Inaugural Davy Portrait Awards Winners Announced

Davy, Ireland’s leading provider of stockbroking, wealth management and financial advisory services, this week awarded Dublin-based artist Joe Dunne with first prize (£10,000) in the inaugural Davy Portrait Awards at a ceremony in Belfast.   Dunne’s captivating painting is of his daughter Cara, aged 15.    Belfast-born Martin Wedge picked up second prize (£3,500) for his striking oil on canvas portrait entitled Figure C3.10. ...for more

KBC Bank Extends Global Brand to Ireland

IIB Bank plc has officially renamed and rebranded its operations in Ireland. Renamed KBC Bank Ireland plc, the move will provide a consistent global identity for the bank, with a platform for businesses operating in internal and external markets through the Group’s global network. ...for more

Barclays Sees Signs of Life In NW Deals

New data released today by the Centre for Management Buy-out Research (CMBOR) reveals that the private equity market in the North West has been impacted by international financial pressures, with activity levels standing at £259 million from just 12 deals in the third quarter of 2008. Total deal value in the North West has reached £1.3 billion from 76 deals in the first nine months of the year compared to 83 deals for whole of 2007. ....for more

Ukash Joins With Spain's Telefonica

Ukash, Europe’s fastest growing cash solution to pay online, has inked a deal with telecommunications giant Telefónica to make Ukash vouchers available from all traditional telephone kiosks across Spain. The new service, which will go first live with Habbo Spain, is a key milestone towards the continuing recognition of the cash customer in the online space. ...for more

Nimsoft Gains $12m Goldman Sachs Led Investment

Fastest Growing Systems Management Company Announces Second Round of Funding. Nimsoft, the fastest growing systems management company, has announced that the company has completed a funding round of $12 million led by new investor Goldman Sachs with follow on investments from Series A investors JMI Equity and Northzone Ventures. ...for more

Andorra Opens To Foreign Investors

On 7th November, Andorra took an important step in its reform program to open up, modernise and diversify its economy. More than 200 economic activities have been completely opened up to foreign investments with the entry into force of a Foreign Investment law voted on 8 April 2008.

This new law is part of a program of economic and taxation reforms (Andorra 2020) undertaken by Andorra since 2006 aimed at: increasing the international competitiveness of Andorra; attracting foreign investors and entrepreneurs, particularly in high-value added sectors; strengthening the legal framework for companies ...for more

City High-Flyers Leave Lugging Luggage to the Professionals

In today’s fast-paced world of business, First Luggage offers an efficient and reliable direct baggage service ideally suited to the long-haul business traveller.

This door-to-door luggage forwarding service ensures that all you need for your business ventures, from computer software and important documents to personal belongings, is delivered directly to your destination. City professionals can’t afford to be loitering in check-in queues, trawling baggage carousels or battling with airport staff over lost luggage. ...for more

Amsterdam's 'The Dylan' Scoops Global Travel Accolade

The Dylan in Amsterdam Scoops Leading Hotel Accolade at the 2008 World Travel Awards. The Dylan in Amsterdam has been voted Netherland’s Leading Hotel at The World Travel Awards’ European and Green Winners Ceremony hosted at AquaCity, Poprad, in Slovakia. ..for more

Bellevue Spa Launches Signature Gold Massage

If you can be tempted off the slopes this winter for some spa and pampering, look no further than the Bellevue SPA at the 5-star Grand Hotel Bellevue in the picture perfect Swiss mountain resort of Gstaad.  The Asian-inspired spa has introduced a series of indulgent massages and spa treatments perfect for post-skiing pampering: the luxurious Bellevue gold massage and the new sea shell massage. ...for more