Invoice and supplier fraud warning issued to firms Small firms have been warned to watch out for supplier and invoice scams over the Easter period. Business • 10 Apr 20
Invoice and supplier fraud warning issued to firms Small firms have been warned to watch out for supplier and invoice scams over the Easter period. Business • 10 Apr 20
75% of stores implement contactless payment increase The increase of contactless payment amounts has been implemented in 75% of retail, grocery and convenience store outlets nationwide. Business • 01 Apr 20
75% of stores implement contactless payment increase The increase of contactless payment amounts has been implemented in 75% of retail, grocery and convenience store outlets nationwide. Business • 01 Apr 20
Banks issue warning about Covid-19 scam attempts The banking industry here has warned consumers to be on the lookout for an expected rise in online fraud and scam attempts that try to take advantage of the circumstances around the Covid-19 crisis. Business • 31 Mar 20
Banks issue warning about Covid-19 scam attempts The banking industry here has warned consumers to be on the lookout for an expected rise in online fraud and scam attempts that try to take advantage of the circumstances around the Covid-19 crisis. Business • 31 Mar 20
Central Bank releases capital buffer to boost credit The Central Bank has given banks here permission to use a capital buffer they are required to hold in order to support the continued provision of credit to households and businesses. Business • 18 Mar 20
Central Bank releases capital buffer to boost credit The Central Bank has given banks here permission to use a capital buffer they are required to hold in order to support the continued provision of credit to households and businesses. Business • 18 Mar 20
Banks working together on a co-ordinated plan for virus The country's banks have been working together on a co-ordinated response plan to best ensure the continuity of banking and payment services across the country in the face of the escalating Covid-19 situation. Business • 13 Mar 20
Banks working together on a co-ordinated plan for virus The country's banks have been working together on a co-ordinated response plan to best ensure the continuity of banking and payment services across the country in the face of the escalating Covid-19 situation. Business • 13 Mar 20
Internet users warned about phone scam Internet users here have been warned to be on the look-out for a new phone scam during which fraudsters pretend to be from Amazon or Amazon Prime. Business • 31 Jan 20
Internet users warned about phone scam Internet users here have been warned to be on the look-out for a new phone scam during which fraudsters pretend to be from Amazon or Amazon Prime. Business • 31 Jan 20
10% of mortgage arrears cases are separated borrowers A separation is not only emotionally traumatic for a couple, it can be financially traumatic, particularly when the borrowers share a mortgage. Business • 15 Jan 20
10% of mortgage arrears cases are separated borrowers A separation is not only emotionally traumatic for a couple, it can be financially traumatic, particularly when the borrowers share a mortgage. Business • 15 Jan 20
First-time buyers moving to Dublin commuter belt - BPFI First-time buyers are being priced out of Dublin and into the commuter belt - and not necessarily by choice - the latest Market Monitor report from the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland shows. Business • 05 Dec 19
First-time buyers moving to Dublin commuter belt - BPFI First-time buyers are being priced out of Dublin and into the commuter belt - and not necessarily by choice - the latest Market Monitor report from the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland shows. Business • 05 Dec 19
20% of adults have experienced financial abuse - study New research has found that a fifth of adults in Ireland have been the victim of financial abuse. Business • 25 Nov 19
20% of adults have experienced financial abuse - study New research has found that a fifth of adults in Ireland have been the victim of financial abuse. Business • 25 Nov 19
Four out of five people have savings - BPFI research A study on personal savings has shown that most people are putting money aside for a rainy day and four out of five people (83%) have a savings account in a bank, post office or credit union. Business • 22 Nov 19
Four out of five people have savings - BPFI research A study on personal savings has shown that most people are putting money aside for a rainy day and four out of five people (83%) have a savings account in a bank, post office or credit union. Business • 22 Nov 19
Despite Brexit concerns, domestic economy doing well The domestic economy is performing strongly despite a dip in consumer sentiment, according to the latest SME Market Monitor from the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland. Business • 11 Jun 19
Despite Brexit concerns, domestic economy doing well The domestic economy is performing strongly despite a dip in consumer sentiment, according to the latest SME Market Monitor from the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland. Business • 11 Jun 19
Mortgage approvals rise by 9.5% in April - BPFI New figures from the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland show that just over 4,100 mortgages were approved in April. Business • 28 May 19
Mortgage approvals rise by 9.5% in April - BPFI New figures from the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland show that just over 4,100 mortgages were approved in April. Business • 28 May 19
Rise in total value of new mortgages drawn down - BPFI The total value of new mortgages drawn down last year rose by nearly a fifth compared to the previous year. Business • 29 Jan 19
Rise in total value of new mortgages drawn down - BPFI The total value of new mortgages drawn down last year rose by nearly a fifth compared to the previous year. Business • 29 Jan 19
More customers switching their mortgages The number of bank customers who switched their mortgages rose by 33% in November on a year on year basis, according to figures published by the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland. Business • 04 Jan 19
More customers switching their mortgages The number of bank customers who switched their mortgages rose by 33% in November on a year on year basis, according to figures published by the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland. Business • 04 Jan 19
3 years before housing market will match demand - BPFI A new report suggests that despite strong growth in the rate of new home building this year, it will likely take until 2021 before housing supply will match current demand. Business • 04 Dec 18
3 years before housing market will match demand - BPFI A new report suggests that despite strong growth in the rate of new home building this year, it will likely take until 2021 before housing supply will match current demand. Business • 04 Dec 18
Mortgage approvals rise by 14.2% in April New figures from Banking and Payments Federation Ireland show that the number of mortgage approvals rose by 14.2% in April. Business • 30 May 18
Mortgage approvals rise by 14.2% in April New figures from Banking and Payments Federation Ireland show that the number of mortgage approvals rose by 14.2% in April. Business • 30 May 18
Mortgage approvals down 8% in March on annual basis The number of mortgage approvals in March fell by 8% compared to the same time last year, the latest figures from Banking and Payments Federation Ireland shows. Business • 30 Apr 18
Mortgage approvals down 8% in March on annual basis The number of mortgage approvals in March fell by 8% compared to the same time last year, the latest figures from Banking and Payments Federation Ireland shows. Business • 30 Apr 18
Mortgage approvals rise by 5% in February The number of mortgage approvals rose 5% in February when compared to the same month of last year, according to the latest Banking and Payments Federation Ireland figures. Business • 27 Mar 18
Mortgage approvals rise by 5% in February The number of mortgage approvals rose 5% in February when compared to the same month of last year, according to the latest Banking and Payments Federation Ireland figures. Business • 27 Mar 18
Number of mortgages drawn down in 2017 up 18% New figures from the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland show that total mortgage lending for 2017 rose to to €7.286 billion, an increase of 28.8% on the previous year. Business • 25 Jan 18
Number of mortgages drawn down in 2017 up 18% New figures from the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland show that total mortgage lending for 2017 rose to to €7.286 billion, an increase of 28.8% on the previous year. Business • 25 Jan 18
Value of mortgage approvals up 24.5% in August New figures show that Irish mortgage approvals grew at a solid pace in August, continuing the long-running upward trend. Business • 27 Sep 17
Value of mortgage approvals up 24.5% in August New figures show that Irish mortgage approvals grew at a solid pace in August, continuing the long-running upward trend. Business • 27 Sep 17
Mortgage approvals up 11.7% on a yearly basis in April New figures from the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland reveal that a total of 3,340 mortgages were approved in April. Business • 31 May 17
Mortgage approvals up 11.7% on a yearly basis in April New figures from the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland reveal that a total of 3,340 mortgages were approved in April. Business • 31 May 17
Mortgage approvals jump by 42% - BPFI New figures show that a total of 2,840 mortgages were approved per month on average in the three months to the end of February. Business • 28 Mar 17
Mortgage approvals jump by 42% - BPFI New figures show that a total of 2,840 mortgages were approved per month on average in the three months to the end of February. Business • 28 Mar 17
