Avant Money now fully licensed bank in Irish market Avant Money has today officially become a branch of the Bankinter Group, Spain's fifth biggest bank. Business • 01 Apr
Avant Money now fully licensed bank in Irish market Avant Money has today officially become a branch of the Bankinter Group, Spain's fifth biggest bank. Business • 01 Apr
30 new tech jobs to be created in Dublin by BNY Mellon At least 30 new jobs are to be created in Dublin by US bank, BNY Mellon, which is investing €8m. Business • 30 May 23
30 new tech jobs to be created in Dublin by BNY Mellon At least 30 new jobs are to be created in Dublin by US bank, BNY Mellon, which is investing €8m. Business • 30 May 23
Oireachtas committee wants bankers' pay cap to remain Restrictions on banking remuneration should remain in place, including the €500,000 cap on an employee's annual pay, an Oireachtas committee has recommended. Business • 18 Jan 23
Oireachtas committee wants bankers' pay cap to remain Restrictions on banking remuneration should remain in place, including the €500,000 cap on an employee's annual pay, an Oireachtas committee has recommended. Business • 18 Jan 23
Concentration in banking market a concern - CCPC The competition watchdog has said it is concerned by the impending increase in the concentration levels of the retail banking sector in Ireland as a result of the exits of KBC and Ulster Bank. Business • 31 Aug 22
Concentration in banking market a concern - CCPC The competition watchdog has said it is concerned by the impending increase in the concentration levels of the retail banking sector in Ireland as a result of the exits of KBC and Ulster Bank. Business • 31 Aug 22
Ceccato to lead Barclay's Irish unit Investment banker Francesco Ceccato is taking the helm of Barclays' Irish unit, where the bulk of its European business has shifted in recent years following Britain's vote to leave the EU. Business • 08 Sep 20
Ceccato to lead Barclay's Irish unit Investment banker Francesco Ceccato is taking the helm of Barclays' Irish unit, where the bulk of its European business has shifted in recent years following Britain's vote to leave the EU. Business • 08 Sep 20
N26 to withdraw from UK market because of Brexit Digital bank N26 has announced that it is leaving the UK market because of Brexit. Business • 11 Feb 20
N26 to withdraw from UK market because of Brexit Digital bank N26 has announced that it is leaving the UK market because of Brexit. Business • 11 Feb 20
PTSB boss says a merger is not at the top of his agenda The chief executive of Permanent TSB (PTSB) has said a possible tie-up between the bank and another financial institution is not at the top of his agenda at present. Business • 14 May 19
PTSB boss says a merger is not at the top of his agenda The chief executive of Permanent TSB (PTSB) has said a possible tie-up between the bank and another financial institution is not at the top of his agenda at present. Business • 14 May 19
French police hunt for armed bank robbers Police in France are on the hunt for three men who held up a bank just off Paris' Champs-Elysees avenue. Europe • 22 Jan 19
French police hunt for armed bank robbers Police in France are on the hunt for three men who held up a bank just off Paris' Champs-Elysees avenue. Europe • 22 Jan 19
ECB on €1 trillion and counting with debt buys After 18 consecutive months of buying government bonds to pump up the economy and raise inflation, the European Central Bank's holdings hit a landmark last week - €1 trillion. Business • 06 Sep 16
ECB on €1 trillion and counting with debt buys After 18 consecutive months of buying government bonds to pump up the economy and raise inflation, the European Central Bank's holdings hit a landmark last week - €1 trillion. Business • 06 Sep 16
Euro zone bank sector improves - ECB survey Europe's financial sector is showing further signs of mending and banks are increasingly competing for custom by easing credit standards, a key European Central Bank survey showed today. Business • 19 Jul 16
Euro zone bank sector improves - ECB survey Europe's financial sector is showing further signs of mending and banks are increasingly competing for custom by easing credit standards, a key European Central Bank survey showed today. Business • 19 Jul 16
AIB to trial an outlet in a Supervalu store A new pilot by AIB will see it operate some banking facilities inside a supermarket. Business • 18 May 16
AIB to trial an outlet in a Supervalu store A new pilot by AIB will see it operate some banking facilities inside a supermarket. Business • 18 May 16
AIB to open three new branches AIB has announced a number of new branch openings, the first such openings since the financial crisis. Business • 07 Sep 15
AIB to open three new branches AIB has announced a number of new branch openings, the first such openings since the financial crisis. Business • 07 Sep 15
Barclays' profit grows 43% on cost-cutting Barclays increased net profits by 43% in the first half as cost-cutting and higher revenue offset provisions for settling a series of scandals, the troubled British bank has announced. Business • 29 Jul 15
Barclays' profit grows 43% on cost-cutting Barclays increased net profits by 43% in the first half as cost-cutting and higher revenue offset provisions for settling a series of scandals, the troubled British bank has announced. Business • 29 Jul 15
PTSB to give compensation after mortgage failures Almost 1,400 mortgage holders with Permanent TSB and Springboard Mortgages are due to receive compensation after a series of failures related to mortgages were uncovered by the Central Bank. Business • 28 Jul 15
PTSB to give compensation after mortgage failures Almost 1,400 mortgage holders with Permanent TSB and Springboard Mortgages are due to receive compensation after a series of failures related to mortgages were uncovered by the Central Bank. Business • 28 Jul 15
Standard & Poor's raises ratings on Irish banks Standard & Poor’s has raised its ratings on a number of Irish banks due to improved profitability in the industry. Business • 21 Jul 15
Standard & Poor's raises ratings on Irish banks Standard & Poor’s has raised its ratings on a number of Irish banks due to improved profitability in the industry. Business • 21 Jul 15
AIB in pledge over mortgage relief payments AIB has said that unpaid mortgage interest relief payments for February will now be paid in full in one payment "as soon as possible". News • 05 Apr 15
AIB in pledge over mortgage relief payments AIB has said that unpaid mortgage interest relief payments for February will now be paid in full in one payment "as soon as possible". News • 05 Apr 15
Moody's improves its outlook on Irish banks Moody’s has improved its outlook on the Irish banking sector for the first time in seven years. Business • 02 Mar 15
Moody's improves its outlook on Irish banks Moody’s has improved its outlook on the Irish banking sector for the first time in seven years. Business • 02 Mar 15
Cyber-hackers steal $1bn from global banks Cyber-hackers are thought to have stolen around $1bn from up to 100 banks and financial institutions across the world. Business • 16 Feb 15
Cyber-hackers steal $1bn from global banks Cyber-hackers are thought to have stolen around $1bn from up to 100 banks and financial institutions across the world. Business • 16 Feb 15
Consumer sentiment at nine year high - survey Consumer sentiment is at its highest point in nine years, according to the latest index from KBC Bank Ireland and the ESRI. Business • 05 Feb 15
Consumer sentiment at nine year high - survey Consumer sentiment is at its highest point in nine years, according to the latest index from KBC Bank Ireland and the ESRI. Business • 05 Feb 15
Cap on bankers' pay a 'constraint': Taoiseach The Taoiseach has described Government-imposed caps on bankers’ pay as a “constraint”. Business • 22 Jan 15
Cap on bankers' pay a 'constraint': Taoiseach The Taoiseach has described Government-imposed caps on bankers’ pay as a “constraint”. Business • 22 Jan 15
Alibaba approved to set up private bank Chinese ecommerce giant Alibaba, which completed the world's largest stock offering earlier this month, has received approval to set up a private bank. Business • 29 Sep 14
Alibaba approved to set up private bank Chinese ecommerce giant Alibaba, which completed the world's largest stock offering earlier this month, has received approval to set up a private bank. Business • 29 Sep 14
Russian government injecting €5bn into banks The Russian government has approved injecting 239 billion rubles (€5bn) into two of the country's largest, state-controlled banks that have been hit with Western sanctions. Business • 26 Aug 14
Russian government injecting €5bn into banks The Russian government has approved injecting 239 billion rubles (€5bn) into two of the country's largest, state-controlled banks that have been hit with Western sanctions. Business • 26 Aug 14
Portugal's Millennium bank to repay state loans Portugal's largest listed bank Millennium BCP said it was repaying €1.85bn in government loans as planned, easing concerns about the sector following the state rescue of a rival lender. Business • 07 Aug 14
Portugal's Millennium bank to repay state loans Portugal's largest listed bank Millennium BCP said it was repaying €1.85bn in government loans as planned, easing concerns about the sector following the state rescue of a rival lender. Business • 07 Aug 14
EU reveals details of banking stress tests European banks must show they can survive simultaneous routs in bonds, property and stocks in the toughest test to date by the European Banking Authority. News • 29 Apr 14
EU reveals details of banking stress tests European banks must show they can survive simultaneous routs in bonds, property and stocks in the toughest test to date by the European Banking Authority. News • 29 Apr 14
Pope creates office to oversee Vatican finances Pope Francis has taken his boldest step yet to overhaul the Vatican's often murky finances. Business • 24 Feb 14
Pope creates office to oversee Vatican finances Pope Francis has taken his boldest step yet to overhaul the Vatican's often murky finances. Business • 24 Feb 14
