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
The purpose of any business is to generate net cash receipts. Profits are of course important but they are subject to accounting policy and opinion. The providers of capital ultimately require cash remuneration. In simple terms there are three ways … Continued
As you well know, the credit constraining impact of the Irish Banking Crisis is being felt 10 years later. SME’s are definitely feeling this constraint. The latest figures from the Central Bank of Ireland show that SME loan rejection rates … Continued