Those over 55 were more likely to be targeted by fraudsters, with 85% in this age group receiving some form of fraudulent communication. · 33% of people received a fraudulent communication from a bank or financial institution they were not a customer of. · 92% or 9 in 10 people have seen advertising or messaging…
“ It’s unavoidable that some banking customers will be badly hit when Ulster Bank exits the market. Unlike other in countries such as Canada and the USA, Irish consumers have an over-dependence on a couple of large national banks and, as a country, we have traditionally underutilised local banking and credit options. But it’s not…
The Zero Project Conference, hosted annually by the United Nations organisation in Vienna, took place from February 10th – 12th online. The Zero Project focuses on the rights of persons with disabilities globally. This international award recognises the impact that Cope Foundation’s Ability@Work programme has on developing inclusive workplaces across Cork city and county and…
The Port of Cork has reported that total traffic through the Port was down 2% to 9.2 million tonnes in 2020. The dip in trade traffic is a direct result of the challenges posed by Covid 19 and the cancellation of cruise calls to Cork in particular. Despite these challenges, overall container traffic through the…
Chris Mee Group are delighted to welcome Colette Horgan to their every growing Management team based in Little Island! Colette joined Chris Mee Group in October 2020 as Group Quality & Training Manager having spent 13 years at Enva Ireland Ltd. Since starting with the group Colette has been heavily involved in the ISO Integrated…
Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune says while upskilling can be a challenging experience women working in the home have so much to offer Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune has highlighted that support is available to women who wish to use lockdown as an opportunity to upskill. MEP Clune said that women who have worked in…
Cork Harbour has the capacity to become an unparalleled hub for floating offshore wind energy in the Celtic Sea from 2025, presenting an opportunity for a new industrial sector to emerge in the region. This is according to a report published today, which calls on the government to enact key policy changes to ensure that…
2020 was a whirlwind year, with things changing so frequently since COVID-19, and 2021 has been no different so far… Many organisations faced HR challenges around keeping staff safe and motivated, using remote work systems to maintain productivity and focusing on business continuity in very challenging trading conditions. Peninsula’s advice lines were the busiest it’s…
erisbeg is delighted to announce it has made a significant investment in and is partnering with the Chris Mee Group, Ireland’s leading Health and Safety Specialist company, to help Chris Mee maximise its growth potential. Based in Cork and Dublin, The Chris Mee Group (CMSE Safety Consultants and Trainers) is the largest provider…
Continuing expansion of its European Centre of Excellence in Cork as demand for cross-border fund administration and asset servicing grows Cork, Ireland | 27 January 2021 – Alter Domus (“Alter Domus” or the “Company”), a leading provider of integrated solutions for the alternative investment industry, has announced the creation of 100 new jobs, substantially increasing…