ECB may give Greek banks access to cheap money The European Central Bank is almost certain to reinstate Greek banks' access to its cheap funding operations next week, two sources familiar with the situation said. Business • 17 Jun 16
ECB may give Greek banks access to cheap money The European Central Bank is almost certain to reinstate Greek banks' access to its cheap funding operations next week, two sources familiar with the situation said. Business • 17 Jun 16
EU split on banking union plan ahead of meeting European Union states remain deeply split on how to move toward the completion of their banking union, EU officials have said ahead of a two-day meeting of finance ministers aimed at making progress on the plan. Business • 16 Jun 16
EU split on banking union plan ahead of meeting European Union states remain deeply split on how to move toward the completion of their banking union, EU officials have said ahead of a two-day meeting of finance ministers aimed at making progress on the plan. Business • 16 Jun 16
ECB to review four banks it may start to supervise One Irish bank – Citibank Europe Ltd, based in Dublin – is among four euro area banks being assessed by the ECB to see if they meet the criteria for direct regulation from Frankfurt. Business • 10 May 16
ECB to review four banks it may start to supervise One Irish bank – Citibank Europe Ltd, based in Dublin – is among four euro area banks being assessed by the ECB to see if they meet the criteria for direct regulation from Frankfurt. Business • 10 May 16
Italy agrees $5.7 billion fund to help weak banks Italian financial institutions have agreed to set up a €5 billion fund to shore up weaker banks, two of the fund's backers said. Business • 12 Apr 16
Italy agrees $5.7 billion fund to help weak banks Italian financial institutions have agreed to set up a €5 billion fund to shore up weaker banks, two of the fund's backers said. Business • 12 Apr 16
Iran banks reconnected to world payments network Global transaction network SWIFT has reconnected a number of Iranian banks to its system. Business • 17 Feb 16
Iran banks reconnected to world payments network Global transaction network SWIFT has reconnected a number of Iranian banks to its system. Business • 17 Feb 16
Global markets rally led by rise in bank shares European shares rebounded today as Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank rallied, helping stock markets stage a partial recovery from stinging losses earlier in the week. Business • 12 Feb 16
Global markets rally led by rise in bank shares European shares rebounded today as Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank rallied, helping stock markets stage a partial recovery from stinging losses earlier in the week. Business • 12 Feb 16
Russia shuts down two more banks Russia's central bank said today it had revoked the licenses of two more banks as part of government efforts to consolidate the sector as economic troubles mount. Business • 08 Feb 16
Russia shuts down two more banks Russia's central bank said today it had revoked the licenses of two more banks as part of government efforts to consolidate the sector as economic troubles mount. Business • 08 Feb 16
Few surprises, but inquiry report has some value The banking inquiry report had "very few significant surprises" but it does have some "value and worth" to the Irish public, according to journalist and broadcaster Richard Curran. Business • 28 Jan 16
Few surprises, but inquiry report has some value The banking inquiry report had "very few significant surprises" but it does have some "value and worth" to the Irish public, according to journalist and broadcaster Richard Curran. Business • 28 Jan 16
ECB quizzes banks about high levels of bad loans The European Central Bank is quizzing a number of euro zone banks about their high levels of non-performing loans, an ECB spokesman said over the weekend. Business • 18 Jan 16
ECB quizzes banks about high levels of bad loans The European Central Bank is quizzing a number of euro zone banks about their high levels of non-performing loans, an ECB spokesman said over the weekend. Business • 18 Jan 16
Low bank profits a bigger worry than capital - ECB The European Central Bank has identified how banks make money and their poor earnings as this year's main sources of risk in the sector. Business • 06 Jan 16
Low bank profits a bigger worry than capital - ECB The European Central Bank has identified how banks make money and their poor earnings as this year's main sources of risk in the sector. Business • 06 Jan 16
New lower debit and credit card fees for retailers One of the fees retailers are charged for accepting debit and credit cards is being halved from today, which could save retailers over €36m a year. Business • 10 Dec 15
New lower debit and credit card fees for retailers One of the fees retailers are charged for accepting debit and credit cards is being halved from today, which could save retailers over €36m a year. Business • 10 Dec 15
Euro zone governments to fund SRF for now Euro zone governments agreed today to provide national credit lines of up to €55 billion to cover the costs of failing banks until there are sufficient contributions from banks in a special fund. Business • 08 Dec 15
Euro zone governments to fund SRF for now Euro zone governments agreed today to provide national credit lines of up to €55 billion to cover the costs of failing banks until there are sufficient contributions from banks in a special fund. Business • 08 Dec 15
New capital requirements for Irish banks The Central Bank has introduced new capital requirements for banks in a move designed to add further protection to the financial system. Business • 08 Dec 15
New capital requirements for Irish banks The Central Bank has introduced new capital requirements for banks in a move designed to add further protection to the financial system. Business • 08 Dec 15
Most of AIB, BoI, PTSB investments to be recovered The Department of Finance is confident it will recover "almost all" its investment in the country's viable banks, according to its Secretary General. Business • 03 Dec 15
Most of AIB, BoI, PTSB investments to be recovered The Department of Finance is confident it will recover "almost all" its investment in the country's viable banks, according to its Secretary General. Business • 03 Dec 15
No delays in starting date of euro zone bank fund A new euro zone fund for troubled banks will become operational from January as planned because a sufficient number of member states have completed the legal procedures, the EU said today. Business • 30 Nov 15
No delays in starting date of euro zone bank fund A new euro zone fund for troubled banks will become operational from January as planned because a sufficient number of member states have completed the legal procedures, the EU said today. Business • 30 Nov 15
Big banks need extra €1 trillion cushion The world's biggest banks must bolster their cash reserves by up to €1.1 trillion as protection against any future financial crises, an influential advisory body said today. Business • 09 Nov 15
Big banks need extra €1 trillion cushion The world's biggest banks must bolster their cash reserves by up to €1.1 trillion as protection against any future financial crises, an influential advisory body said today. Business • 09 Nov 15
Banking system needs more competition - Honohan The country's banking system needs more competition in order to aid an almost creditless economic recovery, outgoing Central Bank Governor Patrick Honohan said today. Business • 06 Nov 15
Banking system needs more competition - Honohan The country's banking system needs more competition in order to aid an almost creditless economic recovery, outgoing Central Bank Governor Patrick Honohan said today. Business • 06 Nov 15
ECB picks Irish regulator to help tackle bad loans The European Central Bank's oversight arm has chosen the Central Bank's head of banking regulation, Sharon Donnery, to lead a charge on tackling bad loans in the euro zone. Business • 23 Oct 15
ECB picks Irish regulator to help tackle bad loans The European Central Bank's oversight arm has chosen the Central Bank's head of banking regulation, Sharon Donnery, to lead a charge on tackling bad loans in the euro zone. Business • 23 Oct 15
Greek bank recapitalisation less than €20 billion Recapitalising Greece's four main banks will cost less than €20 billion, two senior bankers with direct knowledge of the matter have said. Business • 20 Oct 15
Greek bank recapitalisation less than €20 billion Recapitalising Greece's four main banks will cost less than €20 billion, two senior bankers with direct knowledge of the matter have said. Business • 20 Oct 15
New ECB survey shows banking sector on mend Europe's battered financial sector is showing further signs of mending and banks are increasingly competing for custom by lowering credit standards, a key European Central Bank survey showed today. Business • 20 Oct 15
New ECB survey shows banking sector on mend Europe's battered financial sector is showing further signs of mending and banks are increasingly competing for custom by lowering credit standards, a key European Central Bank survey showed today. Business • 20 Oct 15
7 banks probed for price fixing in metals markets Swiss competition authorities said they were investigating UBS, HSBC, Deutsche Bank and four other banks on suspicion of price fixing in the precious metals market. Business • 28 Sep 15
7 banks probed for price fixing in metals markets Swiss competition authorities said they were investigating UBS, HSBC, Deutsche Bank and four other banks on suspicion of price fixing in the precious metals market. Business • 28 Sep 15
Spain central bank warns on Catalan independence Spain's central bank today warned of financial risks from the Catalonia region's potential secession from Spain, days ahead of an election there framed as an indirect vote on independence. Business • 21 Sep 15
Spain central bank warns on Catalan independence Spain's central bank today warned of financial risks from the Catalonia region's potential secession from Spain, days ahead of an election there framed as an indirect vote on independence. Business • 21 Sep 15
Greece to look at recapitalising banks after poll Greece will set up a working group with officials from its "troika" of creditors to look at ways of supporting its fragile banking system after this month's election, the economy ministry has said. Business • 09 Sep 15
Greece to look at recapitalising banks after poll Greece will set up a working group with officials from its "troika" of creditors to look at ways of supporting its fragile banking system after this month's election, the economy ministry has said. Business • 09 Sep 15
ECB calls for common approach on debt write-offs The European Central Bank has called for a common approach in the European Union to writing off bank debt, to make it easier to shore up failing international lenders without having to call on taxpayers. Business • 08 Sep 15
ECB calls for common approach on debt write-offs The European Central Bank has called for a common approach in the European Union to writing off bank debt, to make it easier to shore up failing international lenders without having to call on taxpayers. Business • 08 Sep 15
Tspiras seeks to quell Syriza bailout rebellion Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras sought to contain a rebellion in his left-wing Syriza party ahead of a vote on a second package of reforms required to start talks on a rescue deal. News • 23 Jul 15
Tspiras seeks to quell Syriza bailout rebellion Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras sought to contain a rebellion in his left-wing Syriza party ahead of a vote on a second package of reforms required to start talks on a rescue deal. News • 23 Jul 15
