Brian Finn

Business Journalist

Brian Finn is a Business Journalist and presenter with RTE News across radio, television and online.

While the banks have not passed the full extent of rate increases on to fixed and variable rate mortgage holders, they have also limited the scope of rate increases that they offer to depositors

Call on state to intervene on household deposit rates

The state should step in and provide better returns to consumers on their deposits, a financial expert has said.

Business • 01 Aug 23

Revolut claims that its product came out as the best deal in a third of cases it examined in an analysis

Revolut starts phasing in car insurance offering

Banking and payments app Revolut is launching its car insurance offering in Ireland today in partnership with insurer AIG.

Business • 30 Jul 23

The second three months of the year was the weakest quarter for investment property in six years, the analysis showed

Sharp slowdown in property investment market - BNPPRE

The Irish commercial property market suffered the third sharpest slowdown in investment across 27 countries in Europe over the first half of 2023, according to BNP Paribas Real Estate Ireland, with the market described as being at a 'near standstill'.

Business • 31 Jul 23

The target of 2% annual growth in consumer prices has remained elusive for many years as far as the ECB is concerned

Interest rates & inflation - finding the 'sweet spot'

As Central Banks continue to hike interest rates, inflation shows signs of coming down slowly. Some analysts and commentators say the rate of price increase is likely to fall back to close to normal levels next year. But where are steadily rising interest rates likely be at that point?

Business • 15 Jul 23

Courses in key skills areas including sustainability, digital transformation, data programming, digital disruption, and Fintech are on offer

New platform aimed at addressing skills gap launched

A new platform aimed at addressing skills gaps in the workforce and wider economy is being launched today.

Business • 12 Jul 23

While we can perhaps overlook it at times of apparent great largesse, when GDP shows signs of weakness, it would be shortsighted of us not to give it some closer examination

GDP slows as domestic economy booms - what's going on?

Ireland's GDP number has for long attracted criticism for the artificially inflated picture it paints of the country's economy. But now it's in the spotlight for the opposite reason. While the domestic economy is in robust health, GDP shows signs of slowing sharply. What's going on?

Business • 09 Jul 23

The study comes against the backdrop of the cost of living squeeze

1 in 3 struggling to survive financially - CCPC report

One in three people in Ireland say they are just about getting by financially, a new report conducted on behalf of the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission suggests.

Business • 06 Jul 23

Travel insurance policies come with varying levels of 'bells and whistles', depending on your needs

Travel insurance - Plan ahead & ensure it's adequate

Travel insurance has become increasingly desirable since the pandemic but it has taken on greater importance as the potential for cancellation has grown. However, those taking out a travel policy should ensure that it covers eventualities and leaves no scope for nasty and costly surprises.

Business • 02 Jul 23

PM Group has grown its international presence with expansion in Europe and the US in the recent years

PM Group reports €44m operating profit for 2022

Irish headquartered project delivery firm PM Group has reported an operating profit of €44 million for 2022.

Business • 29 Jun 23

The downgrade in the outlook for GDP growth is accounted for by a somewhat unexpected slowdown in export activity

ESRI downgrades GDP growth outlook for Irish economy

The Economic and Social Research Institute has downgraded substantially its outlook for growth in Gross Domestic Product terms for the Irish economy, but it says the underlying position of the economy is still very strong.

Business • 29 Jun 23