Ireland For Finance

The strategy for the development of Ireland’s international financial services sector.

‘Ireland for Finance’ is the whole-of-Government strategy for the development of the international financial services sector, which is delivered through public-private sector collaboration.

The ‘Ireland for Finance’ strategy supports Ireland to continue to be a top-tier location of choice for specialist international financial services firms.

Launched in August 2026, Ireland for Finance Vision 2030 - Renewed and Refocussed for a Digital Age sets out a clear ambition for Ireland to be at the forefront of innovation in financial services globally.

Ireland’s vision to strengthen its position is built on four core ambitions:

To be a trusted, predictable and stable location for international financial services
To deepen expertise to be a key enabler of growth in Ireland and the EU
To leverage technology to support digital transformation
To develop links between the international financial services sector and Irish businesses and citizens

Specialist international financial services sector

Over the last 40 years, Ireland has built a well-regarded, specialist international financial services sector. It is home to approximately 600 international financial services companies and 61,000 employees, representing a 74% increase in jobs since 2015.

Ireland is home to some of the world’s largest international financial services companies in sub-sectors such as banking, funds, asset management and investment, insurance and reinsurance, fintech, and aircraft leasing.

2nd highest in the EU for 20-24 year olds with at least higher secondary education (95%)
1 in 4 financial services jobs located outside of Dublin
70% of the total European ETF market located in Ireland

Ireland is the third largest domicile for investment funds with €5.6 trillion worth of assets under management, and approximately 70% of European Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) domiciled in Ireland. Exports from the Irish financial services and fintech sector reached €43.3 billion in 2024.

An attractive location

Ireland is an attractive location for international financial services because of our status as an English-speaking member of the EU with access to the EU Single Market, access to EU talent and the Common Travel Area.

Our pro-business environment is further underpinned by a consistent policy framework, a highly educated and skilled workforce, and an internationally respected financial services regulator in the Central Bank of Ireland.

In summary: Ireland is the 4th largest exporter of financial services in the EU and 7th globally, supported by a strong ecosystem of global players, including: