IBRC starts action on Irish Nationwide bosses IBRC has filed documentation to start legal action against the former boss of Irish Nationwide Michael Fingleton. Business • 29 Mar 12
World's oldest bank posts €4.69 billion loss Italy's Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena, the world's oldest bank, today unveiled a loss of €4.69 billion for 2011. Business • 29 Mar 12
More EU roaming cuts on the way More cuts in EU mobile phone roaming charges are on the way this summer. Business • 28 Mar 12
IBRC claims loan transfers were backdated The High Court in Belfast has been told that loan transfers were backdated in a bid to put them beyond the reach of the former … Business • 28 Mar 12
Government buys Irish Life for €1.3 billion The Government has acquired Irish Life for €1.3 billion. The development had been expected for some months. Business • 29 Mar 12
Challenge to Anglo notes adjourned A challenge to the Government's decision to issue €30 billion worth of promissory notes has been adjourned until next month. Business • 28 Mar 12
ECB loans not yet boosting lending Euro zone banks appear reluctant to lend out to the private sector the vast amounts of cheap cash they recently borrowed from the ECB. Business • 28 Mar 12
Lloyd's Of London unveils second-worst loss The Lloyd's of London insurance market crashed to its second-biggest ever annual loss last year. Business • 28 Mar 12
Ombudsman will be able to name offending banks Banks and insurance companies that breach consumer rights are to be named and shamed for the first time. Business • 28 Mar 12
O'Donnells opt for UK bankruptcy A high-profile Dublin solicitor and his wife, who owe more than €75m to Bank of Ireland, have been declared bankrupt in the UK. Business • 27 Mar 12
Coroin "unsteady structure", court told The High Court in London has been told that the company controlling three top London hotels had been "a very unsteady corporate structure". Business • 27 Mar 12
"Anglo not told" of McKillen fee talks A court has heard that Paddy McKillen did not tell Anglo Irish Bank that he had been negotiating a £5m project management fee. Business • 27 Mar 12
Judicial review of promissory notes sought A businessman has brought an application for judicial review proceedings over promissory notes. Business • 27 Mar 12
UK's FSA fines RBS's Coutts arm £8.75m The Financial Services Authority regulator has fined exclusive private bank Coutts £8.75m. Business • 26 Mar 12
Credit Suisse bosses' wages halved in 2011 Executives at Swiss banking giant Credit Suisse saw their pay packet shrink by about half in 2011. Business • 23 Mar 12
Powers to protect customer assets urged The Central Bank has outlined plans to strengthen the protection of customers' assets held by financial firms. Business • 23 Mar 12
Bigger property falls a risk - Central Bank A report by Central Bank staff has warned of risks to Ireland's debt sustainability. Business • 23 Mar 12
UK banks urged to do more on capital The Bank of England's new risk watchdog says British banks need to raise new capital as soon as they can. Business • 23 Mar 12
Treasury's NAMA challenge can go ahead The Treasury group of companies has been given permission to pursue its legal challenge against NAMA. Business • 22 Mar 12
Morning business news - March 22 INM's chief operating officer Vincent Crowley has said the advertising market is particularly tough in Ireland. Business • 22 Mar 12
Today in the press The FT says two large shareholders in Independent News & Media are seeking to oust its chief executive. Business • 22 Mar 12
Stockbroker Merrion rapped over reporting The Central Bank has reprimanded Merrion Stockbrokers and fined it €65,000. Business • 22 Mar 12
Today in the press The number of families turning to moneylenders for instant cash loans is soaring. Business • 21 Mar 12
AIB tightens free banking terms AIB has tightened the conditions under which it offers customers holding personal current accounts free banking. Business • 21 Mar 12
Morning business news - March 21 This morning sees the launch in Wexford of Techovate 2012 - a two-day event. Business • 21 Mar 12
