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Niamh Cunningham wins Finance Leader of the Year at Irish Accountancy Awards 2026
Looking back to the Irish Accountancy Awards 2026, Niamh Cunningham of Block has been recognised as Finance Leader of the Year, acknowledged for exceptional financial strategy transformation and leadership across multiple markets. Her investment frameworks, ROI discipline, and commitment to team development and inclusive culture set a benchmark for finance leadership excellence as the profession looks toward the 2027 awards cycle.
Strong Appetite for Personal Investment Accounts Is a Signal for Irish Advisers
New research shows most Irish adults now plan to invest in the Government's newly proposed personal investment accounts. BusinessRiver examines what this means for accountancy and advisory firms ahead of Budget 2027.
AA's Allianz talks highlight dual-track audit workload
German insurer Allianz is weighing a 5 billion pound takeover of the AA, whose owners are running a dual-track sale and IPO process. That process requires parallel audit and reporting accountant work.
S&W hires capital allowances specialist from Alvarez & Marsal
UK accounting firm S&W has appointed Harinder Soor as a capital allowances specialist partner, joining from Alvarez & Marsal. The hire matters as 2026 changes to UK capital allowances rules reshape demand.
Willis Lease deal shows KPMG Ireland's aviation leasing role
Willis Lease Finance Corporation has acquired 12 aircraft and 13 engines, with KPMG Ireland advising the seller on tax and accounting. The deal shows Irish firms routinely advising global aviation leasing transactions.
Bankinter's Avant Money passes 230,000 Irish customers
Spanish bank Bankinter has surpassed 230,000 customers in Ireland via Avant Money, growing its investment portfolio 24 per cent to 5.2 billion euros. The growth expands deposit and investment options for clients.
Streets adds Hunter Sinton to grow Northern Ireland base
Streets Chartered Accountants has acquired 80-year-old Banbridge firm Hunter Sinton, extending its Northern Ireland presence. The deal matters because Streets is consolidating without private equity backing, unlike most sector roll-ups.
Fitzgerald Power wins Advisory Team of the Year at Irish Accountancy Awards 2026
Looking back to the Irish Accountancy Awards 2026, Fitzgerald Power has been recognised as Advisory Team of the Year, acknowledged for outstanding advisory approach combining deep expertise and impactful results across multiple industries. The team's multidisciplinary capability, strategic innovation platforms, and thought leadership set a benchmark for advisory excellence as the profession looks toward the 2027 awards cycle.
Falling Business Distress Gives Irish Advisory Firms a Stable Platform
Northern Ireland is bucking wider UK trends as business distress levels fall across the board, new BTG data shows. BusinessRiver examines what this means for accountancy and advisory firms across the island.
British Business Bank lifts Performance Finance facility to 30 million pounds
The British Business Bank has increased its Performance Finance facility to 30 million pounds, backing a specialist professional services lender. The increase matters because Performance Finance lends directly to accountants.
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