In-store spending on cards jumps in June - Central Bank There was a fall in online spending as consumers returned to shops and spent more on their credit and debit cards in-store in June, according ... Business • 29 Jul
Draft Bill to improve accountability in financial firms The Minister for Finance has secured agreement from Cabinet to draft a Bill aimed at improving accountability in the financial sector. Business • 27 Jul
Davy Stockbrokers sold for €600m in three part deal Stockbroker Davy, which was put up for sale earlier this year after a record Central Bank fine for regulatory breaches, is to be sold in ... Business • 22 Jul
Central Bank recommends insurance loyalty penalty ban The Central Bank has recommended a ban on home and motor insurance customers being charged a loyalty penalty the longer they remain with an insurance ... Business • 21 Jul
Govt approves drafting of bill to cap moneylender rates The Government has approved the drafting of a bill which will introduce a cap on the interest rates that moneylenders can charge. Business • 19 Jul
Central Bank seeks public views on mortgage rules The Central Bank of Ireland has launched a public survey as part of its review of the policy framework around the restrictions on mortgage lending. Business • 14 Jul
Irish mortgage rates see small fall in May New figures from the Central Bank show that Irish mortgage rates fell slightly in May and are now the third highest in the euro zone ... Business • 14 Jul
Insurance report shows wide disparity in legal costs The Central Bank has published data on employers' liability, public liability and commercial property insurance for the first time. Business • 14 Jul
Central Bank urges action on long term mortgage arrears The Central Bank has said more action is needed from mortgage lenders to deal with long term mortgage arrears. Business • 13 Jul
Central Bank says risks of market abuse have risen The Central Bank has said 'significant improvements' are needed in how regulated financial firms comply with Market Abuse Regulations. Business • 12 Jul
Central Bank upgrades its economic forecasts The Central Bank has upgraded its forecasts for growth in the economy in its latest quarterly bulletin, but said that any decision to permanently increase ... Business • 01 Jul
Growth in deposits eases as restrictions are lifted Household deposits continued to grow in May and stood at a record €131.5 billion at the end of the month, according to the Central Bank. Business • 30 Jun
Former INBS's UK boss fined €200,000 by Central Bank The Central Bank has fined Gary McCollum, the former boss of Irish Nationwide Building Society's UK operations, €200,000 and disqualified him for 15 years for ... Business • 22 Jun
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 ... Business • 18 Jun
Mortgage arrears continue to edge lower - Central Bank New figures from the Central Bank show that the number of homeowners in mortgage arrears for more than 90 days fell to 5.2% at the ... Business • 17 Jun
Alter Domus launches AIFM in Ireland Financial and administrative services provider Alter Domus has today announced the launch of an Alternative Investment Fund Manager (AIFM) and specialised depositary services in Ireland. Business • 17 Jun
Recovery may be 'bumpy and uneven' - Central Bank Central Bank Governor Gabriel Makhlouf has said the recovery of the economy may be "bumpy and uneven" and that some sectors will thrive as others ... Business • 16 Jun
Central Bank says onus on firms to set right standards The Central Bank's Director General, Financial Conduct, has said that evidence is continually increasing in the financial services sector that ineffective culture is bad for ... Business • 10 Jun
Irish mortgage rates still second highest in euro zone The average interest rate for new mortgage loans rose by 2 basis points (0.02%) in April, on an annual basis, to 2.8% according to new ... Business • 09 Jun
Central Bank said Quinn Insurance inquiry cost it €1.9m A Central Bank inquiry into alleged regulatory breaches at Quinn Insurance Limited (QIL) prior to its collapse in 2010 cost the bank almost €1.9m. Business • 02 Jun
Central Bank reports lower financial profits for 2020 The Central Bank has reported a financial profit of €829.6m for 2020 after what it called an "extraordinary year" for the country. Business • 02 Jun
Consumers still saving more and borrowing less Households are continuing to save more and borrow less, according to the latest Money and Banking Statistics from the Central Bank. Business • 31 May
Crypto assets a concern, says Central Bank's Rowland The rising popularity of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin is "of great concern", according to the Central Bank's Derville Rowland. Business • 31 May
Retail sales soar by 90% on annual basis in April - CSO The volume of retail sales rose by an historic 90.1% on an annual basis in April, the latest Central Statistics Office show. Business • 28 May
Central Bank bans Cumiskey for indefinite period The Central Bank has banned James Cumiskey, the former Managing Director of European Mortgage Call Centre Limited in Dundalk, Co Louth from carrying out any ... Business • 25 May
