Clonakilty is renowned for its black pudding and stunning scenery, while it also houses the museum honouring Michael Collins, who was born nearby. It has, however, another claim to fame as the home of employee equity fintech Global Shares. From its headquarters in West Cork, the business, founded in 2005, employs 550 people across 17 locations worldwide.  Now, in what is likely to be one of the largest sales of an Irish business in 2022, Global Shares is in advanced sale talks with JP Morgan Chase, the biggest bank in America led by the legendary Jamie Dimon.  Contacted for comment,…

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