Ireland

Irish funds industry expands Asian presence

International Investment | 27 Apr 2012 | 08:03

The Irish Funds Industry Association (IFIA) has announced plans to open a representative office in Hong Kong to tempt local managers seeking an offshore presence.

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Irish SICAVs targetting US gets legislative backing

A new corporate structure for Irish SICAVs that meets United States check-the-box taxation rules has been given the backing of the Minister for Finance which, in principle, will see the development of legislative proposals.

International Investment | 26 Mar 2012 | 11:00
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Ireland falls back into recession as slowdown hits exports

Ireland fell back into recession in the last quarter of 2011, according to official figures released on Thursday.

IFAonline | 23 Mar 2012 | 09:06

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Thumbs up for Irish economy

Clear signs of deficit reduction and economic growth could see Ireland move ahead of more troubled economies such as Portugal and Greece.

International Investment | 23 Mar 2012 | 08:32
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Where has all the money gone?

Graham Coxell, chief executive of Rowan Dartington, asks: if the US government has a debt pile approaching $15trn, who on earth is it in debt to, and what is the interest charge?

Professional Adviser | 29 Feb 2012 | 15:00

Ireland confirmed as fastest growing UCITS domicile

The annual statistical report, Trends in the UCITS Market, from the European Fund and Asset Management Association (EFAMA) reveals that Ireland bucked the trend with most domiciles actually facing significant outflows of UCITS during 2011

International Investment | 29 Feb 2012 | 09:55
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Investment fund assets withstand 2011 turbulence

The European Fund and Asset Management Association (EFAMA) confirms that investment fund assets managed to withstand the turbulence of the financial markets, according to final quarter statistics.

International Investment | 27 Feb 2012 | 08:10
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Gilts: what price should you pay for safety?

OBSR investment research analyst Marianne Weller examines whether there is any value in UK government bonds and reveals the best gilt funds in the market.

Professional Adviser | 22 Feb 2012 | 08:00

Ireland enhances funds sector

Ireland's Finance Bill 2012 provides further tax efficiency and certainty for funds established in Ireland.

International Investment | 13 Feb 2012 | 09:35
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Irish domiciled funds reach all time high

The assets of Irish domiciled investment funds have reached a record high and passed the €1 trillion mark.

International Investment | 13 Jan 2012 | 07:30
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Axa abandons insurers’ trade body

Axa will quit the Irish Insurance Federation (IIF) after claiming it can no longer afford the membership cost due to the economic climate.

IFAonline | 06 Jan 2012 | 12:10
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Time to network: UK has 600,000 'millionaire households'

There are close to 600,000 'millionaire households' in the UK, according to the latest estimates, but, as a share of total households, Britain lags Ireland, Kuwait and Taiwan.

IFAonline | 05 Jan 2012 | 08:30
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Positive year for Irish funds

Ireland’s investment fund industry has witnessed growth of nearly 30% over the year, according to a Lipper report.

International Investment | 22 Dec 2011 | 08:50

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