Facing down the costly “monster” of litigation discovery

Despite losing another partner, the CEO of Providence Resources remains adamant that the company is heading in the right direction – and that the decision to terminate the Norwegian deal will benefit shareholders. So, what is behind his optimism?

Within days of the Central Bank governor warning of a wave of business failures, Carphone Warehouse announced it was closing more than 80 stores in Ireland. How many more will follow? And how can we prevent a tsunami of collapses from happening?

It was getting harder and harder to deny cryptos were a legitimate asset class. The $112 billion Coinbase IPO has put an end to the debate.

While there is a bewildering array of financial product and advice on offer, we need to have a laser-like focus on cost. Death and taxes may be the great certainties of life, but for investors, unnecessary cost is the great certainty to diminish long-term wealth – be sure to avoid it.

Ireland has a savings glut on one side, and cash-starved start-up companies on the other. With an information campaign to draw in private investment, a new generation of angel investors can be born whose default investment isn't property.

In the Chinese Communist Party's latest five year plan, the services sector is out and industry is in. The country is doubling down on R&D and technology. That poses serious problems for the US and Europe.

As Prince Philip is buried, Anne Harris reflects on the role the Duke of Edinburgh played in creating the modern royal family and why, unlike others in the Firm, he never succumbed to self-pity.

The Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden dropped the social media company responsible for his tweets this week, but nobody should be surprised that he doesn't write them himself

Ireland has the highest interest rates in Europe, and only three banks left in the market. It doesn't look good. But lack of competition isn't to blame for Ireland's high interest rates.

When it comes to Ireland’s built environment, the pandemic and associated economic shock may bring about a fundamental shift in how we use space. Our preferences may change for how and where we live and what we want to use our streets, shops and office blocks for.