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Gerry Mallon, the new CEO of Ulster Bank here, will take up his new role in JUne

Ulster Bank names Mallon as its new CEO

Ulster Bank has named Gerry Mallon as the new chief executive of its operations in the Republic of Ireland.

Weak euro having an effect on Ulster Bank's reported performance

Ulster Bank's Q1 operating profits rise

Ulster Bank has reported an operating profit of €69m (£51m) for the first three months of 2015, up from €10m (£9m) the same time last year.

Business • 30 Apr 15

Ulster Bank CEO Jim Brown set to take up new job in the UK

Ulster Bank's CEO Brown set for new UK job

Royal Bank of Scotland has appointed Ulster Bank's CEO Jim Brown as the new chief executive of its Williams & Glyn business.

Business • 28 Apr 15

Ulster Bank reports operating profits of €752m for 2014

Ulster Bank posts 1st operating profit since 2008

Ulster Bank has reported an operating profit of €752m for the year to the end of December 2014 - its first annual profit since 2008.

Business • 26 Feb 15

Ulster Bank's CEO Jim Brown appears before Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform Committee

Ulster Bank CEO cautions on Central Bank proposal

Ulster Bank's CEO Jim Brown has said that the Central Bank's announcement on mortgage lending restrictions could prevent many first time buyers from getting a foot on the property ladder.

Business • 13 Nov 14

Q1 impaired loans at Ulster Bank are down 80% compared to the first quarter of 2013

Ulster Bank's impaired loans fall by 80% in Q1

Ulster Bank has reported a significant improvement in loan losses, according to quarterly results published by its parent Royal Bank of Scotland.

Business • 02 May 14

Ulster Bank's CEO Jim Brown says bank wants 'become a more compelling choice in the market'

IBOA criticises planned cuts at Ulster Bank

Ulster Bank’s plans to close branches and lay off additional staff will be a “shattering blow” to its workers and customers, according to the head of the Irish Bank Officials’ Association.

Business • 14 Mar 14

Ulster Bank's Jim Brown gave evidence to a Westminster committee yesterday

Ulster Bank boss warns of more branch closures

The head of the Ulster Bank has warned of future branch closures in response to a huge ongoing shift towards online banking.

Business • 30 Jan 14

Bank of Ireland bosses appeared before the Oireachtas Finance Committee today

Ulster Bank: 35% of those in arrears not engaging

Ulster Bank CEO Jim Brown has said that 35% of the bank's customers who are in arrears are not engaging with the bank or are not making any payments.

News • 04 Sep 13

Ulster Bank reports loss of €387m for the first six months of 2013

Ulster Bank's H1 impairment losses fall

Ulster Bank has reported a first half loss of €387m for the six months to the end of June, down from €675m the same time last year.

Business • 02 Aug 13

Ulster Bank network to reduce from 214 to between 175 and 185 on the island of Ireland

Ulster Bank to close up to 39 more branches

Ulster Bank has confirmed that it will close up to 39 branches on the island of Ireland.

Business • 03 Jul 13

Ellvena Graham gets new position as Head of Ulster Bank Northern Ireland

Ulster Bank names new Northern Ireland boss

Ulster Bank has announced the appointment of Ellvena Graham to the new position of Head of Ulster Bank Northern Ireland.

Business • 05 Mar 13

Ulster Bank to close 20 branches

Ulster Bank says it will close "in the region" of 20 branches and sub-offices in Ireland this year.

Business • 04 Jan 13

Ulster Bank puts aside €103m for IT glitch costs

Ulster Bank said it has put aside €103m for costs associated with its "technology incident" earlier this year.

Business • 02 Nov 12

Central Bank to monitor Ulster Bank redress plan

Ulster Bank has announced details of a scheme aimed at almost 600,000 customers who were affected by IT problems at the bank.

Business • 31 Aug 12

Ulster Bank Chief Executive Jim Brown said the backlog should be cleared by early next week

Ulster Bank boss apologises to customers

Ulster Bank Chief Executive Jim Brown has apologised to all the bank's customers and others affected by the bank's IT crash.

News • 28 Jun 12

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