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The AI Governance Gap: Why Irish Finance and Accountancy Leaders Must Act Before Regulators Catch Up
Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance research finds regulators adopt AI at half the rate of banks, with 69% of financial firms reliant on a single provider, raising governance issues Irish finance leaders must act on now.
ETL Global UK partner firms complete twin acquisitions across Oxford-Cambridge growth corridor
Two ETL Global UK partner firms have completed acquisitions across the Oxford-Cambridge corridor. Naylor Accountancy Services acquired Another Answer and Ad Valorem acquired Collett Hulance.
Sikich acquires Jefferson Wells from ManpowerGroup in $100m deal to expand finance and tax services
US professional services firm Sikich has acquired Milwaukee-based Jefferson Wells from ManpowerGroup in a $100m (€92.4m) deal. The transaction adds more than 300 staff and expands Sikich's finance, accounting, and tax capabilities.
Daly McCormick launches in Northern Ireland to bring legal advice closer to accountancy and business advisory
Northern Ireland corporate law firm Daly McCormick has launched in Mid Ulster and Belfast, founded by two professionals with in-house accountancy backgrounds. The firm targets earlier legal integration in financial decision-making.
HLB Ireland promotes Jack Sheehan to partner as firm accelerates post-acquisition growth
HLB Ireland has appointed Jack Sheehan as a partner in its audit and assurance practice as the firm continues to scale following its acquisition of Leahy O'Riordan Chartered Accountants. Sheehan joined HLB in December 2024.
Paul McCann appointed CEO of Ecovis Ireland to drive consolidation of Irish accountancy market
Former Grant Thornton Ireland managing partner Paul McCann has been appointed CEO of BGF-backed Irish accountancy firm Ecovis Ireland. The appointment signals an accelerated push for consolidation among Irish accounting practices.
Chartered Accountants Ireland named Professional Body Partner of Irish Accountancy Awards 2026
Chartered Accountants Ireland joins the Irish Accountancy Awards 2026 as Professional Body Partner, bringing nearly 40,000 members across over 100 countries in support of Ireland's accounting profession. The partnership underscores the essential role of professional bodies in upholding standards, advancing education, and recognising excellence as finalists prepare for the May 2026 gala.
Reform Before Revenue: What the Ulster Society's Survey Tells Every Finance Leader About Northern Ireland's Growth Agenda
Chartered Accountants Ulster Society's Business Confidence Survey finds 90%+ backing for public sector reform before tax rises, 85% support for Corporation Tax change, and broad optimism about AI.
Citigroup creates Financial and Strategic Investors group and hires Lazard executive to co-lead
US banking giant Citigroup has created a new Financial and Strategic Investors group within its investment banking division, replacing its Global Asset Managers unit. Lazard's Klaus Hessberger will co-lead from London.
Xeinadin acquires three north London practices to deepen SME sector expertise
UK accountancy and advisory firm Xeinadin has acquired three north London accountancy practices, adding more than 80 staff and deepening its expertise across construction, property, and pharmacy-related services. All three firms retain their existing offices and leadership teams.
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