After its acquisition by AIB last year, Goodbody has found a new home. The move by the stockbroking firm into Dublin 2 will situate it less than fifty metres from its arch-rival Davy.
He has brokered some of Ireland's biggest deals, steered Goodbody through the financial crisis and faced scrutiny by the highest authorities. Roy Barrett now chairs the beleaguered Football Association of Ireland – is he up to the task?
Davy and the Bank of China are the two leading contenders to buy Goodbody stockbrokers. Fexco, the 51% owner of Goodbody, will have the final say. For Goodbody staff, who own the remaining 49%, a lot is at stake.
Chinese financial giant has dispatched a team to Dublin to seal deal for broker but faces challenge from Davy and Irish Life.
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