Moody's says Russia defaulted on debt Moody's ratings agency has confirmed that Russia defaulted on foreign debt for the first time in a century after bond holders did not receive $100m … Business • 28 Jun 22
Russia's first major external bond default in century Russia looked set for its first sovereign default in decades as some bondholders said they had not received overdue interest today following the expiry of … Business • 27 Jun 22
Russia may be in default - Moody's Moody's said Russia may be in default because it tried to service its dollar bonds in roubles, which would be one of the starkest consequences … Business • 15 Apr 22
Crisis-hit Sri Lanka defaults on foreign debt Sri Lanka announced a default on its $51 billion foreign debt today as the island nation grapples with its worst economic crisis in memory and … Business • 12 Apr 22
Evergrande fears grip markets as Beijing stands back The risks of China Evergrande Group defaulting on its mountain of debt loomed large over nervous markets todayy, as investors looked for signs of intervention … Business • 21 Sep 21
Flirting with default, Venezuela vows debt payment Venezuela's cash-strapped government has vowed it was making debt payments responsibly, despite two ratings agencies declaring partial default on a crippling debt load that has … Business • 15 Nov 17
Puerto Rico defaults on debt payment The US territory of Puerto Rico, deep in economic crisis, has defaulted on part of its $73-billion debt by missing a bond payment due on … Business • 04 Aug 15
Greek minister says default 'out of the question' Greece's economy minister George Stathakis has told RTÉ News that a potentially damaging debt default by Greece was "out of the question." News • 22 Apr 15
First time buyers less likely to default - study New research from the Central Bank shows that first time buyers have lower default rates than other participants in the housing market. Business • 10 Dec 14
Argentina slams judge for 'imperialist' attitude US judge Thomas Griesa has branded Argentina's move to pay bondholders against his orders "illegal", but he held back from ruling the country in contempt … Business • 22 Aug 14
Argentina says next bond payment 'impossible' Argentina has threatened to default on its debt when the government said it was "impossible" to pay bond service due on June 30. Business • 19 Jun 14
Retired businessman in €6.2m Revenue settlement A retired company director has had to pay more than €6.2m to the Revenue Commissioners in interest, tax and penalties, according to the latest tax … Business • 10 Dec 13
Revenue releases latest tax defaulters list A supermarket proprietor has had to pay interest, tax and penalties of €1.59m to the Revenue Commissioners. Business • 11 Jun 13
<p>Mortgage default factors changing - Moody's</p> Credit rating agency Moody's has warned that negative equity is set to become a significant factor driving defaults by mortgage holders. Business • 26 Jan 11
