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THE MARKET

MARKETS

		Fexco outlay on Goodbody deal to exceed €60m 29 August 2010 By Samantha McCaughren Business Correspondent

Kerry financial services company Fexco is set to inject around €35 million in regulatory capital into Goodbody Stockbrokers when it completes the acquisition of the company in the coming weeks.

		Blue-chip investors snap up NBNK shares 29 August 2010 By Richard Curran Blue chip investors snapped up the share placing of stock for a new British retail bank operation on the London stock exchange, leaving thin pickings for ordinary punters.

		Two bidders tipped to remain in race to buy EBS 29 August 2010 By Samantha McCaughren Two potential investors now look set to remain in the bidding process for embattled building society EBS.

THE INSIDER

Banks shut doors to new homes
29 August 2010 By Kathleen Barrington
Why is it that a couple with two good jobs and an unblemished credit history are refused a mortgage by our two leading banks?

DONE DEAL
WBS in €750k deal for eco-friendly rooms
29 August 2010 By Elaine O’Regan
Tyrone-based Western Building Systems (WBS) has signed an exclusive deal to manufacture eco-friendly modular home extensions, following the completion of a £2 million (€2.45 million) expansion at the company’s Coal island headquarters.

MONEY

RECRUITMENT

Tax: the shape of things to come
29 August 2010 By Emma Kennedy Personal Finance Correspondent
As Budget 2011 draws close, the likelihood of new taxes looms but, while the government remains tight-lipped, there are clear indications what it has in mind

Loose Change
29 August 2010 Compiled by Emma Kennedy
School return puts parents under financial strain

Strategy needed for job search
29 August 2010
Careers Clinic: This week’s expert is Garth McKeown, director of Quest Recruitment

Working Week
29 August 2010 Yasmin Hyde is founder and managing director of Ballymaloe Country Relish
Yasmin Hyde is founder and managing director of Ballymaloe Country Relish. Situated in Little Island, Co Cork, the company makes a range of relishes, mint jelly and apple sauce. It employs 16 staff and has an annual turnover of €3 million.

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