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Communions and Confirmations often come with a less heavenly side: the price tag…While the ceremonies may be spiritually priceless, the overall cost has a very real bottom line.The latest research carried out in this area found the average cost of such celebrations was over €900!However, this data from Ulster Bank is over six years old, so costs are likely to be well over €1,000 for the average household.Joining Andrea to discuss this is Presenter of the Hard Shoulder on Newstalk, Kieran Cuddihy, Jennifer Horgan, Freelance Journalist and Teacher, Graham Moore, Director of Next level Entertainment, Lisa O'Sullivan Shaw, Digital Creator and Mom and Sarah Bolton, Owner and Founder of Charcuterie Countess.

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 10ú lá de mí Aibreán, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1981 thug an ghrúpa gallaher timpeall 10 milliún punt do shuíomh a bhí 41 acra timpeall Stephen's Green. I 2009 bhí clann timpeall an tír ábalta nach mór 500 euro gach mí a shábháil ar an teach de bharr gur thit praghsanna go mór I 75 bhliain. I 1992 bhí picéad ag tarlú sa chontae ag 23 bainc ón Bank Of Ireland agus Ulster Bank. Sheas siad leis na comhghleacaí a bhí ag obair sa AIB a bhí ag agóidíocht ón mí roimhe. I 2009 tháinig nuacht iontach chuig an chontae mar dúradh go mbeadh gnólachtaí ag fáil na mílte euro timpeall Inis de bharr tionscnaíocht. Sin Flo Rida agus Kesha le Right Round – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 2009. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1985 thosaigh Madonna a chéad cheolchoirm I Meiriceá Thuaidh – chan sí trí oíche sa Paramount Theatre I Washington. D'oscail The Beastie Boys do Madonna ar an turas seo. I 2019 chuaigh Billie Eilish chuig barr na cairteacha sa Bhreatain lena chéad albam When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? Bhí sí an cailín is óige chun shroich uimhir a haon lena chéad albam sa Bhreatain. I 2020 ag na Grammys bhuaigh sí Albam den bhliain, agus Amhrán den bhliain lena amhrán Bad Guy – agus I bhfad níos mó. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh aisteoir David Harbour I Nua Eabhrac I 1975 agus rugadh amhránaí Sophie Ellis Bextor sa Bhreatain ar an lá seo I 1979 agus seo chuid de a amhrán. Beidh mé ar ais libh amárach le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 10th of April, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1981: The gallaher group paid an estimated 10 million pounds for a 41 acre site adjoining stephens green in one of irelands biggest property deals. 2009: Families were able to save up to €500 a month on their household spending thanks to the biggest price drop in over 75 years. 1992: The bank dispute escalated in clare this week with pickets being placed on all 23 branches of the associated banks in the county as staff from the BOI and Ulster bank joined with their collegues in allied irish bank who were on the picket line for the last month. 2009: Businesses in the county recieved a massive boost with an announcemnt that hundreds of thousands of euro were to be ploughed into an initiative in ennis. That was Flo Rida and Kesha with Right Round– the biggest song on this day in 2009. Onto music news on this day In 1985, Madonna kicked off her very first North American tour by playing the first of three nights at the Paramount Theatre in Seattle, Washington. The Beastie Boys opened for Madonna on this 40-date Virgin Tour. In 2019, Billie Eilish was at No.1 on the UK chart with her debut studio album When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? It made Eilish the youngest female solo act to chart at No.1 in the UK. At the 2020 Grammy Awards, it won Album of the Year, Best Pop Vocal Album, while 'Bad Guy' from the album won Record of the Year. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – actor David Harbour was born in New York in 1975 and singer Sophie Ellis Bextor was born in the UK in 1979 and this is one of her songs I'll be back with you tomorrow with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

New research unveiled by Wise, the international money app, shows a growing frustration among Irish people with high costs for basic banking services and hidden fees for international transactions. As a result, more people are taking a hybrid banking approach or using digital only alternatives. Results from the second annual 'State of Irish Banking Report' reveal that three quarters (73%) of consumers believe that fees charged by traditional Irish banks for basic services such as account maintenance and ATM withdrawals are excessive. The 2024 report, conducted with Censuswide reveals a shift away from standalone traditional banking services. Just one in five (20%) now use traditional banking services alone, a 6% decrease on last year. In contrast, 36% now prefer using only app-based financial services - suggesting Irish banking customers have reached a tipping point in their adoption of fintech. The remaining 49% are hybrid customers, using both traditional and app-based financial services providers. Other traditional banking frustrations identified by Irish consumers include: A lack of competitive interest rates (37%) Poor customer service and lack of responsiveness (29%) Costly and slow international transactions (27%) A lack of transparency on fees (25%) "We are witnessing a tipping point for banking and fintech in Ireland," said Harsh Sinha, Chief Technology Officer at Wise. "The 2024 State of Irish Banking Report highlights how high fees and outdated processes are driving momentum for faster, more competitive, transparent, and consumer-friendly financial providers in the market." Irish consumers feel ripped off for spending abroad Managing finances abroad is a worry for Irish consumers: Those surveyed transferred up to €75,000 into other currencies last year, with the average respondent sending €661, yet the majority (73%) say they don't understand overseas transaction fees or believe that their bank should make these clearer. Adding to the sense of frustration over this lack of transparency, 43% think their bank overcharged them on hidden exchange rate fees last year. Irish consumers are also growing increasingly frustrated with the lack of convenient banking options when spending money abroad. Nearly four out of five (79%) are now demanding banks offer simple solutions to transfer and spend money abroad. This desire for transparency is underscored by a 12% year-on-year rise in the number of people now using digital payment apps when travelling. Competition and innovation a concern for customers A lack of competition in the banking sector has been blamed for high costs and stifled innovation by Irish consumers, following high-profile exits from the market from players such as KBC and Ulster Bank. As a result, two thirds (66%) of Irish consumers want to see better integration and collaboration with fintechs to enhance traditional banking services. When considering switching to digital providers: 6 in 10 (61%) cite faster transactions as their favourite thing about digital payment apps, while 41% appreciate the ease with which they can use apps to manage and budget when travelling, and 39% enjoy lower payment fees. More than half (56%) of Irish consumers using app-based providers rely on them for everyday spending, while 60% opt for app-based financial services when online shopping. Over half (54%) say they would switch to an app-based provider if their traditional bank closed tomorrow, citing faster transactions and lower fees as advantages of app-based providers. A majority (54%) have considered switching service providers this year. Among those who haven't considered switching, three quarters have stuck with their traditional bank because they think it's too much hassle to move. Speaking on the launch of the report Roisin Levine, Head of UK & Europe Partnerships at Wise Platform said: "Across Europe, we're seeing a clear mandate for change in financial services. Irish consumers, like their European counterparts, are ...

This episode was recorded live at Ulster Bank as part of our mini series for Black History Month. It features David Levin and Charmaine McConville. In this episode we discuss: The early days of social media The challenges of growing a start up Acting on advice from loved ones The best petrol station in Ireland Whether Bradford or Leeds is better (it's Bradford) How race and identity overlap

At a special event in Belfast last night, Joe Kennedy III, US Special Envoy to Northern Ireland for Economic Affairs, announced that applications are now open for Connect to Success (C2S) a programme powered and implemented by Ulster University. This initiative aims to empower women entrepreneurs, bolster the regional economy, and advance gender equality in Northern Ireland. C2S sets itself apart from other women's entrepreneurial programmes in Northern Ireland by offering selected WOBs unparalleled access to global corporations and their international networks, a comprehensive team-based mentoring approach, and a targeted focus on women-owned businesses (WOBs) in the scale-up phase. C2S pairs 10-15 WOBS with teams of executives from some of the world's top multinational corporations. These mentoring teams will provide expert guidance to help shape and implement the long-term business and leadership strategies of the participating WOBs. The year-long mentoring program is scheduled to commence in January 2025. C2S's mentoring champions include industry giants such as Aflac, AIG, Coca-Cola, Goldman Sachs, Google, Irish Life Group, Kainos, KPMG, PwC, Seagate, and Stripe, Inc. Additional supporters of the C2S initiative include AwakenAngels, Catalyst, Cliste Hospitality, Endeavor Ireland, Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce, Ormeau Labs, and Ulster Bank. Joe Kennedy III, US Special Envoy to Northern Ireland for Economic Affairs, said: "Empowering women in business isn't just a local effort; it's a global game-changer. Whether it's in Belfast or in Boston, we need more women-led enterprises and more female investors. By championing women entrepreneurs, Connect To Success, Ulster University, and their partner companies are igniting economic growth, driving social progress, and paving the way for a more inclusive and prosperous Northern Ireland." Kim Sawyer, Executive Director of Connect to Success, said: "This initiative goes beyond business growth; it's about empowering women, fostering cross-community collaboration, and breaking down barriers that have traditionally limited women's access to capital, markets, and networking. By connecting women entrepreneurs with mentors from some of the world's most successful companies, we aim to equip them with the skills, connections, and confidence needed to elevate their businesses and pay forward the opportunities they've received. "Moreover, the program offers C2S mentors from global corporations a unique perspective on the entrepreneurial mindset of SMEs, enriching their understanding of agility, innovation, and risk-taking. This experience not only sharpens their leadership abilities but also sparks creative thinking and opens doors to new partnerships and ventures." Ulster University Vice Chancellor Professor Paul Bartholomew added: "Connect to Success will play a key role in supporting innovation and entrepreneurship, in a specific area critical to both economic growth and gender equality - supporting female entrepreneurs and women-owned businesses. At Ulster University, we are active and vocal champions of the development of female entrepreneurship and are deeply committed to helping women build and scale successful businesses. In partnership with Connect to Success, we can create a future where women-owned businesses are at the forefront of innovation, corporate success and regional economic prosperity. Highly rewarding and life changing experience New to Northern Ireland, C2SNI follows C2SPortugal, which supported over 1,100 women-owned businesses via 128 corporate mentoring teams from leading global companies, with mentoring from companies including L'Oréal, McDonalds, Microsoft and Nestlé. Ana Margarida Matos, Corporate Mentee, C2S Portugal, said: "For any woman who owns a business, Connect to Success combines the best of both worlds: flexibility and opportunity to run my own business with the resources and community usually found in large companies. Being a part of Connect to...

Pre-seed investor Techstars, has announced that it's seeking aspiring entrepreneurs from across Ireland and the UK to participate in Startup Weekend Deep Tech (26 - 29 July). This is significant in that it's being brought to Belfast for the first time, in partnership with the prestigious Queen's University Belfast. To date, Techstars Startup Weekend has taken place in over 150 countries, with over 7,000 programmes and 428,000 participants. Techstars Startup Weekend is a three-day programme that will provide invaluable opportunities for ambitious minds to help them gain real insights into startup life. It will enable aspiring entrepreneurs to connect with other creators and learn from experienced founders all whilst enhancing their knowledge in deep tech, from InsureTech to HealthTech, AI and more. The 54 hour-long programme will bring together the best would-be entrepreneurs in the deep tech sectors and give them the chance to meet a team, ideate, receive mentorship and pitch their ideas to a panel of judges. The overall objective of the event is to help ambitious minds establish whether founding a company within deep tech is for them. Techstars' Startup Weekend methodology has successfully yielded thousands of companies, some of which became unicorns, including Zapier, Rover, Yotpo, EquipmentShare and Carousell. Day one of the event will see team formation and plenty of networking opportunities. Day two will be centered around customer validation, mentoring and building the solution. The final stretch of the programme will feature pitching and selection of winners. Queen's University Belfast has been credited with creating successful spin-out companies for the second consecutive year (2020) by The Octopus Ventures report. This recognition highlights Queen's strong emphasis on research and commercialisation through its commercialisation arm, QUBIS. The report specifically commends Queen's for its high-value exits in fields such as Artificial Intelligence, quantum computing, and life sciences? (QUBelfast)?? (Sync NI)?. In addition, Queen's University has demonstrated a significant impact on regional economic development, particularly in Northern Ireland's flourishing life sciences sector. Notable successes include companies such as Re-Vana Therapeutics, which raised 3 million euros in pre-series A financing, and Titan IC, acquired by Mellanox Technologies. Additionally, Sonrai Analytics secured over 828 thousand euros in seed funding, with the company currently working on an 8 million euro project to improve cancer outcomes? (Queen's University Belfast Alumni)?. According to Ulster Bank and Beauhurst's Startup Index, 14,000 new companies set up in Northern Ireland in 2023, a 59% increase on 2022. In addition, a report from The Global Entrepreneurship Monitor shows that, in Northern Ireland, 6.5 percent of the working-age population describe themselves as "early stage entrepreneurs." Open to thinkers and doers across the UK and Ireland, interested attendees can register for the programme by July 25, 2024. Speaking about the significance of Startup Weekend DeepTech in coming to Belfast, Program Manager at Techstars leading this Startup Weekend, Emilie Vallauri said: "Techstars is excited to collaborate with Queen's University Belfast and QUBIS to accelerate the emergence of the next generation of deep tech entrepreneurs from Belfast. We are proud to support this vibrant tech ecosystem and to contribute to the creation of new startups in the insurtech, AI and healthtech verticals." For further information on the Techstars Startup Weekend DeepTech, please click HERE. See more stories here.

E46 The Fifth Court - Ireland's legal podcastPeter Leonard BL and Mark Tottenham BL talk to E46 The Fifth Court, Michael O'Flaherty, Director of the EU Fundamental Rights Agency - about implementing human rights 'on the ground'.Michael studied in law in UCD, became a solicitor, then trained as a priest, left the priesthood and became a human rights lawyer that led to his current post as well as being an Adjunct Professor of Human Rights Law at Maynooth University.His current favourite book is the The Radetzky March by Joseph RothFrom the Decisis.ie casebook our interlocutors look at two recent decisions;One case involving a dispute over a bank loan from Ulster Bank where one of the parties had been bankrupted in England, which was a seminal fact.A second case involves a case where a member of An Garda Síochána was bitten by a Belgian Shepherd dog, in the line of duty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Colm Kinkaid, Director of Consumer Protection with the Central Bank on closure of KBC and Ulster Bank accounts

Will Goodbody, Business Editor, on today's closure of Ulster Bank's remaining 63 branches

John O'Connell, General Secretary of the Financial Services Union Ulster Bank staff as 63 branches close for the last time

How much should you give for a communion? According to Ulster Bank the average amount a child gets for their First Holy Communion is €600. But how much should you put in the envelope? Henry McKean reports.

With KBC and Ulster Bank having exited the Irish market, what is out there for Irish customers when it comes to loans and savings?Could Fintech companies like Revolut and N26, along with more established companies such as An Post and our Credit Unions, prove to be viable alternatives for consumers looking to change?Plus, are house-hunters likely to see asking prices dropping across the board over the next twelve months? Ciaran Hancock gets some insight from Markets Correspondent Joe Brennan, Consumer Affairs Correspondent Conor Pope and Daragh Cassidy from Bonkers.ie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With KBC and Ulster Bank having exited the Irish market, what is out there for Irish customers when it comes to loans and savings?Could Fintech companies like Revolut and N26, along with more established companies such as An Post and our Credit Unions, prove to be viable alternatives for consumers looking to change?Plus, are house-hunters likely to see asking prices dropping across the board over the next twelve months? Ciaran Hancock gets some insight from Markets Correspondent Joe Brennan, Consumer Affairs Correspondent Conor Pope and Daragh Cassidy from Bonkers.ie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bobby's guest for this episode is a Fintech entrepreneur who sold his payment processing startup for over one hundred million euro. After 14 years in Ulster Bank, Colm Lyon risked it all to go out on his own and at one stage, his company was processing over twenty-five billion euro worldwide. He now owns a digital account business called Fire.com, invests in early startups and more.

With Ulster Bank finally closing its transactional services today, we get advice on how to close your account with David Quinn, Managing Director at Investwise Financial Planning Ltd.

Earlier this week, the EU forecast Irish GDP to grow by 4.9% this year. However many economists disagreed with this. Joe was joined by former Chief economist with Ulster Bank, Simon Barry to debate the best measure of economic growth.

Adam Maguire reports that 24 former Ulster Bank branches have been reopened as Permanent TSB banks today.

Charlie Weston, Irish Independent Personal Finance Editor, reports that the first tranche of Ulster Bank branches will close today as the bank winds down its operations in Ireland.

One in two people have never switched bank accounts, according to a survey by Peopl Insurance - does that surprise you? With KBC and Ulster Bank leaving the market soon, if you haven't closed your account and are putting it on the long finger you may want to think twice. Paul Walsh CEO of Peopl Insurance joined us… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The deadline is looming for Ulster Bank and KBC customers to make the switch, with the remaining accounts to be frozen from today. But what happens to these customers? For more on this Pat spoke to Paraic Kissane Financial Advisor & Mortgage Expert.

John O'Connell, General Secretary of the Financial Services Union, discusses the freezing of Ulster Bank deposit accounts, which will begin on Friday.

Just 52% of consumers who have their main account with Ulster Bank or KBC have opened a new account. That's according to new research from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission. Both banks are leaving the Irish market in the coming months. Kevin O'Brien Commission Member with the CCPC. Kevin, can you bring us through what is in this survey? Was it expected it would be as low as half at this stage?.

Just 52% of consumers who have their main account with Ulster Bank or KBC have opened a new account. That's according to new research from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission. Both banks are leaving the Irish market in the coming months. Kevin O'Brien Commission Member with the CCPC. Kevin, can you bring us through what is in this survey? Was it expected it would be as low as half at this stage?.

Our Business Editor Will Goodbody has the details.

Charlie Weston, personal finance editor Irish Independent, joins Matt to discuss the rise in home insurance, ESBs massive profits and BOI to open on Saturdays in an attempt to gain Ulster Bank customers.

In this episode, Peter is joined by Seamus Newcombe, CEO of PayAc, and Kevin Johnson, CEO of CUDA.In this episode, they talk about the big current account switch from Ulster Bank and KBC, and the potential, and possibly once-off, opportunities for credit unions.

This week on Taking Stock Mandy Johnston analyses what was left in the wake of the departure of Ulster Bank and KBC and is joined by Sean Keyes from the Currency who takes a deep-dive into the state of Ireland's Banking Sector. As Dublin Airport opened its third runway The Shannon Airport Group had a big rebrand this week and Mandy talks to CEO Mary Considine about the possibility for Shannon in a post-Covid economy Hope or hype? This week the Tánaiste said it will be about a decade before Hydrogen energy is a fuel source in Ireland. Mandy is joined by Hydrogen Ireland to give us their view on how long it will be before expectations meet reality

3.00" We look at whether credit unions can replace departing banks, Ulster Bank and KBC Bank? SAVVI Credit Union, that emerged from the ESB Credit Union, but that now serves its entire local community, is set to take on the world. Savvi's CEO Mark Beirne and Head of Business Growth, Conall O'Callaghan, join TeamGBS to tell us that they have loans up to €1 million available for businesses and that often (not always!) personal guarantees may not be required. Like most credit unions they are currently cash rich and very, very keen to lend - for mortgages, home improvements, green energy loans (solar panels etc), car loans....yes, we may have unearthed that pot of gold you were hoping for. However, we also found out that the pair hadn't listened to That Great Business Show podcast - ever! - so once locked into the studio, we made them wriggle and squirm until they promised they would, would, would listen back to all previous 101 episodes. We like to 'do business differently'. Have a listen to how Savvi will take on the world, how they want to become a competitor to AIB and Bank of Ireland and the inspiration they draw from the Sparkassen finance group in German that has grown from something similar to our credit unions, to a main pillar bank supporting SMEs in Germany.Mark's Hire in a Heartbeat? Damien Daly, COO, Finance Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John O'Connell, General Secretary of the FSU, discusses the transfer of banking staff as Ulster Bank and KBC leave the exit the Irish market.

Grainne Griffin, Director of Communications at the CCPC, urges Ulster Bank and KBC current account customers to take action on switching banks.

With two large Irish banks closing their doors at the end of the year, customer experience service provider Majorel launches its digital account switching service in Ireland to help the banks' customers transfer their checking accounts. The online account transfer service not only allows bank customers to move their account to a different bank in just a few minutes but also automatically informs all regular payment partners of the new bank account. A hotline is also available to answer any questions customers may have. Majorel has been successfully delivering its solution to market leaders in the banking sector for more than ten years in several European markets. The banking sector in Ireland faces some major changes, as two of Ireland's largest banks – Ulster Bank and KBC Bank Ireland – have announced that they will be terminating their business operations at the end of the year. This will affect around one million private and business customers and thus approximately 20 per cent of the Irish population, a majority of whom must now transfer their checking account. The Central Bank of Ireland and consumer organizations fear that the necessary checking account transfer could lead to bottlenecks and long waiting times, with the effect that not every customer will have a new bank account at the end of the year. Digital account switching service by Majorel This is where Majorel's solution comes into play. “Majorel's account switching service makes it possible to switch bank accounts on a large scale, as the transfer occurs entirely digital, which means there's no upper limit to the number of accounts that can be transferred,” explains Thomas Hoffmann, Senior Vice President of Majorel, who developed the solution with his team. It's also worth mentioning that the checking account transfer requires little effort on the customer's part, as all of the payment partners are informed of the new bank account details and can automatically incorporate these into their systems.” “We look forward to helping consumers and banks in Ireland transfer accounts at the touch of a button, and have already received very positive feedback in our initial conversations,” he added. The solution is accompanied by a hotline that can answer any questions customers may have about the account transfer process. With its digital account switching service, Majorel already transfers several million bank accounts annually and works with leading banks in major European markets. As required in Ireland now, Majorel has already helped several banks with mergers and market exits and thus has extensive experience enabling account transfers for hundreds of thousands of customers within just a few months. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

The saga of KBC and Ulster Bank switching issues continues with delays for thousands of ex-customers. Charlie Weston joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Record numbers of new AIB bank accounts have been opened this week as people make the move from KCB and Ulster Bank. Daragh Cassidy Head of Communications at Bonkers.ie and David McWeeney KCB Customer joined Kieran to discuss how easy it is to switch banks and if banks are trying to make it easier for consumers.

Gill Stedman reports on the difficulties some Ulster Bank and KBC customers are experiencing trying to switch or close their accounts ahead of the banks exit from the Irish market.

With uncertainty brewing regarding KBC and Ulster Bank's departure from the Irish market and the future of their current customers, we have decided to extend our weekly personal finance spot with Charlie Weston. Also joining us is Daragh Cassidy, Head of Communications at Bonkers.ie. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2022/06/01172318/LW-PF-LONG.mp3"][/audio] Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Monese, the leading European mobile money account, has become the first mobile money account to partner with Paysafe to offer cash tops to all its customers across Ireland. This partnership creates the largest nationwide cash top-up network for a money app. As of today, Monese account holders will be able to top-up their accounts with cash at Paysafe's network, which includes over 3,100 stores nationwide, such as Spar, Centra, Londis, Applegreen, Texaco and supervalu. Monese accounts are quick and easy to open through the mobile app. Customers can save, budget, manage their money, and make and receive payments (via debit card, SEPA transfer, Direct Debit, or send internationally in major currencies). Today's partnership provides the physical infrastructure to easily add cash to Monese accounts, which is lacking from most digital providers in the market. Nationwide cash top-ups sit alongside Monese's low fees on card spending in foreign currencies or abroad, global cashpoint withdrawals and international transfers. Customers can set weekly and monthly budgets, categorise and track spending for stress-free money management. Customers can also set up Monese Pots to make any savings, rounding-up any loose change from purchases made on your card. Monese can be used in 14 different languages. All Monese customers in Ireland will be given fee-free cash top-ups throughout June. As of 1 July, Monese's Classic and Premium plan customers will have allowances of €400 and €1,000 cash top-ups per month, respectively. Monese is accelerating its expansion in Ireland, following its acquisition of the award winning Irish fintech, Trezeo, in 2021. Trezeo, an FCA authorised financial services platform, serving independent and self-employed workers, was bought by Monese as part of the European fintech's push into credit and lending. Garrett Cassidy, VP Financial Products at Monese, said: “Cash remains an incredibly important part of society in Ireland. However, there are hundreds of communities across Ireland without a local bank branch. This will increase with the ongoing branch closures nationwide and the withdrawal of Ulster Bank. This partnership brings together Monese's highly accessible money app with Paysafecash's extensive network, so we can deliver financial services to those facing bank branch isolation. “Monese's mission is to empower ambitious people by providing easily accessible financial services. This is exactly the kind of service that will help us deliver on our mission, by ensuring that cash lodging is still accessible to thousands of people across the Republic as banks are literally shutting their doors on our villages and towns right now.” See more stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

The CEO of Sligo Credit Union, Barry O'Flynn, has called on all utility companies, as well as the Ulster Bank, to do more to assist bank customers in transferring their accounts elsewhere, as Ulster Bank prepares to close its outlets. He says the process is providing cumbersome for a lot of people

Our expert hosts, Benjamin Ensor and Kate Moody, are joined by some great guests to talk about the most notable fintech, financial services and banking news from the past week. This week's guests include: Barb Maclean, VP Integration & Analytics, Celero Aya Ibrahim, Commercial Director, Paymob Mary Ann Azevedo, Senior Editor, TechCrunch We cover the following stories from the fintech and financial services space: Canadian Neo Financial's $185 million fund raise signals confidence in neobanks - 4:10 Egyptian fintech Paymob raises $50M led by PayPal Ventures and Kora Capital - 16:30 Tiger Global hit by $17bn losses in tech rout - 27:45 Sequoia, Binance and a16z among 19 investors backing Elon Musk's Twitter bid - 37:08 Stripe's Patrick Collison hits back at Plaid CEO's accusations - 46:30 Dutch fintech Bunq vies for Ulster Bank and KBC account holders - 48:32 Google Chrome is getting built-in virtual credit cards - 50:45 The Vatican Will Create an NFT Gallery to ‘Democratise Art' - 52:25 This episode is sponsored by Alto IRA Did you know the majority of people are investing in cryptocurrency through a taxable account, when they could be using an IRA and avoiding or deferring the taxes? With an Alto CryptoIRA, you can invest in crypto without tax headaches. Create a free account in minutes. Choose from over 150 coins, and invest with as little as $10. No setup charges and no account fees. To open an Alto CryptoIRA with as little as $10, just go to www.altoira.com/insider This episode is sponsored by TrueLayer Let's face it, cards were not designed for online. Payments can take days to settle, hurting customer loyalty. While high fraud, clunky checkouts and expensive fees mean millions in missed revenue. At TrueLayer, we've made instant payments available for businesses across Europe and the UK. So you can cut costs, fight fraud and get money moving fast. To learn more visit: www.TrueLayer.com/payments Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a podcast dedicated to all things fintech, banking, technology and financial services. It's hosted by a rotation of 11:FS experts including David M. Brear, Simon Taylor, Jason Bates and Gwera Kiwana, as well as a range of brilliant guests. We cover the latest global news, bring you interviews from industry experts or take a deep dive into subject matters such as APIs, AI or digital banking. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe and please leave a review Follow us on Twitter: @fintechinsiders where you can ask the hosts questions, or email podcasts@11fs.com! Special Guests: Aya Ibrahim, Barb MacLean, and Mary Ann Azevedo.

Ulster Bank has been critcised by a Leitrim councillor for its failure to fully assist its customers in switching accounts as the Bank prepares to close its branches. Leitrim County Council is now to contact the Central Bank on the matter

Head of Advocacy at Age Action Ireland Ireland Celine Clarke says they want a process to allow customers to switch accounts in a timely manner with the appropriate level of support

1.00" IMPORTANT ADVICE to TeamGBS about the urgent need to switch from Ulster Bank and KBC Bank now, as each switch takes at least an hour and there are hundreds of thousands of accounts to be transferred as both banks exit the Irish market.3.00" Dr. Ken Germaine, Funding Master, on who/what/how to apply for some of the €150 billion (over seven years) of Horizon funding available from the EU. Spoiler - the success rate is around 6% - but he tells #TeamGBS how to maximise their chances. His 'hire in a heartbeat'? Ireland based consultant (and one of his collaborators) Diane Richmond.31.00" Kerry and Alex Sheeran, co-founders TalySubscriptions.com explain why they need to raise €1.5 million for a massive subscription landgrab in Ireland, the UK and the US...because no one else has thought of it. Their 'hire in a heartbeat'? Patrick Collison (they already use Stripe).55.00" Peter Leonard, BL, explains all about trademarks, including Supermac's 'war' with McDonalds, and speaking of The Donald, how Trump failed to trademark 'You're fired!'. Peter's 'hire in a heartbeat'? Joe Biden's sister, Valerie Biden Owens.All these great insights are, as always brought to you, thanks to De Facto Shaving Oil, the world's best shaving oil. Made in Mayo, sold worldwide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The clock is ticking before two big banking players – Ulster Bank and KBC Ireland – exit the market, but why is this move such a nightmare for their customers? The Indo Daily gets the low down on a ‘switching' showdown. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: Charlie Weston. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak to our Economics Correspondent Robert Shortt and hear from Ged Nash, Labour spokesperson on Finance, Public Expenditure & Reform.

About my Guest Maria Tecce: Maria Tecce is an actor, singer, keynote speaker, and Voice & Speech Coach. Maria uses all her experience and techniques as a performer and Voice and Speech Coach to empower business professionals and performers to take their public speaking and performance to the next level. Maria has coached for companies like Google, Diageo, KPMG, Ulster Bank, Bank of Ireland, Ericsson, Novartis, Trinity College, Smurfit Business School, Volkswagen, and Johnson & Johnson. Maria's work will help you find your voice, your confidence, and your own personal style so you can knock it out of the park everytime you speak and communicate. Instead of fear or dread, you'll feel powerful, excited, and joyful when you think of that presentation, meeting, or upcoming Tedtalk. Your voice is your body, and your body is your voice. Own your voice, own your confidence, and own your space. What we Discussed: - Her International journey as an Actress and Singer - How she became a voice coach - Facilitating an Event is never about you - Managing your Nerves Speaking - Her different Types of Workshops - Her Ritual before Speaking - How she helps clients as a Coach - Landing the Big Corporate Clients - What Social Media to use - Tips for the Virtual World - Different Types of Breathing - Each Language has its own Musicality and more How to Contact Maria Tecce: https://mariatecce.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_KCsWtElXYhEAUhr2RyHvg https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-tecce-voice/ More About Speaking Podcast: All Episodes can be found at www.speakingpodcast.com All Social Media + Donations link https://bio.link/podcaster Sponsor : http://coolabulla.com Use Discount Code Speaking for a 20% Discount Our Facebook Group can be found at www.facebook.com/speakingpodcast All my 5 Podcast can be found at http://roycoughlan.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/roy-coughlan/message

Andy Piece, Group Strategy Director. Andy leads the Strategy Practice in Core, and has done so since its inception in 2015. In that time he has worked on brand and marketing strategy projects for a wide variety of businesses, both large and small. Examples include The National Lottery, Three, The Irish Stock Exchange, The National Broadband Plan, Heineken, Life Style Sports, and AIB among others. He has also delivered award winning insight and brand planning work with The Road Safety Authority, Aer Lingus, Three, Ulster Bank and O2. Andy has over 15 years' experience working in marketing, in a diverse range of functions and agencies. He began his career in Research, before moving into advertising. He spent eight years working across three main functions; Media Buying, Media Planning, and Client Service. Andy joined Core in 2012 and prior to setting up the Strategy Practice in 2015, he spent three years as Head of Planning. His experience consists of some of the best known brands in Ireland, including; Unilever, Diageo, P&G, Aviva, Eircom, BMW, Glanbia, Bord Gais and Supervalu. Outside of client work he is a regular contributor to and speaker at industry fora and events and is the outgoing Secretary of the Marketing Society of Ireland. He has been a member of its executive committee since 2015. He has also lead several studies into Millennials in Ireland, the over 55's, the Future of Money, and lead a trended analysis of brand health and image for the largest one hundred brands in Ireland across 2017 and 2018. More recently he has lead the development of Core's Covid Strategic Planning framework. Andy is a firm believer in the ability of marketing and advertising investment to deliver real and measurable results through creative thinking – and places huge emphasis on delivering the proof. He has two young children, and is a passionate rugby fan with a keen interest in current affairs, politics and history. He holds a BA & MA in History from TCD. Andy's Reading Recommendations: Byron Sharp – how brands grow; https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Brands-Grow-What-Marketers/dp/0195573560 Jenni Romaniuk – Building distinctive assets https://www.amazon.co.uk/Building-Distinctive-Brand-Assets-Romaniuk/dp/0190311509/ref=sr11?dchild=1&keywords=jenni+romaniuk&qid=1598972960&s=books&sr=1-1 Orlando Wood – Lemon https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lemon-advertising-brain-turned-sour/dp/0852941471/ref=sr11?crid=3BOBDRB9NDXXK&dchild=1&keywords=lemon+orlando+wood&qid=1598972996&s=books&sprefix=lemon+or%2Cstripbooks%2C144&sr=1-1 Adam Morgan – Beautiful Constraint. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Beautiful-Constraint-Transform-Limitations-Advantages/dp/1118899016/ref=sr11?dchild=1&keywords=beautiful+constraint&qid=1598972980&s=books&sr=1-1 Field and Binet – The Long and Short of It https://www.amazon.co.uk/Long-Short-Balancing-Long-Term-Strategies/dp/085294134X/ref=pdlpo14t2/259-3964304-4319716?encoding=UTF8&pdrdi=085294134X&pdrdr=ef51e0d1-5727-4817-8ba1-5f008bac03ef&pdrdw=aEZhW&pdrdwg=3uB3v&pfrdp=7b8e3b03-1439-4489-abd4-4a138cf4eca6&pfrd_r=DEJDWQQ7TVQWVGZTXZGJ&psc=1&refRID=DEJDWQQ7TVQWVGZTXZGJ Rory Sutherland https://www.amazon.co.uk/Alchemy-Surprising-Power-Ideas-Sense/dp/0753556502/ref=sr11?crid=3NXQDK1X6G2HQ&dchild=1&keywords=rory+sutherland&qid=1598973061&s=books&sprefix=rory+suther%2Cstripbooks%2C149&sr=1-1 Mark Ritson https://www.marketingweek.com/mark-ritson/ WARC https://warc.com/ Blog – the adcotnrarian http://adcontrarian.blogspot.com/

4.00" Keavy Ryan, partner at law firm A&L Goodbody and an Irish Proshare Association (IPSA) board member joins Dalata Hotels company secretary, Sean McKeon to discuss why the withdrawal of Ulster Bank from the Irish market may throw current Save As You Earn Schemes (SAYE) into disarray. They join co-host Susan Spence (founder Softco) in discussing talent attraction and retention problems due to an inadequate share option scheme that does not match a similar UK scheme, available to companies in Northern Ireland.22.00" Geraldine Jones, founder Skin Formulas, talks about her brand that is sold in Dunnes Stores, Shaws (almost nationwide), Meaghers Pharmacies etc. She has bootstrapped the business herself and she's now hoping to head for the UK market without further investment - unless 'smart money' wants to join her. So how do you take on the might of the big brands (her products are not make up, but nutraceuticals, an important differentiator. Her 'hire in a heartbeat'? Well she chose two (wise woman!). She wants the sectoral knowledge of TeamGBS alumna, Aimee Connolly, as well as the unstinting encouragement of her uncle, also a TeamGBS alumnus, Peter Byrne, CEO of FRS.39.00" Glimpse software founders Oran Mulvey and Shane O'Sullivan (both 26) entertained us with their youthful enthusiasm as well intriguing us with what could be world beating software to help small and large retailers find out who's shopping with them, in store (they compare their software to Google Analytices for bricks and mortar stores). They're currently raising €2m to help with their assault on the UK market and when (not if!) that's successful, they're heading for the US of A. Just listen to their exuberance. It'll lift your day. Their 'hire in a heartbeat', Werner Vogels, CTO and VP at Amazon.59.00" Roisin Carroll, Sales and Marketing Manager, Carroll Estates tells us how she works with her dad, her sister, her brother-in-law, and how they keep the peace. Her real reason to be on That Great Business Show was to try to tell the world about their houses for sale in Malahide, Dublin, but they're already selling like hot cakes so we chatted to her about the family business, Japanese toilets and the TV show, Grand Designs. As we say, we do business differently. Roisin's 'hire in a heartbeat'? Helena Morrissey, mother of nine, former boss of Newton Investments and campaigner for greater female presentations on company boards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My guest for this episode is, Greg Fry, an International social media trainer. Greg has worked with top multinationals including: Ulster Bank, Vodafone, Microsoft, Symantec, UPC, Abbott Labs and Coca Cola Hellenic.Greg also runs a business called Careers Coach that assists people with career transition. He helps individuals create a personal brand online that gets them noticed by prospective employers.https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregfry/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/scaling-your-business-wrian-lanigan. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I talk with my best friend and brother John about getting out, Ulster Bank, and the legacy of our recently departed dog Pup.