Martin says south-east to become financial hub

WATERFORD is well-positioned to become the new financial hub outside Dublin, according to Enterprise Minister Micheál Martin.

Earlier this week, international financial company BISYS announced it was bringing 250 jobs to Waterford over the next five years. The bulk of the jobs at the new base at the Butlerstown Industrial Park will be for graduates who will administer hedge funds.

Mr Martin said the announcement augured well for the future of the south-east as a major financial hub.