Nouy says banks must show they can make profits Euro zone banks that failed or barely passed this year's health checks will have to demonstrate they can make sustainable profits, the ECB's top banking supervisor said. Business • 28 Nov 14
Nouy says banks must show they can make profits Euro zone banks that failed or barely passed this year's health checks will have to demonstrate they can make sustainable profits, the ECB's top banking supervisor said. Business • 28 Nov 14
Fines show still much to do on UK banking reform A settlement over allegations of manipulation in the forex market shows reform of Britain's banking system is still badly needed and must not be diluted, a group of UK lawmakers said. Business • 17 Nov 14
Fines show still much to do on UK banking reform A settlement over allegations of manipulation in the forex market shows reform of Britain's banking system is still badly needed and must not be diluted, a group of UK lawmakers said. Business • 17 Nov 14
Central Bank warns banks on provision write-backs Banks must tread carefully before they begin to write back provisions on bad loans as a result of a recovering property market and not bow to demands to bolster profits, a Central Bank official said. Business • 11 Nov 14
Central Bank warns banks on provision write-backs Banks must tread carefully before they begin to write back provisions on bad loans as a result of a recovering property market and not bow to demands to bolster profits, a Central Bank official said. Business • 11 Nov 14
New rules to put an end to 'too big to fail' banks Global regulators today proposed new rules to ensure that bank creditors rather than taxpayers pick up the bill when a big lender collapses. Business • 10 Nov 14
New rules to put an end to 'too big to fail' banks Global regulators today proposed new rules to ensure that bank creditors rather than taxpayers pick up the bill when a big lender collapses. Business • 10 Nov 14
Banks becoming more supportive of SMEs - CRO The Credit Review Office has said that banks are becoming generally supportive towards small and medium enterprises. Business • 10 Nov 14
Banks becoming more supportive of SMEs - CRO The Credit Review Office has said that banks are becoming generally supportive towards small and medium enterprises. Business • 10 Nov 14
ECB takes up role of euro zone banking watchdog The European Central Bank assumed its role today as Europe's banking watchdog under a new system aimed at shoring up the financial system to ward off another euro-threatening crisis. Business • 04 Nov 14
ECB takes up role of euro zone banking watchdog The European Central Bank assumed its role today as Europe's banking watchdog under a new system aimed at shoring up the financial system to ward off another euro-threatening crisis. Business • 04 Nov 14
Under Basel III rules, 36 banks would have failed Europe's banking health check has shown countries and lenders are implementing global capital rules at vastly different speeds, and 36 companies would have failed if new capital rules were fully applied. Business • 28 Oct 14
Under Basel III rules, 36 banks would have failed Europe's banking health check has shown countries and lenders are implementing global capital rules at vastly different speeds, and 36 companies would have failed if new capital rules were fully applied. Business • 28 Oct 14
Three Greek banks fail stress tests Three of Greece's top four banks failed the ECB's health check but the country's central bank said only one bank had to raise any money. Business • 26 Oct 14
Three Greek banks fail stress tests Three of Greece's top four banks failed the ECB's health check but the country's central bank said only one bank had to raise any money. Business • 26 Oct 14
25 eurozone banks fail ECB checks - reports The European Central Banks has claimed that 25 eurozone banks have failed a health check according to leaked documents. Business • 26 Oct 14
25 eurozone banks fail ECB checks - reports The European Central Banks has claimed that 25 eurozone banks have failed a health check according to leaked documents. Business • 26 Oct 14
Irish banks receive ECB stress test results Chief Executives of Irish banks have now been told whether they have passed stress tests run by the European Central Bank. Business • 24 Oct 14
Irish banks receive ECB stress test results Chief Executives of Irish banks have now been told whether they have passed stress tests run by the European Central Bank. Business • 24 Oct 14
ECB cools speculation over bank health checks The ECB cautioned today against speculation over the outcome of its stress tests after a media report said at least 11 banks had failed the landmark financial health checks. Business • 22 Oct 14
ECB cools speculation over bank health checks The ECB cautioned today against speculation over the outcome of its stress tests after a media report said at least 11 banks had failed the landmark financial health checks. Business • 22 Oct 14
Luxembourg drops bank secrecy rules Luxembourg has agreed to end its bank secrecy rules from 2017, marking a breakthrough in global efforts to reduce tax evasion. Business • 14 Oct 14
Luxembourg drops bank secrecy rules Luxembourg has agreed to end its bank secrecy rules from 2017, marking a breakthrough in global efforts to reduce tax evasion. Business • 14 Oct 14
ECB's bank stress test results set for 26 October The results of Europe's most comprehensive review of banks' health will be released on October 26, the European Central Bank and the European Banking Authority said today. Business • 10 Oct 14
ECB's bank stress test results set for 26 October The results of Europe's most comprehensive review of banks' health will be released on October 26, the European Central Bank and the European Banking Authority said today. Business • 10 Oct 14
Banks repay loans to ECB after new offer of credit European Central Bank plans to bolster lending to business were dealt another setback today after banks decided to repay billions of euros of cheap ECB credit. Business • 19 Sep 14
Banks repay loans to ECB after new offer of credit European Central Bank plans to bolster lending to business were dealt another setback today after banks decided to repay billions of euros of cheap ECB credit. Business • 19 Sep 14
Bank test results set for October 26 - sources The results of Europe's most comprehensive ever review of its banks' health will be announced on Sunday October 26, sources have told Reuters. Business • 17 Sep 14
Bank test results set for October 26 - sources The results of Europe's most comprehensive ever review of its banks' health will be announced on Sunday October 26, sources have told Reuters. Business • 17 Sep 14
ECB to meet banks on health check disclosures The European Central Bank will brief Europe's banks next week on its plan for disclosing the results of a landmark asset quality review. Business • 04 Jul 14
ECB to meet banks on health check disclosures The European Central Bank will brief Europe's banks next week on its plan for disclosing the results of a landmark asset quality review. Business • 04 Jul 14
Bank recapitalisation 'extremely unlikely' A senior eurozone official has told RTÉ News that it is "extremely unlikely" that Ireland will be given retroactive support for its banks through Europe's permanent bailout fund. News • 16 Jun 14
Bank recapitalisation 'extremely unlikely' A senior eurozone official has told RTÉ News that it is "extremely unlikely" that Ireland will be given retroactive support for its banks through Europe's permanent bailout fund. News • 16 Jun 14
Fitch study notes increase in mortgage arrears Irish mortgage loans in arrears by more than three months continue to increase, according to Fitch. Business • 14 May 14
Fitch study notes increase in mortgage arrears Irish mortgage loans in arrears by more than three months continue to increase, according to Fitch. Business • 14 May 14
Irish banks raised mortgage rates in March Irish banks increased interest rates on mortgages in March and further cut the rate of interest they pay on deposits, according to new figures from the Central Bank. Business • 09 May 14
Irish banks raised mortgage rates in March Irish banks increased interest rates on mortgages in March and further cut the rate of interest they pay on deposits, according to new figures from the Central Bank. Business • 09 May 14
15 European banks downgraded by S&P Standard & Poors has downgraded 15 European banks, including Bank of Ireland, Barclays, Credit Suisse and Deutsche Bank. Business • 30 Apr 14
15 European banks downgraded by S&P Standard & Poors has downgraded 15 European banks, including Bank of Ireland, Barclays, Credit Suisse and Deutsche Bank. Business • 30 Apr 14
Very low approval rate for mortgage-to-rent scheme A scheme to allow people with unsustainable mortgages give up ownership of their homes and rent them instead has seen less than 2% of applications approved. Business • 24 Apr 14
Very low approval rate for mortgage-to-rent scheme A scheme to allow people with unsustainable mortgages give up ownership of their homes and rent them instead has seen less than 2% of applications approved. Business • 24 Apr 14
S&P eyes 'uncertainties' in independent Scotland Standard & Poor's said there were "important considerations and uncertainties" that factored into the creditworthiness of banks should Scotland vote to end its union with England. Business • 24 Apr 14
S&P eyes 'uncertainties' in independent Scotland Standard & Poor's said there were "important considerations and uncertainties" that factored into the creditworthiness of banks should Scotland vote to end its union with England. Business • 24 Apr 14
China factory activity shrinks for 4th month China's factory activity shrank for the fourth month in a row in April, signalling economic weakness into the second quarter. Business • 23 Apr 14
China factory activity shrinks for 4th month China's factory activity shrank for the fourth month in a row in April, signalling economic weakness into the second quarter. Business • 23 Apr 14
Swiss competition authority opens probe Switzerland's competition commission said it had opened an investigation into several Swiss, UK and US banks over potential collusion to manipulate foreign exchange rates. Business • 31 Mar 14
Swiss competition authority opens probe Switzerland's competition commission said it had opened an investigation into several Swiss, UK and US banks over potential collusion to manipulate foreign exchange rates. Business • 31 Mar 14
Moody's keeps negative outlook on Irish banks Moody's has said that its outlook on the Irish banks remains negative, adding that it believes the banks' recovery will lag that of the country as a whole. Business • 21 Mar 14
Moody's keeps negative outlook on Irish banks Moody's has said that its outlook on the Irish banks remains negative, adding that it believes the banks' recovery will lag that of the country as a whole. Business • 21 Mar 14
