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The Central Bank said its mortgage lending rules, which limit how much people can borrow to buy a home, remain unchanged after its latest Financial Stability Review

Central Bank warns of trade tensions, uncertainty risks

The Central Bank has warned that Ireland's exposure to global uncertainty and rising political and international trade tensions, raise the prospect of lower trade and economic growth.

Business • 04 Dec 24

The ECB said that national authorities should keep buffers designed to help banks absorb losses, noting property remained overvalued and debt high in some countries

ECB wants countries to up, not cut bank capital buffers

Euro zone countries should not cut bank capital buffers and some should even increase them given record profits in the sector and clouds on the horizon, the European Central Bank said today.

Business • 28 Jun 24

Central Bank Governor Gabriel Makhlouf wants to 'shine a light' on the role of property funds in the domestic commercial real estate sector

Central Bank to probe commercial property-focused funds

The Central Bank will conduct a "deep dive" into the role of property funds in the domestic commercial real estate sector and assess whether a macroprudential response is needed to any potential risks, Governor Gabriel Makhlouf said.

Business • 04 Dec 19

The Central Bank's first Financial Stability Review outlines key risks facing the financial system

Disorderly Brexit biggest risk to financial stability

A new review from the Central Bank shows that the main risk to the country's financial stability and the wider economy is a larger-than-expected macroeconomic shock in a case of a disorderly Brexit.

Brexit • 12 Jul 19

The Countercyclical Capital Buffer requires banks to put more money aside so that it is less likely to suffer losses in the event of a slowdown or recession

Central Bank orders lenders to set aside more money

The Central Bank has ordered Irish banks to hold more capital in order to reduce the risk posed by a potential future downturn.

Business • 06 Jul 18

Central Bank's deputy Governor Sharon Donnery

Central Bank may tell banks to increase capital levels

The Central Bank may soon order commercial banks to increase the minimum amount of capital they hold, to boost their resilience in the face of an economic downturn or financial market difficulties.

Business • 31 May 18