KBC CEO says scale needed to make return in Ireland The chief executive of departing KBC Bank Ireland has said he would probably not advise anyone to set up a full scale retail bank in Ireland similar to that of KBC. Business • 01 Dec 21
KBC CEO says scale needed to make return in Ireland The chief executive of departing KBC Bank Ireland has said he would probably not advise anyone to set up a full scale retail bank in Ireland similar to that of KBC. Business • 01 Dec 21
Revolut aims to launch loans, credit cards this year Revolut hopes to offer credit cards and loans to Irish customers by the end of the year, according to it CEO, though the exact timing will depend on when it gets licenced by the Central Bank. Business • 18 Jun 21
Revolut aims to launch loans, credit cards this year Revolut hopes to offer credit cards and loans to Irish customers by the end of the year, according to it CEO, though the exact timing will depend on when it gets licenced by the Central Bank. Business • 18 Jun 21
No easy fix when improving banking culture - IBCB Ulster Bank is the third institution to be fined for its mis-treatment of tracker mortgage customers, with two more banks under investigation. Rules were clearly broken, so what made the breaches possible in the industry? Business • 26 Mar 21
No easy fix when improving banking culture - IBCB Ulster Bank is the third institution to be fined for its mis-treatment of tracker mortgage customers, with two more banks under investigation. Rules were clearly broken, so what made the breaches possible in the industry? Business • 26 Mar 21
Central Bank says firms must 'set the right standards' The stockbroker Davy need only look in the mirror when it asks itself how things went so catastrophically wrong, the Director General of Financial Conduct at the Central Bank has said. Business • 16 Mar 21
Central Bank says firms must 'set the right standards' The stockbroker Davy need only look in the mirror when it asks itself how things went so catastrophically wrong, the Director General of Financial Conduct at the Central Bank has said. Business • 16 Mar 21
PTSB could double size with Ulster Bank loan purchases Permanent TSB could double in size if it secures the parts of Ulster Bank it is currently involved in talks to buy. Business • 19 Feb 21
PTSB could double size with Ulster Bank loan purchases Permanent TSB could double in size if it secures the parts of Ulster Bank it is currently involved in talks to buy. Business • 19 Feb 21
AIB in talks to acquire €4bn of Ulster Bank loans AIB is looking to acquire €4 billion worth of Ulster Bank's performing corporate and commercial loans following NatWest's decision to withdraw from the Republic of Ireland. Business • 19 Feb 21
AIB in talks to acquire €4bn of Ulster Bank loans AIB is looking to acquire €4 billion worth of Ulster Bank's performing corporate and commercial loans following NatWest's decision to withdraw from the Republic of Ireland. Business • 19 Feb 21
No spike yet in requests for Covid loan supports - BPFI Banks have not yet seen a sharp rise in customers struggling to meet loan repayments following the tightening Covid-19 restrictions, but the Banking and Payments Federation of Ireland says its members are ready to offer support to those that need it. Business • 08 Jan 21
No spike yet in requests for Covid loan supports - BPFI Banks have not yet seen a sharp rise in customers struggling to meet loan repayments following the tightening Covid-19 restrictions, but the Banking and Payments Federation of Ireland says its members are ready to offer support to those that need it. Business • 08 Jan 21
Business 2020: Banks grapple with crises new and old The ghosts of economic crises past continued to haunt Ireland's banks this year - all while they juggled with the implications of a new one. Business • 30 Dec 20
Business 2020: Banks grapple with crises new and old The ghosts of economic crises past continued to haunt Ireland's banks this year - all while they juggled with the implications of a new one. Business • 30 Dec 20
Ulster Bank exiting Irish market could hit SMEs: Sibley An exit by Ulster Bank from Ireland could lead to a concerning reduction in competition in the SME lending market, the deputy governor of the Central Bank has said. Business • 16 Dec 20
Ulster Bank exiting Irish market could hit SMEs: Sibley An exit by Ulster Bank from Ireland could lead to a concerning reduction in competition in the SME lending market, the deputy governor of the Central Bank has said. Business • 16 Dec 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
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
Rise of money apps threatens to undermine Irish banks After many false dawns, it now appears as though real competition has arrived. The only catch is that you need to be comfortable having your bank branch on your phone rather than the high street. Business • 07 Sep 20
Rise of money apps threatens to undermine Irish banks After many false dawns, it now appears as though real competition has arrived. The only catch is that you need to be comfortable having your bank branch on your phone rather than the high street. Business • 07 Sep 20
Taoiseach meets CEOs of Ireland's main banks Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has emphasised the important role of the banking sector in supporting the gradual reopening of the economy during a meeting with the chief executives of the five main Irish banks. Business • 11 May 20
Taoiseach meets CEOs of Ireland's main banks Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has emphasised the important role of the banking sector in supporting the gradual reopening of the economy during a meeting with the chief executives of the five main Irish banks. Business • 11 May 20
Lloyds Bank reports 26% drop in profits due to PPI fine Lloyds Banking Group has revealed that annual profits slumped by more than a quarter after it was hit by a #2.5 billion bill for the payment protection insurance (PPI) scandal. Business • 20 Feb 20
Lloyds Bank reports 26% drop in profits due to PPI fine Lloyds Banking Group has revealed that annual profits slumped by more than a quarter after it was hit by a #2.5 billion bill for the payment protection insurance (PPI) scandal. Business • 20 Feb 20
Beyond Brexit: The big business stories of 2019 It may have felt as though Brexit was the only thing in the business bulletins this year - but an awful lot more happened beyond Boris and the backstop. 2019 in Review • 23 Dec 19
Beyond Brexit: The big business stories of 2019 It may have felt as though Brexit was the only thing in the business bulletins this year - but an awful lot more happened beyond Boris and the backstop. 2019 in Review • 23 Dec 19
Digital bank N26 planning significant investment here Digital only bank N26 has said it is planning to significantly increase its investment in the Irish market next year and is considering adding new services here. Business • 12 Dec 19
Digital bank N26 planning significant investment here Digital only bank N26 has said it is planning to significantly increase its investment in the Irish market next year and is considering adding new services here. Business • 12 Dec 19
Cyber attacks and data breaches a concern for EU banks The European Banking Authority (EBA) has said that cyber attacks and data breaches represent major concerns for banks. technology • 29 Nov 19
Cyber attacks and data breaches a concern for EU banks The European Banking Authority (EBA) has said that cyber attacks and data breaches represent major concerns for banks. technology • 29 Nov 19
AIB sells loan portfolio for €700m in cash AIB has sold a portfolio of underperforming loans to a consortium led by Everyday Finance for €700m in cash. Business • 01 Nov 19
AIB sells loan portfolio for €700m in cash AIB has sold a portfolio of underperforming loans to a consortium led by Everyday Finance for €700m in cash. Business • 01 Nov 19
Bank to the future: online banking set for big changes While banks may have once treated mobile and online as an add-on to the service offered by branches, an increasingly digitised user - as well as incoming changes from Europe - look set to make them the most important shop front for their customers. Analysis and Comment • 14 Sep 19
Bank to the future: online banking set for big changes While banks may have once treated mobile and online as an add-on to the service offered by branches, an increasingly digitised user - as well as incoming changes from Europe - look set to make them the most important shop front for their customers. Analysis and Comment • 14 Sep 19
PTSB's chairman and CEO buy bank shares Permanent TSB's chairman and CEO have each acquired shares in the bank, according to a stock market announcement by the lender. Business • 29 Jul 19
PTSB's chairman and CEO buy bank shares Permanent TSB's chairman and CEO have each acquired shares in the bank, according to a stock market announcement by the lender. Business • 29 Jul 19
No quick fix for banking industry reputation - IBF boss The new head of the banking industry body here has said lending decisions taken by banks before the crash and the subsequent tracker mortgage scandal point to a lack of character. Business • 12 Jul 19
No quick fix for banking industry reputation - IBF boss The new head of the banking industry body here has said lending decisions taken by banks before the crash and the subsequent tracker mortgage scandal point to a lack of character. Business • 12 Jul 19
Fee increases will be critical for Irish banks - S&P Increasing fees and commissions will be critical for Irish banks in the coming years, in order to offset pressure on the difference between the amount of interest they earn versus what they pay out to those lending them money. Business • 15 May 19
Fee increases will be critical for Irish banks - S&P Increasing fees and commissions will be critical for Irish banks in the coming years, in order to offset pressure on the difference between the amount of interest they earn versus what they pay out to those lending them money. Business • 15 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
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
Central Bank seeks power to make banks increase capital The Governor of the Central Bank has written to the Minister for Finance asking him to put in place measures that would enable the regulator to force banks to hold more capital if systemic risks increase. Business • 16 Apr 19
Central Bank seeks power to make banks increase capital The Governor of the Central Bank has written to the Minister for Finance asking him to put in place measures that would enable the regulator to force banks to hold more capital if systemic risks increase. Business • 16 Apr 19
Bank of Ireland defends customer fees and charges Bank of Ireland has defended its charges and fees where customers pay one cent per contactless card payment and ten cents for chip and PIN transactions. Business • 04 Apr 19
Bank of Ireland defends customer fees and charges Bank of Ireland has defended its charges and fees where customers pay one cent per contactless card payment and ten cents for chip and PIN transactions. Business • 04 Apr 19
Citi's Dublin and German offices are Brexit-ready International banking group, Citi, says its new investment arm has started trading across Europe out of Frankfurt, following its move there in anticipation of Brexit. Business • 19 Mar 19
Citi's Dublin and German offices are Brexit-ready International banking group, Citi, says its new investment arm has started trading across Europe out of Frankfurt, following its move there in anticipation of Brexit. Business • 19 Mar 19
