With global financial markets experiencing unprecedented volatility, it’s essential not just to survive the downturn and keep out of trouble, but to grow business and improve performance over the long term. As part of a 6,000 strong European Financial Services Organisation including 500 audit, tax and advisory professionals in Ireland, Ernst & Young bring together an experienced, globally integrated team.
Our financial services group provide the in-depth knowledge of assurance, tax and advisory services your business needs to achieve its potential.
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CrossCurrents: Volume 10 Issue 1 - Taming the market turmoil
The latest issue of CrossCurrents dealing with the market crisis and its immediate challenges is the top risk for asset managers in 2009. Download the latest issue of CrossCurrents Volume 10, Issue 1.
Managing the IT agenda - The balance act for business and IT leaders
The role of information technology is evolving. IT is being called on to do more than simply “keep the lights on.” Board members, C-suite leaders and other stakeholders are looking for IT to make even greater contributions to the success of the enterprise – to create value, rationalise costs and more effectively manage risks across the organisation. Download the Managing the IT agenda report.
2009 insurance industry outlook
As with the rest of the world, Europe is headed into a recession, with unemployment expected to rise through 2010. For most insurers, operating results have deteriorated, resulting in lower investment income and the soft cycle affecting underwriting gains. Top-line growth is projected, but at a slower pace. Download the 2009 Insurance industry outlook for Europe report.
Ernst & Young business risk report: Asset management
Navigating the crisis: A survey of the world's largest banks
Ernst & Young released the findings from its second annual global risk report. According to the survey, the need to institutionalise a risk-aware culture is a top priority as banks struggle to develop a consolidated view of risk across the business units and the various risk dimensions. Download Navigating the Crisis.
CrossCurrents: Ernst & Young's magazine for financial services executives
The latest issue of CrossCurrents discusses how organisations that are well positioned, prepared and nimble may be able to capitalise on the dislocation in the market. Download the latest issue of CrossCurrents Volume 9, Issue 4.
Ernst & Young business risk report: the top 10 risks for global business
Business is increasing its focus on a wide variety of risks as global economic conditions worsen in the aftermath of the credit crunch. The annual top-ten ranking, published by Ernst & Young in conjunction with strategy consultancy Oxford Analytica, reveals that companies around the world are realising the importance of a thorough and robust risk management effort across related risk areas. Download the 2009 Ernst & Young business risk report.
Investment funds in Ireland 2008
This publication provides a general overview of the investment funds industry in Ireland, including the legal, regulatory and tax regime applicable to the formation and operation of funds in Ireland in 2008. Download our brochure on Investment funds in Ireland 2008 (PDF 3.27MB).
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