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Muldoon joins Azets and rebrands as Belfast firm enters next phase of growth
Belfast-based independent accountancy firm Muldoon is joining international accountancy and advisory group Azets, with an immediate rebrand following completion of the transaction. The firm has served more than 860 clients across Northern Ireland for four decades.
Winners Announced at Irish Accountancy Awards 2026 in Dublin
The Irish Accountancy Awards 2026 gala on 21 May at Dublin Royal Convention Centre brought together Ireland's accounting community to celebrate professional excellence, innovation, and leadership shaping the sector. The event honoured individuals and organisations delivering measurable impact through financial leadership, strategic capability, and operational rigour.
The Literacy Gap Is a Leadership Challenge: What Irish Funds' Research Demands of Finance and Accountancy Leaders
Irish Funds research finds 44% of Irish adults feel financially illiterate, with women and under-35s most affected. For finance and accountancy leaders, closing the gap is a professional and commercial imperative.
Volvo Financial Services and Eicher Motors form €63m India joint venture to finance commercial vehicles
Sweden-based Volvo Financial Services and Indian automotive group Eicher Motors have announced a 50-50 joint venture to provide financing and leasing services across India's commercial vehicle market. Eicher will invest up to Rs 750 crore (€63.4m).
AAB Wealth acquires two UK financial planning firms to reach £2.5bn in assets under advice
Goldman Sachs-backed accountancy and advisory group AAB has acquired two UK financial planning firms, BpH Wealth Management and Jane Smith Financial Planning, taking AAB Wealth's assets under advice to £2.5bn. The division now employs more than 130 staff.
AM Best affirms Intact Financial's A+ rating as UK and Ireland segment sharpens commercial focus
AM Best has affirmed the A+ financial strength rating of Canadian insurer Intact Financial Corporation, citing record net income of $3.4bn and strong performance across its UK and Ireland segment. All outlooks remain stable.
Investec applies for Irish banking licence to unlock full EU market access post-Brexit
South Africa and UK-listed lender Investec has applied for a full banking licence in Ireland to expand its European operations across a bloc managing approximately €38tn in assets. The firm expects approval before year-end.
Grant Thornton Northern Ireland sponsors Belfast City Airport Fast Track Security service
Grant Thornton Northern Ireland has been named the official sponsor of Belfast City Airport's Fast Track Security service. The deal reflects the firm's continued growth, having created more than 70 new roles in Belfast last year.
ETL Global Ireland named Gold Sponsor of Irish Accountancy Awards 2026
ETL Global Ireland joins the Irish Accountancy Awards 2026 as Gold Sponsor, bringing global network expertise and specialist capabilities across accounting, tax, advisory, and audit services in support of Ireland's accounting profession. The partnership underscores the growing importance of international connectivity and specialist service delivery as Ireland's accounting sector supports businesses with global ambitions of the May 2026 gala.
Foundations First: What KPMG's Global Tech Report 2026 Demands of Irish Finance and Accountancy Leaders
KPMG's Global Tech Report 2026 finds 89% of financial services leaders are innovators or fast followers, yet data, talent, and governance gaps threaten to limit AI ambitions. Irish finance leaders must take note.
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