Financial services technology or Fintech has been with us for awhile and has transformed her many of us interact with Banks and new entities. We had never heard of it 15 years ago. But with the arrival of AI, is Fintech going to adapt and change things even quicker and even more substantially than before and what does it mean to the three pillar banks in Ireland? 

John O’Beirne is the new chair of the Fintech and Payments Association of Ireland and the CEO of Square. 

Monday's big business stories along with Joe Lynam and Russ Mould from AJ Bell.

1914, 1939, 1989, 2001 all years that have proven to be pivotal in how the world works.  Is 2025 set to join that list?  Is the western alliance and trading system about to break up?  If so, does Europe look to trade more with China and India and less with its natural ally the US?  Also what will Europe do if America abandons Ukraine and imposes tariffs on its erstwhile allies.  

To discuss this and more with Joe was Mike O’Sullivan is the author of the Levelling which predicted the consequences of deglobalisation.  He’s also a Director of Unio wealth managers.

Romance knows no boundaries they say but it can cost you your job in some countries just ask the former bosses of BP and McDonalds.  We’re not as strict in Ireland about office relationships but company bosses need to set some clear rule especially when one part of the new romance reports to the other. 

Joe discusses further with Mary Cullen is the Managing Director of Insight HR. 

There has definitely been a mood change among the big US technology companies since Donald Trump won the election last November.  Where they might have been accused of being ‘woke’ beforehand they certainly aren't now. . All of them appear to be dumping its diversity and inclusion policies.    

All to discussion with Newstalk Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly.

Friday's business news and markets updates along with Joe Lynam and Kate English from Deloitte. 

It’s been 6 months since the packaging giant Smurfit Westrock formally delisted from the Dublin Stock exchange.  In that time, shares in the newly merged entity have soared 40% vindicating the decision to quit in many ways. The company, which is still headquartered in Dublin, posted a 4th quarter net income of $146m though it expects to earn an EBITDA of over $1.1bn.

Though it’s set to be an interesting time for Smurfit in the US as that nation rows back on its recycling and DEI positions. Joe discusses all with   Ken Bowles the Chief Financial officer with Smurfit Westrock.

The very act of getting legal advice means you are either in or about to enter some sort of dispute with someone or something.  Larry Fenelon is launching a new legal practice which he says will be ‘conflict free’ in terms of commercial disputes.  Fenecas Law also enters a pretty full marketplace which is consolidating with bigger international players swallowing up smaller Irish outfits. Larry joined Joe in studio this morning.

Thursday's business news along with Joe Lynam.

ASD or Autism Spectrum Disorder, affects how young people communicate with others, if they do at all and for some, they can never lead independent lives.  One medical research company in Co Kerry hopes to find a treatment for those with ASD and has started clinical trials of a new drug which could be transformative. But getting from trials to the pharmacy shelves is a complicated and often very expensive process. 

Joe was joined on the show this morning by Professor Liz Shanahan the Founder and Chief Executive of Kingdom Therapeutics.