Dominic Higgins
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Dominic Higgins
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Independent Non Executive Director working in fintech & non-profit. 🇮🇪

Leadership | Fintech | Payments | Regulation | Innovation | Governance | Artificial Intelligence | Member Institute of Directors
#Ireland #INED #FinancialServices #Fintech #GiveBack
Reposted by Dominic Higgins
March 23, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Reposted by Dominic Higgins
UK Payment Systems Regulator Updates its #Strategy, Setting Out Commitments for the Next 2 Years👉 https://buff.ly/4hm18Jd
1) 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 work underway
2) 𝗨𝗽𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 the UK #Retail #Payments Infrastructure & Pay.UK Reform
3) 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 on #Innovation, #Competition & #Growth
PSR sets out updated strategy to deliver competition, innovation, and growth
16/01/2025
buff.ly
January 17, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Lost in the timeless charm of Clare Island, where the wild Atlantic Ocean meets Ireland’s rugged coastline. The Lighthouse is perched proudly on the cliffs, this beacon of light offers panoramic views that steal your breath away. #ClareIsland #IrishBeauty #LighthouseLovers
January 13, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Ireland’s landscapes in County Mayo are a love letter written in emerald ink. I love the misty mornings over Westport. Nature's artistry is everywhere. Every corner of this county whispers tales of ancient beauty. #IrishScenery #NatureLovers #EmeraldIsle #mayo
www.ireland.com/en-gb/plan-y...
Explore from Westport | Ireland.com
On this 3-day trip, explore the wild wonders of Westport and beyond!
www.ireland.com
January 13, 2025 at 7:56 PM
2024 marks the 100 year anniversary of diplomatic relations between Ireland and the US.

On October 7, 1924, Professor Timothy Smiddy presented credentials to President Calvin Coolidge, becoming Ireland's Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to the US
www.irishcentral.com/news/ireland...
Ireland and the US began diplomatic relations 100 years ago this week
Ireland's Department of Foreign Affairs is marking 100 years of relations with the US with an overview of the two countries' intertwined past.
www.irishcentral.com
December 14, 2024 at 10:15 PM
9 wild corners of Mayo, Ireland to explore on your next visit
www.discoverireland.ie/mayo/things-...
November 30, 2024 at 11:19 PM
Edward Norton speaking at the AIB Sustainability Conference in Dublin, Ireland this morning. Interesting back story and an inspiration in all he has achieved in promoting climate change.
#sustainability #climatechange #ireland
November 25, 2024 at 9:34 AM
My skircle, based on 119 interactions with 93 people in the last couple of days.
November 24, 2024 at 4:51 PM
Reposted by Dominic Higgins
Here is the Department of Communications response to our news story yesterday confirming it is to discontinue funding for the State's start-up accelerator known as NDRC

www.businesspost.ie/connected/de...
NDRC latest: Department cites ‘evolved enterprise ecosystem’ as it confirms end to contract
The decision has raised grave concerns in the tech community over future investment and job creation in indigenous tech firms, and is expected to leave a significant gap in support for Irish start-ups
www.businesspost.ie
November 22, 2024 at 1:15 PM
This survey, commissioned by An Post reveals the age group that uses cash most – and the results may surprise you. Heavy use of cash by young people flies in the face of conventional wisdom that they rely on Revolut, Google Pay and Apple Pay etc.

#payments #cash #fintech #ireland
bit.ly/3ZcAw7s
Survey reveals the age group that uses cash most – and the results may surprise
Young people have emerged as the biggest users of cash, despite the growing adoption of digital payments.
www.independent.ie
November 20, 2024 at 3:14 PM
A recent survey by Intix reveals that only 1/3 of European banks are fully prepared.
Key challenges include:
• Sanction screening and AML compliance
• Meeting the 10-second transaction window
• Handling increased message volumes

Read the full report here: www.intix.eu/insights/the...
The results are in! The current landscape of EU Payments in Financial Institutions 2024 - Intix
ONLY 1 IN 3 EUROPEAN BANKS FULLY PREPARED FOR EU’S INSTANT PAYMENTS REGULATION, INTIX SURVEY REVEALS  A new survey by the transaction data management specialist Intix, has revealed that European banks...
www.intix.eu
November 19, 2024 at 9:41 AM
I'm following my twitter followers here on Bluesky, I'm using this to find you:
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Sky Follower Bridge
Instantly find and follow the same users from your 𝕏 followers on Bluesky
www.sky-follower-bridge.dev
November 18, 2024 at 9:39 PM
Reposted by Dominic Higgins
IT Search’s report has indicated how the Irish technology space is likely to change in response to advanced digitalisation, increased automation and employee expectations. www.siliconrepublic.com/careers/ai-d...
How will AI, DEI and salary dictate Ireland’s tech landscape in 2025?
How will shifting dynamics, DEI measures and employee expectations dictate Ireland's technology sector in 2025?
www.siliconrepublic.com
November 18, 2024 at 5:47 PM