Pension study shows decline in defined benefit plansOne in eight defined-benefit pension schemes are now closed to new members, up from one in 10 last year, according to a survey…Tue Sept 03 2002 - 01:00
UK adviser sets up shop in DublinOne company that has received its licence as an authorised adviser from the Central Bank is Towry Law, a leading provider of …Fri Aug 30 2002 - 01:00
'Big brother' era presents brokers with a challenge'Some decided that because of the range of advice they're going to be able to give, they didn't really need authorised adviser…Fri Aug 30 2002 - 01:00
Ernst & Young expands in Scotland and NIErnst & Young has expanded its financial services practice in Northern Ireland and Scotland with the addition of 15 new business…Tue Aug 27 2002 - 01:00
Football fans fork out big-time for pleasure of supporting their teamSometimes watching Sky Sports just isn't enough. Another nine months of Premiership matches kicked-off at 3 p.mFri Aug 23 2002 - 01:00
EU workers given right to data on businessesA new European directive will give employees in Ireland the right to be informed about the economic health of the business for…Fri Aug 23 2002 - 01:00
Anywhere decent 'has too many going to see it'Living in the city centre can be convenient - your workplace, shopping needs and social life right on your doorstep.Fri Aug 23 2002 - 01:00
House-sharers pay high price for coverExperienced house-sharers will know the type: the person who is so uptight about keeping their belongings separate that they …Fri Aug 23 2002 - 01:00
Date set for PRSA applicationsCompanies that intend to provide personal retirement savings accounts (PRSAs) can apply to the Pensions Board from November 11th…Thu Aug 15 2002 - 01:00
Covering the cost of college living no easy taskThe Government has sold students down the river, according the Union of Students of Ireland (USI), which last week symbolised…Fri Aug 09 2002 - 01:00
Ulster Bank bets on well-known brandsBrand names make supermarket aisles surprise-free zones and shopping a reassuring experience: we know what to expect when we …Fri Aug 09 2002 - 01:00
Home insurance claims flooding inThe Irish Insurance Federation (IIF) has called on the Government to set up a national flood defence agency to help prevent high…Fri Aug 02 2002 - 01:00
Health insurance for your four-legged friends can save on unexpected costsDirect debits take motor insurance, household insurance and private health insurance from our bank accounts but, for animal lovers…Fri Aug 02 2002 - 01:00
Bank cautions brokers on advice letters to clientsInvestment brokers are using standardised letters to explain to clients why they are recommending particular products and transactions…Sat Jul 27 2002 - 01:00
Stay in for the long term, policyholders are advisedPeople who have invested their savings in equity-linked products about to mature should stay calm, hold on to their investment…Sat Jul 27 2002 - 01:00
Survey shows life assurance won't last a lifetime"Life assurance is sold, not bought." It's an old saying, but one that continues to haunt the industryFri Jul 19 2002 - 01:00
Enhancing your home has consequences for insurance coverAXA Insurance estimates that an extension or conservatory adds €13,000 to €25,000 to the rebuilding cost, while built-in wardrobes…Fri Jul 19 2002 - 01:00
You may need to get planning permission for an extensionIf you are building an extension or making other changes to your existing house, you may need planning permission.Fri Jul 19 2002 - 01:00
Student housing relief tax loophole closedA tax loophole in relief on student accommodation could have resulted in a massive loss of tax to the Revenue if it had been …Fri Jul 19 2002 - 01:00
Euroclear and Crest merger set to benefit customersEuroclear and Crest, two companies providing settlement systems for securities transactions, have agreed to merge with expected…Sat Jul 13 2002 - 01:00
Pension changes good for late startersWomen who take time out from work to raise children sacrifice more than just several years' earnings and opportunities to climb…Fri Jul 12 2002 - 01:00
Insurance costs rise for smokersWarning: Smoking Could Double Your Life Assurance Premiums is not a message you would ever see stamped across a cigarette packet…Fri Jul 12 2002 - 01:00
Bank savings accounts for kids aim to teach grown-up waysAIB's account for children is called the Junior SaverFri Jul 05 2002 - 01:00
Activity camps help to bridge the recess chasmSummer activity camps are another popular type of alternative care covering a couple or more weeks of the holiday period, with…Fri Jul 05 2002 - 01:00
New EU rules cut ATM costs for holiday-makersNew European Union legislation introduced this week gives consumers more choice about how to choose and manage their money on…Fri Jul 05 2002 - 01:00
Credit card users warned about retailer surchargesCredit card customers are being unfairly surcharged by retailers, the Director of Consumers Affairs, Ms Carmel Foley, alleged…Fri Jul 05 2002 - 01:00
Bank offers range of leave to parentsBank of Ireland is one example of a company that includes paid paternity leave as part of its range of family-friendly employment…Fri Jun 28 2002 - 01:00
Agents can ease buyers' problemsADVICE: Hiring an Irish agent doesn't cost anything and gets buyers good local legal and management contacts.Fri Jun 21 2002 - 01:00
Industry not regulated in IrelandThere is no regulatory body specific to the cosmetic surgery industry in Ireland, although both the Harley Medical Group and …Fri Jun 07 2002 - 01:00
Tailor-made technology solutions provide fillip to ailing sectorProviding end-to-end solutions to companies is where the action is in the information technology marketFri Jun 07 2002 - 01:00
Mixed reaction from industryIrish Small and Medium Enterprises Association"High on aspiration, low on content" is how the chief executive of the Irish Small…Fri Jun 07 2002 - 01:00
Survey highlights call centre failingsMajor firms running call centres in the Republic are not making adequate contingency plans for their services in the event of…Fri May 31 2002 - 01:00
Running your own business using the expertise of othersFRANCHISES: Starting a business from scratch is a dream for many entrepreneursFri May 24 2002 - 01:00
New guidelines on noise pollutionThe Health and Safety Authority is to publish guidelines and launch apro-active inspection programme to protect the call-centreworkers…Fri May 17 2002 - 01:00
Functional foods feed growing appetite for faster fodderEATING: Food scientists are having a growing impact on what we eat, with added ingredients designed to enhance nutritional value…Fri May 10 2002 - 01:00
A will may prevent disputes between your nearest and dearestWILLS: Making a will is something many people put on the long finger, but it can prevent a host of problems about who gets what…Fri Mar 22 2002 - 00:00
Regions vying for benefits of decentralisationBUSINESS 2000: When the Government announced in the December 1999 budget that 10,000 civil service jobs were to be relocated…Fri Mar 22 2002 - 00:00
Codes of conduct not preventing worker abuseSWEATSHOPS: What does the idea of social responsibility mean to business? To the Gap, one of the world's leading clothing manufacturers…Fri Mar 15 2002 - 00:00
New music talent take a chance on themselvesBUSINESS 2000: A generation of emerging musical talent are left with CDs of demos, or even completed material, burning holes…Fri Mar 08 2002 - 00:00
Learning a language can oil the wheels of industryCOMMUNICATION: Money talks, and its first language is definitely EnglishFri Mar 01 2002 - 00:00
On the right road with public-private partnershipsA healthy economy needs a strong, modern infrastructure to support itFri Feb 08 2002 - 00:00
There's more to accessibility than meets the eyeFor most companies, thinking about accessibility for people with disabilities means ensuring entrances are wide enough for wheelchair…Fri Jan 25 2002 - 00:00
Online recruitment firms may feel pinch in slowdownWhile online job placement can be big business, is it a replacement for the one-to-one personal approach?Fri Jan 18 2002 - 00:00
An Post faces tough challenges as further liberalisation takes placePOSTAL SERVICES : Despite the development of e-mail, post remains a vital channel for businessFri Jan 11 2002 - 00:00
Shoppers advised to get familiar with prices and coinsIn the months leading up to E-Day, millions of information items have encouraged consumers to think euroFri Dec 28 2001 - 00:00
It takes more than tinsel and lights to create the perfect Christmas treeDecorating the Christmas tree is the fun partFri Dec 07 2001 - 00:00
Animation not just a Mickey Mouse industry"I only hope that we don't lose sight of one thing - that it was all started by a mouse," said Walt Disney, referring to his …Fri Nov 30 2001 - 00:00
Incubation unit marks new era in start-upsIncubation units nurture commercial activities, often from before their birth as start-up companiesFri Nov 23 2001 - 00:00
Human body proves a rich vein for gene firmsThe human body is a serious businessFri Nov 16 2001 - 00:00
