Ali Niknam’s challenger bank Bunq has just acquired Irish alternative lender Capitalflow. In an exclusive interview, the entrepreneur talks about launching his own bank, why regulation favours the incumbents and his plans for the Irish market.
Hammerson, the UK property investor behind the Dundrum Town Centre, has narrowed its losses in its retail portfolio. But recent actions suggest it is taking a firm line on rent arrears.
Fintech challengers like Revolut and traditional outfits like An Post are determined to secure users at a young age with kid and teen-focused financial products. However, there is a fine line for fintech companies to tread when designing and launching a product for minors.
Having closed its third funding round, cloud solutions provider Ekco is buying Irish cybersecurity specialist Ward Solutions. Ekco co-founders Eoin Blacklock and Jonathan Crowe and their team outline the company’s ambitious plans for the future.
The government plan to introduce statutory pay rises in the security sector has been stymied by a legal action taken by three smaller firms who say that it will benefit larger players. Affidavits and legal filings shed new light on the dispute.
Patrick Duffy’s journey says much about the perils - and the opportunities - for marine tech in Ireland. He believes he and his team have the product to really make a difference in tackling marine pollution. But the company is struggling to finance its ambition.
A viewing of the Alex Ferguson documentary Never Give In prompted Tommie Gorman to reflect on his encounters with the great manager and how sport and the memories it generates lead us to what matters.
Dr Zekria Bakhshi arrived in Ireland 21 years ago, fleeing the Taliban. Sam Smyth helped him find sanctuary in Ireland and this week, he sat down with the doctor and his family.
It has been a year and a half since large live music events were allowed to take place. After a week when the live entertainment industry's pleas were ignored by government again, there is a restlessness from those working in it.
Cork play Limerick in the the All-Ireland final this weekend. The All-Ireland champions have been funded by Swiss-based billionaire JP McManus and is the amateur game of myth and legend now dependent on money more than ever?
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