The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Financial Services Financial And Insurance Activities Financial Service Activities, Except Insurance And Pension Funding 64 - Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding
200 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
12 November 2012
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
Financial services company Fidelity Investments has announced 200 new jobs in Dublin and Galway, which will require a mixture of technology, back office operations and enterprise services skills. The new investment is being supported by Ireland's Industrial Development Agency. Fidelity Investments commenced its operations in Ireland in 1996, and presently employs almost 500 technology and operations professionals in Dublin and Galway.
Sources
12 November 2012: Silicon Republic
Citation
Eurofound (2012), Fidelity Investments, Business expansion in Ireland, factsheet number 74524, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/74524.
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