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DJH Derby targets 100 staff after doubling turnover at Pride Park base
UK accountancy firm DJH Derby, formerly Ashgates, has doubled its turnover to £7 million (€8.1 million) and workforce to over 90 since relocating to Pride Park in 2006. The firm targets 100 staff as it continues regional expansion.
Hana Financial and Standard Chartered expand global finance partnership
South Korean lender Hana Financial Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with Standard Chartered Group to expand cooperation in global finance and digital assets. The partnership combines overseas networks and financial capabilities.
Premium Credit reports £6bn lending volumes amid rising demand
Premium Credit reported £6 billion (€6.9 billion) in lending volumes in 2025, providing instalment payment options to over three million customers across the UK and Ireland. The company's EBITDA rose to £121 million from £113.3 million in 2024.
SparksWealth acquires Dublin financial advisory practice
Financial planning business SparksWealth has acquired south Dublin-based Aidan Moore Financial Brokers, expanding its assets under management to over €230 million. Founded in 2019, SparksWealth reported turnover of €1.06 million in 2024.
Kennedy Lewis and Bank of Ireland form €2bn partnership for mid-market lending
US private credit manager Kennedy Lewis and Bank of Ireland have formed a €2 billion partnership to finance European mid-market buyouts over three years. The partnership will originate bank-led financing solutions for private equity sponsors across loan structures.
Dornan - A Turner Company named Gold Sponsor of Irish Accountancy Awards 2026
Dornan - A Turner Company joins the Irish Accountancy Awards 2026 as Gold Sponsor, bringing construction sector expertise and commitment to operational excellence in support of Ireland's accounting profession. The partnership underscores growing cross-sector recognition of financial leadership's critical role in enabling complex infrastructure delivery, as finalists across Ireland's accounting community prepare to gather for the May 2026 gala this year.
Prescient acquires Guernsey fund services firm to expand European operations
South African finance group Prescient has acquired Guernsey-based Obsidian Fund Services to strengthen its global fund services offering, effective 1 February 2026. Prescient operates in South Africa, Ireland, and now Guernsey, administering $114 billion in client assets.
Jerroms expands Halesowen office following Price Pearson merger
UK accountancy firm Jerroms, part of Sumer Group, has expanded its Halesowen office following a merger with Price Pearson. The integration brings together over 100 years of combined experience supporting individuals and businesses across the Black Country.
Xeinadin acquires Accountancy Cloud to strengthen start-up advisory services
UK accountancy group Xeinadin has acquired London-based Accountancy Cloud, a start-up finance specialist founded in 2014. The transaction strengthens Xeinadin's capacity to support high-growth, founder-led businesses across technology sectors.
YourTeam appoints accounting and finance director to address skills shortages
Irish outsourcing company YourTeam has appointed Clair Schindler as director of accounting and finance amid growing demand for flexible talent solutions. Schindler previously served as director in Ireland for Frazer Jones, leading growth and client development.
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