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Grant Thornton appoints Steve Tennant to lead EMEA operations
Grant Thornton Advisors has appointed Steve Tennant as chief executive for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). Tennant will continue to lead the Irish operation while driving cross-border integration and acquisitions across multiple regions, enhancing the firm’s multinational advisory platform.
Intuit partners with Aprio to expand mid-market accounting services
Intuit has teamed up with Aprio to launch AI-driven ERP and advisory solutions for mid-market accounting firms. The partnership streamlines operations and drives growth across sectors including healthcare, construction, and technology.
Precision Progress
The accountancy sector is redefining precision through innovation, with firms combining deep expertise and digital agility to strengthen trust in a fast-changing business landscape. The drive for smarter, more transparent financial practices continues to shape how advisory, audit, and accounting services evolve. Saffery recognised for excellence in film and TV advisory, the firm’s tailored support for creative industries reflects how sector-specific insight is becoming a defining advantage in client service. Intuit partners with Aprio to expand mid-market accounting services highlights the strategic integration of AI and automation to simplify complexity for growing firms, proving that intelligent systems can enhance—not replace—human judgment. Meanwhile, EY equips auditors with AI to boost audit quality demonstrates how technology can reinforce the core principle of reliability that underpins every audit. Across these stories, a clear message emerges: innovation in accountancy is not about disruption alone but about refining precision and deepening trust. As firms blend technology with human expertise, they are shaping a more accountable and adaptive profession. Explore these stories to see how the future of finance is being written today.
Saffery recognised for excellence in film and TV advisory
Saffery Ireland was named Advisory Team of the Year at the 2025 Irish Accountancy Awards, recognising the firm’s pivotal role in supporting Ireland’s creative industries through its expertise in film and television financing.
Finance Rising
The finance sector is evolving beyond balance sheets and benchmarks. It is now defined by education, innovation, and the emergence of a new generation of leaders who see finance not just as an industry, but as an instrument for progress. In Fidelity invests $1.4 million to advance finance education at Lang School, the spotlight falls on how strategic philanthropy is fuelling the next wave of financial literacy and capability. Such investments are reshaping how young professionals engage with markets and institutions. Meanwhile, Lloyd’s partners with Ireland to drive insurtech innovation illustrates the industry’s renewed focus on technology as a growth catalyst. Collaboration between traditional insurers and digital pioneers signals a more agile, data-driven future for risk management. Recognition of individual achievement completes this picture. In Nifemi Ogunbiyi named Rising Star Accountant of the Year at Irish Accountancy Awards 2025, excellence and ambition converge, reflecting a sector committed to nurturing its brightest minds. These stories capture finance’s forward momentum through a blend of learning, innovation, and leadership that shape tomorrow’s economy.
Nifemi Ogunbiyi named Rising Star Accountant of the Year at Irish Accountancy Awards 2025
Fenergo’s Nifemi Ogunbiyi was recognised with the Rising Star Accountant of the Year award at the Irish Accountancy Awards, marking her as one of the most promising talents in the profession.
SEC enhances support for US Treasury central clearing
The US SEC has strengthened guidance for broker-dealers and market participants transitioning to central clearing of US Treasury securities. A dedicated webpage provides updates, staff statements, FAQs, and regulatory filings, supporting transparency, operational readiness, and smooth implementation of the Treasury clearing rules.
Fidelity invests $1.4 million to advance finance education at Lang School
Fidelity Investments Canada has contributed $1.4 million to the University of Guelph’s Lang School of Business and Economics. The funding establishes a named chair in finance and enhances experiential learning, equipping students with skills in AI, data, and global financial markets.
Credit unions gain expanded lending capacity under new rules
The Central Bank of Ireland’s updated credit union lending framework comes into effect, raising home loan limits to 30% and business loan limits to 15% of total assets. The changes aim to expand lending capacity, increase market competition, and diversify financial services nationwide.
Ardian’s €2.5bn Energia deal fuels Ireland’s AI-driven energy boom
Ardian’s €2.5bn acquisition of Energia Group marks a major play in Ireland’s energy and AI landscape. The deal highlights underscores how investors are repositioning for the next phase of Europe’s digital and green transformation.
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