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The report warns that the protectionist policies of the new US president pose 'the biggest vulnerability' to the Irish economy

Prudent economic control needed amid Trump risk - report

Ireland should prudently manage its public finances and invest in capital projects to mitigate risks posed by potential tax changes from the Trump administration, according to a report.

Business • 27 Jan

The report estimates that there is currently 7,911 hectares of residentially zoned and serviced land nationwide

Report claims zoned land for new housing in wrong places

There is enough residential zoned land across the country to build 417,000 new homes, according to a new report, but much of it is not in the locations where households are situated.

Business • 09 Sep 24

The failings that gave rise to the probe at Goodbody Stockbrokers were first identified by the Central Bank during the course of its Market Abuse Thematic Review in 2020

Central Bank fines Goodbody €1.2m for breaches of rules

Goodbody Stockbrokers has been fined a total of €1.225m by the Central Bank for breaching its obligations under the Market Abuse Regulations (MAR) for more than five years.

Business • 29 Feb 24

'Embarrassment of riches' should be spent on housing

The chief economist at stockbroker Goodbody said he supports a proposed new capital spending stabilisation fund for the country's "embarrassment of riches".

Business • 20 Jul 23

Goodbody forecasts consumer price inflation will slow to an average 5.6% this year

Ireland to avoid recession in 2023 report predicts

Ireland will avoid recession this year, due to record household savings and the capacity for the Government to provide support with what a report describes as "the best budget position in the euro area".

Business • 23 Jan 23

The group has offices in Dublin, Cork and Galway along with a branch in the UK.

Goodbody Stockbrokers probed over alleged rule breaches

The Central Bank has begun an investigation into an alleged contravention of market abuse regulations at Goodbody Stockbrokers.

Business • 23 Nov 22

Goodbody said the viability of apartment construction has been compromised by increased construction costs and yields recently

Housing starts slow by 31% in October from last year

The number of new housing starts continued to slow last month, according to new figures from the Department of Housing.

Business • 21 Nov 22

Mr Kennedy will join the board and take up the position of chair with immediate effect

Gary Kennedy appointed chair of Goodbody Stockbrokers

Goodbody Stockbrokers has announced the appointment of Gary Kennedy as a non-executive director and chair of the company.

Business • 02 Jun 22

The biggest shock in a year of surprises in banking was Ulster Bank's announcement that its to close in the Republic of Ireland

A seismic year in Irish banking and financial services

Seismic is really the only way to sum up the year just gone in the Irish banking and financial services sector.

2021 in Review • 27 Dec 21

The pre-tax profit of €5.5m last year followed a pre-tax loss of €1.83m in 2019

Goodbody returned to profit ahead of sale to AIB

Goodbody Stockbrokers returned to profit last year to record pre-tax profits of €5.5m.

Business • 24 Nov 21

Housing starts for the months of April and May came to 9,705, up 250% on the same months in 2019

Housing starts surge after Covid lockdowns - Goodbody

There was a sharp jump in new house building projects in April and May, according to an analysis of official figures by Goodbody Stockbrokers.

Business • 26 Jul 21

The number of new homes completed this year is likely to be on a par with 2020 - but still well below the level required to meet demand

Government 'needs to examine role in property supply'

The Government needs to look at its role in the limited availability of housing for would-be buyers, according to the chief economist of Goodbody Stockbrokers.

Business • 07 May 21

AIB will buy 100% of Goodbody from its existing shareholders for a total consideration of €138m

AIB buys Goodbody Stockbrokers for €138m

AIB has announced a deal to buy Goodbody Stockbrokers, which provides wealth management, corporate finance and capital markets services in Ireland.

Business • 02 Mar 21

Goodbody Stockbrokers has predicted 5% growth in core domestic demand this year

Big consumer rebound expected after Q1 lockdown

The unleashing of €13 billion in household savings and significant pent-up demand will lead to a surge in consumer spending that will fuel a 5% growth in core domestic demand this year, new research from stockbroker Goodbody says.

Business • 25 Jan 21

New home completions were up 6% at 4,500 units in the first three months of 2020 but are now expected to fall sharply for the full year

Home completions slowing pre-Covid 19 restrictions

Growth in house building activity had slowed before the onset of the Covid-19 construction closures, according to the latest tracker from Goodbody Stockbrokers.

Business • 21 Apr 20

The latest Live Register figures, due out today, are expected to show that 482,000 people are now claiming unemplyment payments

Unemployment rate may rise to 17% in March - Goodbody

The number of people receiving unemployment benefit is set to rise by around 300,000 for the month of March as a direct result of the Covid-19 shutdown, according to a report from Goodbody Stockbrokers.

Business • 02 Apr 20

In all the fraud involved about €40 million

Buyer of Irish broker pays €3.9m fine over fraud

One of China's top banks has agreed to pay €3.9 million to settle a fraud probe in France, the authorities said today.

Business • 28 Jan 20

Maurice Mortell, Managing Director Ireland at Equinix and Stuart Halford, Head of Technology Services at Goodbody

Goodbody and Equinix agree technology deal

Data centre operator Equinix has agreed a deal to support Goodbody Stockbrokers' digital transformation.

Business • 05 Dec 19

Bank of China will take complete control of Goodbody

Bank of China to buy stockbroker Goodbody

The owners of stockbroker Goodbody have agreed a deal to sell the company to Bank of China.

Business • 14 Nov 19

Goodbody says despite risks including Brexit and trade tensions, the Irish economy is still growing rapidly

Ending help-to-buy scheme may be premature - Goodbody

A new report suggests the Government may have to extend its Help-to-Buy scheme if it is to achieve its policy goals on housing supply and promoting home ownership.

Business • 17 Jun 19

The economy here faces a significant shock that that could push it into recession in the next 18 months in the event of a no-deal Brexit

Goodbody warns of recession risk in no-deal Brexit

Goodbody Stockbrokers has said that Ireland's robust performance can continue if a Brexit deal is reached, but without a deal the county faces a significant economic shock.

Business • 04 Feb 19

9,765 new homes were registered with a BER in the 12 months to the end of January

BER ratings show house completions up 52% in January

The momentum in new house building has continued into 2018, according to Goodbody Stockbrokers which uses Building Energy Rating registrations to track supply.

Business • 22 Feb 18

The report said consumer spending, buoyed by ongoing real disposable income growth, and construction, will contribute to core domestic demand growth of 3.6% in 2017

Goodbody: Economy faces 'risks beyond its control'

The Irish economy faces 'major risks beyond its control' this year, including the Brexit fallout and US corporate tax reform, according to research by Goodbody Stockbrokers.

Business • 09 Jan 17

Goodbody opened its London office in June of last year, in response to a growing number of Irish companies changing their share listings to the FTSE

Goodbody creates new investment banking unit

Goodbody has announced it is merging its capital markets and corporate finance divisions into a new single investment banking unit as part of its ongoing UK expansion.

Business • 31 Aug 16

Goodbody Stockbrokers predicts price growth of 7% this year and 5% in 2016

Housing market two years into recovery - Goodbody

The Irish housing market is two years into a sustainable recovery, according to a research report from Goodbody Stockbrokers.

Business • 06 Feb 15