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EFG sells Harris Allday wealth arm to Canaccord
Zurich-based EFG International has sold its Harris Allday wealth business to Canaccord Wealth, transferring 3.1 billion pounds in assets. The deal reflects private banks refocusing purely on ultra-high-net-worth clients.
EQ Chartered Accountants extends reach with Innes merger
Scottish firm EQ Chartered Accountants, part of Sumer Group, has merged with Innes & Partners, extending its reach into Inverness and Livingston. The deal shows regional hub firms now driving further consolidation.
Fairstone deepens Northern Ireland presence with Belfast deal
Fairstone has acquired Belfast-based Ferguson Hill Asset Management, adding 135 million pounds in client assets to its Northern Ireland operation. The deal highlights separate regulatory tracks either side of the border.
Fairstone Ireland's Navan deal marks record for wealth roll-up
Fairstone Ireland has acquired Mason Wealth's Navan business, its largest deal, taking its network to 20 firms and 4 billion euros in assets. The deal matters because wealth advisory consolidation lags insurance broking.
Talia Bouzon wins Accountant of the Year at Irish Accountancy Awards 2026
Looking back to the Irish Accountancy Awards 2026, Talia Bouzon of Noone Casey Financial Services has been recognised as Accountant of the Year, acknowledged for exceptional service quality, innovation in audit process delivery, and remarkable leadership capability. Her successful portfolio management during colleague absence and implementation of advanced audit technology set a benchmark for accountancy excellence as the profession looks toward the 2027 awards cycle.
Closing the AI Execution Gap Is Irish Accountancy's Next Advantage
A new FloQast study finds that accounting AI ambition far outpaces actual execution worldwide today. BusinessRiver examines what this gap, and Ireland's own governance progress, mean for accountancy firms and finance leaders.
BKL adds music accountancy specialist Dales Evans
London-based BKL has acquired Dales Evans, a specialist music industry accountancy practice, its second music-focused deal since 2023. The acquisition matters because it shows private equity-backed accountants targeting niche specialisms over scale.
Ravical adds AI governance tools for accounting firms
Ravical has expanded its AI governance features for accounting firms as EU AI Act enforcement powers take effect. The update matters to accountants now facing new AI compliance obligations.
Elavon renews Sage deal to ease accountant reconciliation load
Elavon has renewed its payments partnership with Sage, extending integrated payment processing across Sage 50 and Sage 200 in the UK and Ireland. The renewal matters because embedded payments reduce manual reconciliation work.
EY Ireland names Kilkenny partner to strengthen South-East reach
EY Ireland has appointed Kilkenny native Karl O'Donnell as an equity partner in its assurance practice, among a wider round of new partners. The appointment reinforces EY's advisory presence in the South-East region.
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