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Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Bankinter has launched six-month and one-year deposit accounts in Ireland offering rates of 2.62 per cent and 2.3 per cent respectively as the Spanish lender expands beyond mortgages. The bank targets Irish households holding €170 billion in low-interest accounts.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Options Technology, with operations in Belfast, has agreed to acquire US-based Crossvale to accelerate private cloud and AI adoption for financial services. The transaction strengthens application modernisation and regulatory compliance capabilities.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Kinore has acquired three Irish accountancy practices—Cork's Martin & Co and Dublin's Clear Group and Only Audit—as part of expansion plans targeting €15 million revenue by 2028. The deals strengthen cloud accounting and advisory capabilities across Ireland.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The accountancy profession continues to anchor economic stability whilst adapting to increasingly complex regulatory environments, technological disruption and evolving client expectations. This dual mandate positions the sector as both guardian and catalyst of financial integrity. Emboldened by 2025’s achievements, the recognition in 'Pfizer Finance & Global Business Services Dublin wins Graduate Training Programme of the Year at Irish Accountancy Awards 2025' underscores the strategic importance of talent development in sustaining professional excellence. Such accolades set benchmarks as this year's awards cycle approaches. Furthermore, 'NTMA appoints four global firms to manage Ireland's sovereign wealth funds' demonstrates the profession's critical role in stewarding national financial assets. This appointment reflects the trust placed in accountancy expertise and the sector's capacity to navigate sophisticated investment mandates. Lastly, 'Dains Accountants acquires Stockport firm to enter North West market' illustrates how strategic consolidation is reshaping regional service provision. Such expansion reflects confidence in demand for professional advisory services and ongoing mid-tier professionalisation. These developments collectively reveal a profession investing in people, securing major mandates and pursuing strategic growth. Explore each article to understand how accountancy is evolving to meet tomorrow's challenges.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Recognised for its comprehensive development pathway last year, Pfizer Finance & Global Business Services Dublin was named winner of Graduate Training Programme of the Year at the Irish Accountancy Awards 2025, setting a benchmark for digital-first talent development and leadership progression as the 2026 awards approach.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

US software firm Intuit has launched a Career Pipeline Program targeting one million aspiring accountants over five years to address talent shortages. The initiative provides certifications, mentorship, and digital advisory skills training.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Birmingham-based Dains Accountants has acquired Stockport's HURST in its first North West expansion, adding 120 professionals. The IK Partners-backed firm strengthens audit, tax advisory, corporate finance, and digital transformation capabilities across the UK.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Finance Solutions secured record mortgage approvals of €1.26 billion in 2025, representing 56 per cent growth and 13 per cent market share. The Howden Group division assisted 4,128 home buyers whilst advancing towards its €2 billion target.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Sumer Northern Ireland has promoted three professionals across Innovation Tax Relief and Forensic Accounting teams following 20 per cent headcount growth. The Belfast firm now employs 120 staff serving SME clients across the UK.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

France's Amundi, US firms BlackRock and State Street, and Switzerland's UBS will manage Ireland's €18.1 billion sovereign wealth funds following NTMA appointments. The firms will oversee the Future Ireland Fund and Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund.