation key to selling a family business to a third party

Preparation key to selling a family business to a third party

Running a competitive sale process to an external buyer is an area Mazars focuses on

Thu Sept 30 2021 - 04:56
Data science a growth area in Irish agriculture

Data science a growth area in Irish agriculture

Robotics and AI-guided decision support systems are now common on Irish farms

Thu Sept 30 2021 - 00:00
Farmers shun debt, but savvy borrowing can unlock success

Farmers shun debt, but savvy borrowing can unlock success

‘Sector has low gearing ... average level of indebtedness of Irish farmers only €65,000’

Thu Sept 30 2021 - 00:00
Ready for recovery: What supports are available for your business?

Ready for recovery: What supports are available for your business?

As normal trading resumes, now is the time to make the most of the schemes on offer

Wed Sept 29 2021 - 06:00
Ireland lagging in global research race due to little public spending on R&D

Ireland lagging in global research race due to little public spending on R&D

State needs to treble level of public R&D investment to catch up with leaders Denmark

Wed Sept 29 2021 - 00:00
Time to take stock of your retirement plans

Time to take stock of your retirement plans

How will our new way of working affect your pension plans?

Wed Sept 29 2021 - 00:00
‘Winning an early battle at all costs isn’t always the best long-term business strategy’

‘Winning an early battle at all costs isn’t always the best long-term business strategy’

The Lighter Side: Andrea Keane, chief financial officer of Dublin Bus

Wed Sept 29 2021 - 00:00
Ulster University: Leading the way towards new therapeutics

Ulster University: Leading the way towards new therapeutics

Biomedical Sciences Research Institute boosts world-class drug discovery efforts

Wed Sept 29 2021 - 00:00
Bumper year for mergers and acquisitions despite pandemic

Bumper year for mergers and acquisitions despite pandemic

BDO executive expects number of private equity firms in Ireland to grow over next two years

Wed Sept 29 2021 - 00:00
Being happy in your own skin is the latest fashion trend

Being happy in your own skin is the latest fashion trend

Kathleen O'Callaghan looks forward to a slow serene fashion scene

Wed Sept 29 2021 - 00:00
Tech to suit new ways of working – a wireless mouse, laptop and more

Tech to suit new ways of working – a wireless mouse, laptop and more

A look at transferable devices as employees prepare for a hybrid working week

Wed Sept 29 2021 - 00:00
Irish travel industry poised for take-off as pandemic restrictions ease

Irish travel industry poised for take-off as pandemic restrictions ease

Consumer confidence is returning as vaccination figures rise, industry figures say

Wed Sept 29 2021 - 00:00
Used car prices are rising sharply as supply contracts. What’s the solution?

Used car prices are rising sharply as supply contracts. What’s the solution?

Brexit, Covid, and microchip shortages are swelling used car values in Ireland

Wed Sept 29 2021 - 00:00
Learning to lead in a changed world

Learning to lead in a changed world

Transition not a question of reverting to the way things were before first lockdown

Wed Sept 29 2021 - 00:00
The Great Return: What will our working lives look like post-pandemic?

The Great Return: What will our working lives look like post-pandemic?

Hybrid working appears here to stay as the working-from-home genie is out of the bottle

Wed Sept 29 2021 - 00:00
Out to Lunch

Out to Lunch

From Christmas gifts to suburban goodies, there’s a lot happening on the food scene at the moment

Wed Sept 29 2021 - 00:00
Creating science-based food innovation

Creating science-based food innovation

Food Innovation Hub provides a platform for companies to build a research base

Wed Sept 29 2021 - 00:00
Lean in: How to deliver customer value through operational excellence

Lean in: How to deliver customer value through operational excellence

‘When you walk into a Lean organisation, you feel the energy from the people there’

Wed Sept 29 2021 - 00:00
Airbnb continues to team up with Safe Ireland and Women’s Aid

Airbnb continues to team up with Safe Ireland and Women’s Aid

Covid-19 exposes deficits in how refuge system helps people escape domestic violence

Wed Sept 29 2021 - 00:00
What the ‘new normal’ now means for business travel to London

What the ‘new normal’ now means for business travel to London

There’s a buzz in the air but travellers are still affected by Covid protocol and regulations

Wed Sept 29 2021 - 00:00
Investments: Taking the alternative option

Investments: Taking the alternative option

Many additional offerings can form a part of a balanced and diversified portfolio

Fri Sept 24 2021 - 00:00
Carlingford Adventure Centre busier than ever despite Covid challenges

Carlingford Adventure Centre busier than ever despite Covid challenges

Centre looking forward to Halloween as restrictions due to end on October 22nd

Thu Sept 23 2021 - 00:00
Cutting-edge tech solutions get a slice of the EI funding pie

Cutting-edge tech solutions get a slice of the EI funding pie

Plasmabound and Nexalus help firms lose weight and cool down to reduce emissions

Thu Sept 23 2021 - 00:00
Autumn staycations: Take the low road to top value

Autumn staycations: Take the low road to top value

Ireland’s wonderful welcome and scenery is matched with innovative deals and service

Thu Sept 23 2021 - 00:00
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