Cluster Champion Terry Clune, founder and CEO of the Clune Tech (formerly Taxback Group), states, “The idea of a cluster is complementary and benefits everybody in the cluster. The more companies that are around – it gives more opportunity for staff to learn new things and it gives more commitment to people to join the area as there are more opportunities. That benefits all the businesses involved in a cluster environment. Overall, the cluster focus and approach are good for businesses in the region, strengthening the region and I am delighted to be involved.”

Cathal Smyth, Chief Administration Officer with State Street, a participating cluster member, said “State Street are delighted to participate in the Ireland South East Financial Services Cluster collaboration. This region is cost effective and talent rich”.

Cluster manager - Catriona Murphy welcomes engagement from all financial services companies in the region to contribute to this new and growing cluster, “We aim to bond the financial service community to engage with peers, bounce ideas, look for tips and hints, get and give mentorship and tap the enormous development power where firms that compete and cooperate at the same time, building knowledge bridges across traditional boundaries in order to compete internationally. Our goal is to bridge our community internationally – capturing the growth potential for all.”