Goodbody Stockbrokers investigated by Central Bank 

Purpose of investigation is to gather sufficient information to determine whether a contravention has been committed

The disclosure of the investigation is contained in Goodbody Stockbrokers UC's new accounts — which also disclose a drop in pre-tax profits. Stock picture: Leah Farrell/RollingNews.ie

Goodbody Stockbrokers is being investigated by the Central Bank concerning alleged contravention of market abuse regulations.

The disclosure of the investigation is contained in new accounts for Goodbody Stockbrokers UC which show the business’s pre-tax profits last year declined by 42% from €5.5m to €3.17m.