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Friends First takes major stake in five-star US hotel
FINANCIAL INSTITUTION Friends First is acquiring half the equity in a five-star US hotel, which was bought last year by Irish group Claret Capital for more than €110 million. Barry O'Halloran reports. p
Gloom or boom? Tourism businesses detail their hopes and fears for the coming season
In the second of a two- part series, tourism operators say they
still have high hopes, writes
Laura Slattery. p
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Central banks in mortgage securities rescue talks
CENTRAL BANKS on both sides of the Atlantic are actively engaged in discussions about the feasibility of mass purchases of mortgage-backed securities as a possible solution to the credit crisis. pPensions Board to examine claims
THE PENSIONS Board is to examine claims that large numbers of former public servants have lost "thousands of euro" in retirement benefits. pNorthern Ireland's politicians work together to win hearts and minds of corporate America
Selling investment potential was reason for visit, writes Frances McDonnell. p
