ISE reports €15.4m pre-tax loss

THE Irish Stock Exchange reported a €15.4 million pre-tax loss for 2008.

The figure represents a major reversal in fortunes from two years ago when it had a €21.2m profit.

According to accounts just filed, the company said the global financial turmoil in 2008 affected its revenues, which fell 21% from €30.3m in 2007 to €23.9m in 2008.