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rte. ie > news > business > 2026 > 0614 > 1578167-ipo-buzzword-explainer

Why has IPO become a buzzword?

7+ hour, 45+ min ago  (1546+ words) It was once a term only used among people interested in stock markets and investing, but now 'Initial Public Offering' or IPO has become a buzz word. Global tech giants have been receiving extensive media coverage over their plans to…...

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rte. ie > news > business > 2026 > 0514 > 1573285-aviva-posts-19-increase-in-q1-insurance-premiums

Aviva CEO calls for UK political stability to help firms

1+ mon, 4+ hour ago  (272+ words) Aviva chief executive Amanda Blanc said today that businesses were being harmed by political turmoil in Britain, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a potential leadership challenge. "There have been too many changes of government strategy, leadership, just in my…...

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rte. ie > news > business > 2026 > 0415 > 1568316-standard-life-aegon-deal

Aegon to sell UK insurance business to Standard Life

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (414+ words) Standard Life has agreed to buy Dutch rival Aegon's UK business for "2 billion, the companies said today, expanding the British pension savings group's reach to 16 million customers. Standard Life said the cash-and-shares deal would also boost its managed assets by…...

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rte. ie > news > business > 2026 > 0331 > 1566059-average-cost-of-motor-insurance-was-655-last-year

Average cost of motor insurance was "655 last year

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (218+ words) The Minister of State with responsibility for Financial Services, Credit Unions and Insurance, Robert Troy, said the latest Private Motor Insurance Mid-Year Report shows affordability "remains a challenge". He said while the National Claims Information Database shows the average cost…...

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rte. ie > news > business > 2025 > 1230 > 1550836-insurance-compensation-fund-levy-cut

Harris confirms Insurance Compensation Fund Levy cut

5+ mon, 2+ week ago  (359+ words) T'naiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris and Minister of State for Financial Services, Credit Unions and Insurance Robert Troy have confirmed the reduction of the Insurance Compensation Fund (ICF) levy from 2% to 1% from January 1. The decision was first announced…...

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