IFSC.ie Features

The plight of anyone who becomes too comfortable with their banking pay
02/11/2018 - If you work in banking, my warning to you is this: don't get too comfortable with your pay. It will be your undoing if you do.

Everything you need to know about working in regulatory technology
02/10/2018 - While jobs in compliance and risk management aren’t known to be the most exciting positions in banking, those tasked with automating these regulatory processes are working on some of the most innovative technologies in the industry.

Venture capital funding falls by 47% in third quarter to €170m
09/01/2019 - Investment down by 33% to €546m in first nine months. Figures confirm “significant slowdown in market”

European Commission Proposes Legislation to Facilitate Cross-Border Distribution of Funds
22/05/2018 - On 12 March 2018, the European Commission published draft legislative proposals that are aimed at removing certain regulatory and administrative barriers to the cross-border distribution of investment funds within the EU.

Where is the power in digital transformation?
13/02/2019 - Digital transformation (DX) is the integration of digital technology into all areas of a business. Digital tech covers PCs, internet, mobile and cloud so you have already started on the road to digital transformation.

How to secure the cloud
15/01/2019 - Security is the main barrier to cloud adoption which no one implementing cutting-edge cloud technology can afford to ignore...

Charities VAT Compensation Scheme – A General Guide
13/02/2019 - While charities in Ireland can qualify for a broad range of tax exemptions, they have no general exemption from VAT.

Irish Government Proposals for Insurance Sector in No-Deal Brexit Scenario
13/02/2019 - On 24 January 2019, the Irish Government published the general scheme of the 'Miscellaneous Provisions (Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union on 29 March 2019) Bill 2019' (the "Scheme").

Evaluating the Board
07/09/2018 - With ever increasing regulation and the relentless scrutiny from the media, organisations have never faced so much pressure to ensure they are operating diligently, transparently and to their full potential.

How female entrepreneurs can overcome key challenges – top 5 tips
14/08/2018 - The challenges faced by female entrepreneurs need to be proactively addressed to create conditions conducive to scaling their businesses, but, with the right approach from the outset, success is eminently achievable.