Economy
![Mergers](https://businessandfinance.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/stefan-stefancik-257625-unsplash-1024x683.jpg)
Merger and acquisition activity in Ireland valued at over €70 billion for first half of 2018
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Guest Article: Opening the Chinese market to Irish businesses – Sandy Sheerin, VidPitch
Business News
Smartzone announces partnership with Aviva and creation of 90 jobs over next 12 months
![Terry Clune](https://businessandfinance.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Terry-Clune.jpg)
TransferMate receives €21 million investment from ING Bank for minority stake in company
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A new CEO for Tesco Ireland; new appointments for Lambert Smith Hampton, Board Excellence
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€150 million Senior Credit Fund to be launched for residential property development financing
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