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Editor Viewpoint

Art and business can be more mutually beneficial

Culture and creativity should not be seen as 'nice to have'; they deliver real change in business in a sustainable, effective, efficient, inspirational and cost-effective way. They are assets to business - a resource and a tool for developing knowledge and other intangible assets, which differentiate a business and provide a unique edge to the operation.
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Inside Editor Viewpoint

Climate change could alter pensions forever

Tuesday, 20 October 2009

Pensions are big news these days, whether it's political announcements that we are to work longer before we become eligible for the state pension or announcements of short falls amongst personal pension investments.
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Banks need to start revising plans as the world changes

Tuesday, 13 October 2009

Tough economic times require businesses to think and act in new ways. This is the challenge, not only for trading companies of all sizes across Northern Ireland, but also for banks as well.
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Positive signs that downturn is levelling out

Tuesday, 15 September 2009

There has been somewhat of an improvement in property market activity in Northern Ireland in recent months after what was a very challenging period in the first half of 2009. While the region has not escaped the effects of the economic downturn, the Northern Ireland economy is better positioned than the Republic where the economy is expected to contract by more than 8.0% in 2009.
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Sammy making his mark

Tuesday, 11 August 2009

The DUP’s Sammy Wilson is making his mark as the newly appointed Finance Minister.
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Tax cuts vital to stabilise economy

Monday, 17 November 2008

With just one week to go, all eyes are on the government’s Pre-Budget Report (PBR). Next Monday, Alistair Darling is expected to slash his growth forecasts and already there has been been speculation that the package will include some tax cuts.
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Economic pressures mount on Executive

Monday, 10 November 2008

Any lingering doubts as to whether Northern Ireland really is in recession will have been removed by the publication today of Ulster Bank’s Purchasing Managers’ Index.
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