Central Bank's profits boosted by record level of fines A record amount in monetary fines imposed on financial firms and individuals by the Central Bank in 2021 contributed to profits at the bank last … Business • 30 May 22
IAASA imposes first sanctions and fines on audit firm The Irish Auditing and Accounting Supervisory Authority (IAASA) has issued its first sanctions and fines after audit quality inspections of a company. Business • 04 Sep 20
Spain, Portugal escape excessive deficit fines The European Commission has backed away from slapping fines on Spain and Portugal for running high deficits, in what would have been a landmark move … Business • 27 Jul 16
UK banks' misconduct bill has reached £53 billion Lawsuits and misconduct fines have cost Britain's largest retail banks and customer-owned lenders almost £53 billion over the past 15 years, a new study has … Business • 11 Apr 16
Airlines win fight against EU cargo cartel fines Air France-KLM and 10 other airlines won a challenge against almost €800m in fines for fixing air freight charges after Europe's second highest court said … Business • 17 Dec 15
Cyclists face €40 fines from today Cyclists face €40 fines for a range of offences from today, the offences range from breaking a red light, not having lights in the dark … News • 01 Aug 15
UBS in warning over impact of rise in Swiss franc UBS Group has warned over the impact of the surging Swiss franc and negative interest rates in Switzerland and the euro zone. Business • 10 Feb 15
HSBC dismisses head of FX trading for EMEA British bank HSBC has dismissed its head of foreign exchange trading for Europe, Middle East and Africa, Stuart Scott, a source said today. Business • 10 Dec 14
HSBC sets aside $378m for currency probe deal HSBC Holdings set aside $378m to pay a potential fine from the UK regulator for alleged manipulation of currency markets. Business • 03 Nov 14
Credit Suisse Q3 profit beats forecast Credit Suisse said today it is cautiously optimistic on prospects for business to the end of the year after reporting third-quarter profit that beat expectations. Business • 23 Oct 14
EU banks 'should factor fines' into stress tests European Union banks should factor in potential fines for past misdeeds when they take part in a regulatory assessment of their financial strength, the European … Business • 04 Jun 14
Shatter signals publication of fines legislation Minister for Justice Alan Shatter has told the Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality that legislation on the collection of fines will be published … News • 19 Jun 13
Agency says Household Charge letters sent in error Thousands of householders who have paid the Household Charge have received warning letters on non-payment in error. News • 25 Oct 12
Fines planned for minor offences in NI The introduction of fixed penalty notices will mean that up to 1,500 fewer people a year will be going to court in Northern Ireland. News • 30 May 12
