This year the IFSC celebrates its 35th year as one of the world's leading financial services centres. The importance of the International Financial Services Centre to the Irish economy is indisputable. It has become one of the leading hedge fund service centres in Europe, and many of the world's most important financial institutions have a presence here. Background Dublin's IFSC, which was set up by the Irish Government with EU approval in 1987, is globally recognised as a leading location for a range of internationally traded financial services, including banking, asset financing, fund management, corporate treasury management, investment management, custody and administration and specialised insurance operations. IFSC.ie launched in 1998, is the information site of record for the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC). IFSC.ie was developed in response to the ever-increasing need for information within the IFSC and Docklands area. The site lists over 700 companies spread over 150 industry categories and provides our audience with all the information on the IFSC and its related services to include : • Local Business Directories • News • Events • Accommodation & Restaurant Guides • Special Offers • Property • Jobs • Training IFSC Online Limited operates two business to business magazine websites, www.ifsc.ie and www.sandyford.com with associated monthly newsletters reaching key decision makers and employees in the IFSC and Sandyford Business Districts. Representing a total of over 700+ IFSC and 800+ Sandyford based companies.