View this email in your browser Business Today Friday, 25 September, 2026 Editor's Note Good morning, reader New European transparency rules have forced some of the world’s largest companies, including Accenture, Murdoch family-controlled News Corporation and data centre giant Digital Realty, to disclose previously unavailable financial information about their Irish operations. Killian Woods reports on the filings. The company that operates the five-star country house at Ballyfin in Co Laois returned to profit last year amid strong bookings from American and domestic visitors, and the impact of securing its first Michelin star. Ciarán Hancock has the details. US financial services giant BNY has agreed to buy its new Irish headquarters in Dublin’s south docklands from its landlord, developer Pat Crean’s Marlet Property Group. Joe Brennan has the details. Continue Reading Ciarán Hancock   TOP BUSINESS STORIES Business The smooth path to success: Building a beauty brand sold in 92 countries Business EU rules shed light on scale of Accenture, News Corp and Digital Realty Irish operations Business Tax cuts in Budget 2027 for renovating vacant properties ‘could boost housing supply’ Business Greystar closes €180m sale of 268-unit apartment scheme to German investor Business BNY buys Dublin docklands headquarters for up to €165m Eoin Burke-Kennedy The issue that keeps Simon Harris awake at night MORE BUSINESS STORIES Business Ballyfin hotel returns to profit, helped by securing Michelin star Business BNY CFO Dermot McDonogh: ‘If Ireland Inc is doing the right thing, BNY... can grow’ Business The Irish Times Business Person of the Month: Gary Lavin, founder VitHit Business Irish mortgage approvals rise 15.3% in August Do you have questions about becoming an Irish Times subscriber, or about your subscription? You'll find handy guides in our FAQs, and you can manage many aspects of your subscription in the My Account section. Never miss a business story Subscribe now for just €1 for your first month SUBSCRIBE