Articles by Ian Wishart, Dara Doyle and Kitty Donaldson

Update – EU, UK Officials Pessimistic About Chances of Brexit Breakthrough: Sources

European and UK officials are pessimistic about the chances of a breakthrough in Brexit talks, with Britain accusing the bloc of intransigence and European negotiators worried that whatever they offer won’t be enough to get Parliament behind Theresa May’s deal. …

Brexit Talks on Hold as UK Cabinet Can’t Agree on Way Forward: Sources

U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May’s Cabinet is not close enough to agreeing on a way forward for top level Brexit negotiations to resume, even as time is running short to reach a deal, according to people familiar with the matter. …

Metlife Plans to Expand Its European Hub in Dublin: Source

MetLife Inc., the U.S. insurer, is close to finalizing a decision to expand its operations in Ireland, according to a person familiar with the matter. New York-based MetLife may announce its plan to grow its Irish presence within the next …

Ireland’s FBD Could Sell as Much as $83M of Debt to Meet Solvency II Rules

FBD Holdings plc may seek to sell as much as 75 million euros ($83 million) of subordinated debt to ensure it meets new solvency rules, Darren McKinley, an analyst at Merrion Capital said. Insurance company FBD may need a capital …

‘Can You Do Your Best For Me?’ Former RSA Irish CEO Asked Chairman

Philip Smith, the former head of RSA’s Irish unit, asked for support from the division’s chairman as directors sketched out the shape of a probe into accounting matters, an employment hearing heard. Smith asked the Irish unit chairman, Leo Blennerhassett, …