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Brian McKiernan, Kyran McLaughlin and Barry Nangle left their management and board positions at J&E Davy last week but remain central to the stockbroking firm's ownership and control through a web of companies stretching to the Isle of Man and Gibraltar.
By withdrawing its support for Davy, the NTMA has precipitated the closure of the broker's bond desk. But it has also left Davy exposed to an exodus of clients.
Davy has been dropped from its lucrative and prestigious position as a primary dealer in Irish government bonds by the NTMA. The move will increase [pressure on its other blue-chip corporate clients in the wake of the Anglo bonds scandal.
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In 2015, Tom Lyons exposed a startling deal involving Davy Stockbrokers and a client over Anglo bonds. Following a damning Central Bank investigation into the scandal last week, we have continued to focus on the deal and the Davy executives behind it. This is a portal to all our coverage.
The deputy chair of Davy has issued no apology as he confirms his resignation. Chief executive Brian McKiernan has however said he “regrets” his role in the deal and damage to Davy’s reputation.
The three senior figures had hoped the storm over the Anglo bond scandal would pass. However, intervention from the NTMA and state has forced their resignations.
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