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Jul 29
Transcript of Governor Gabriel Makhlouf’s interview with Niall Brady, The Sunday Times

Interview with Governor Makhlouf conducted 16 June 2022 Niall Brady: Okay, well listen thanks again for taking the time to talk to me.  You had a very busy week, from what I see yesterday was a busy day for you.  Gabriel Makhlouf: I’ve had a busy fortnight.  Niall Brady: Really?  Why a busy fortnight Gabriel […]

Jul 29
Central Bank Governor visits Tipperary to meet businesses and students

Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland Gabriel Makhlouf met with businesses and students from Tipperary yesterday during his day-long visit.  Governor Makhlouf met with local entrepreneurs, staff and Government agencies at Tipperary Technology Park, where conversations included the importance of local digital hubs and local economic development in a hybrid working world recovering from […]

Jul 29
FCA regulation boosts consumer protection in the funeral plans market

From today, the FCA will regulate pre-paid funeral plans, following legislation passed by Parliament. The FCA is authorising 26 providers. Together these firms hold approximately 1.6 million plans, which make up 87% of the market. Regulation of the sector will bring higher standards and boost consumer protection. New rules, which take effect from today, include: […]

Jul 29
Professional soccer club Crawley Town FC signs midfielder after NFT hodlers vote

Professional English soccer team Crawley Town F.C. have followed through on a community vote by fans and NFT holders who were recently given a voice on what type of player the team should recruit next. The vote, which took place on June 15, which was the first team decision opened up to fans, took place […]

Jul 29
S&P 500, Dow book highest close in about 7 weeks on Thursday, stocks extend rally as earnings ramp up

U.S. stocks finished higher Thursday, extending a rally that lifted the S&P 500 and Dow to their highest close in roughly seven weeks, according to FactSet data. The Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA, +1.03% climbed roughly 330 points, or 1%, ending near 32,526. The S&P 500 index SPX, +1.21% gained 1.2% to book its highest […]

Jul 29
Fed demands Voyager remove ‘false’ claims deposits are FDIC insured

The Fed and FDIC allege that Voyager “made various representations online” that its funds were FDIC insured. 190 Total views 10 Total shares Cypto lender Voyager Digital has been directed to remove “false and misleading” statements that its user’s deposit accounts are FDIC insured. In a joint letter written on July 28 by Seth Rosebrockfrom […]