A few days ago, following the news that Ulster Bank were embarking on an orderly exit and that Bank of Ireland were making wholesale branch closures, economist David McWilliams tweeted “Do you get the feeling that bank are sitting ducks … Continued
In a recent Lend Academy Podcast, Kathryn Petralia the Co-Founder and President of Kabbage, a US fintech, discussed the correlation between time and funding. She shared that she is often asked if Kabbage customers are desperate for funding, but instead … Continued
This week in our Customer Spotlight we discuss two data focused companies, unearthing the power of data. The API Economy Last week our CEO Helen Cahill discussed the advent of Open Banking, the regulatory exposure of data via APIs. … Continued
Open banking is providing choice for consumers Open banking is the result of industrial and regulatory reforms that are driving competition and innovation in the financial industry. Banks and payment providers must share financial data with other institutions. This creates … Continued
Customer Spotlights share the successes our customers are finding in their sectors and how they used InvoiceFair’s model to fund this growth. This week we discuss two customers who are using technology to innovate within their industries – one through … Continued
Herodotus is considered by many to be the first historian. Born in Halicarnassus around 490 BC, he visited Egypt during the Persian occupation. The second volume of his histories describes Egypt’s geography, people and recounts a few semi-mythical stories about … Continued
Consumers consistently look for the best deal, with competitive TV advertisements feeding this need for value. However, consumers must start considering the value in their method of payment and not just the change they receive at the counter. Irish bank … Continued
As the old proverb states “people who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones”. However, if you get into a stone throwing fight with a neighbour who lives in a brick house, you will definitely come off a lot worse. … Continued
InterTrade Ireland helps small businesses in Ireland and Northern Ireland explore new cross-border markets, develop new products, processes and services and become investor ready. Currently, InterTrade Ireland through their Funding Advisory Service Workshops in partnership with Grant Thornton, are … Continued
On Wednesday, September 4th, our CEO Helen Cahill presented to an executive audience of IRDG members at the Clayton Hotel, Galway. While R&D, Innovation and funding were the high level themes of the day, Cahill was the bearer of good … Continued