Tony Delaney, founder and chief executive of SYS Financial, said the acquisitions demonstrate the group's commitment to long-term growth, rather than short-term expansion. Photograph: Johnny Bambury/Source PhotoSYS Financial, the Irish financial services group founded by former Tipperary hurler Tony Delaney, has added more financial planning practices to its rapidly expanding stable, marking its second, third and fourth acquisitions of 2026. BMC Financial Planning, based in Cork, and the Waterford City firm Billy Phelan Financial Services will add €130 million to SYS Financial’s client assets under management. “We are delighted to welcome these outstanding firms into SYS Financial. Consolidation within the financial planning sector has continued apace in recent years.

Source: The Irish Times March 23, 2026 11:11 UTC