We all love a bargain – but is that offer going to result in you losing your money? Here are some daily scams and some tips from Tom Mullen, AIB’s Financial Crime Systems & Intelligence team, on how to avoid being out of pocket. Investment Scams Investment scams are a huge problem. They…
We all love a bargain – but is that offer going to result in you losing your money? Here are some daily scams and some tips from Tom Mullen, AIB’s Financial Crime Systems & Intelligence team, on how to avoid being out of pocket. Investment Scams Investment scams are a huge problem. They are slick…
Article by Alpha Wealth Auto-enrolment, scheduled for implementation in 2024, will introduce a State-run workplace pension plan for non-pensioned employees. This scheme is co-funded by both the employer and the State, offering a new retirement savings solution. This blog post aims to simplify the complexities of auto-enrolment and pensions, offering a comprehensive guide tailored…
EY Ireland’s Winter 2024 Economic Eye is forecasting a growth uplift for the Irish Economy in 2024, with further job gains as inflation tracks lower and interest rate cycle turns. After a stellar performance in recent years, economic activity continues to normalise with growth projected to be reasonably solid in the coming years. GDP is forecast to…
Making Sense of Numbers When you partner with the best, that’s exactly what you get. AG Associates, an accountancy practice based in Little Island, Cork. Ever since their inception they have been helping businesses from diverse industries add value to their operations with cutting-edge services in accounting and related areas. AG Associates was founded on…
Tell us a bit about you? I am a Cork native, and I set up AG Associates accountancy practice 15 years ago this year. I was always interested in finance and technology having graduated from UCC with a degree in Economics and then did a diploma in Software Engineering. Having started my career as a…
Bank of Ireland is announcing changes to branch services in Cork, with the closure of its Cork CIT, Glanmire, Bantry, Cobh, Dunmanway, Kanturk, Millstreet, Mitchelstown and Youghal branches from September and a new partnership with An Post providing banking services locally. The changes are in response to significant trends in how people are banking –…
The recent Budget saw the announcement of the COVID Restrictions Support Scheme (CRSS), a welcome initiative to assist businesses that are closed because of COVID-19 restrictions. Finance Bill 2020 has now been published, together with Revenue guidance notes on the new scheme and, while the legislation is still subject to amendment this gives a clearer…
ell us about yourself, your company, and job profile? I work as the Senior Financial Advisor for Alpha Wealth here in Little Island. I’m from Cork originally and have worked in financial services here for about 6 years. At Alpha Wealth, we are an independent financial planning company and to put it simple;…
Brought to you by Angela O’Leary of AG Associates Accountants As a woman in business, there are a number of programmes, funding options and supports that are available to you. No woman is an island in terms of business so you shouldn’t feel alone about where to turn or if you need advice. This article…