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KBC Bank Ireland's 'Mortgage Lounge' takes place on February 16 in Dublin's Mansion House

KBC Bank Ireland to hold second 'Mortgage Lounge'

KBC Bank Ireland is running an event to help first time buyers purchase their own home.

Business • 15 Feb 17

The KBC Bank Ireland/Chartered Accountants Ireland Business Sentiment Index rose to 104.8 in the winter quarter of 2016/17

Irish business starts 2017 on solid footing

Business sentiment improved at the start of this year after seeing somewhat of a slump last year, a new survey shows.

Business • 14 Feb 17

The KBC Bank Ireland/ESRI Consumer Sentiment Index jumped to 103.1 in January from 96.2 in December

Consumer sentiment sees biggest rise in 7 months

Consumer sentiment reversed the slide recorded for much of 2016 when it rose at the fastest pace in seven months in January, a new survey shows today.

Business • 03 Feb 17

KBC Bank Ireland said the rate cuts vary depending on the mortgage amount relative to the value of the home

KBC Bank Ireland cuts fixed and variable rates

KBC Bank Ireland has announced that it will cut a range of fixed and variable mortgage rates from next month.

Business • 26 Oct 16

The Central Bank said that KBC Bank Ireland breached the Code of Practice on Lending to Related Parties

KBC Bank Ireland fined €1.4m by Central Bank

The Central Bank has fined KBC Bank Ireland €1.4m and reprimanded it for breaches of certain financial regulations from September 2012 to February of this year.

Business • 10 Oct 16

The KBC Bank Ireland/ESRI Consumer Sentiment index fell back to 102 in September from 102.7 in August

Consumer sentiment dips ahead of Budget 2017

Consumer sentiment edged slightly lower last month, as consumers remain uncertain and nervous about the economic outlook, a new survey shows today.

Business • 03 Oct 16

The KBC Bank Ireland's Home Buyer survey was carried out by Ignite Research

New Home Buyer survey shows pent-up demand

32% of the adult population said they were at least contemplating buying a residential property in the next 24 months as pent-up demand re-emerges, a new survey shows.

Business • 19 Sep 16

KBC Bank Ireland said it informed the Central Bank about the issue

KBC Bank statements showed wrong interest rate

7,000 KBC Bank Ireland customers were accidentally told they were receiving a higher interest rate on their savings than the rate they were actually being paid.

Business • 21 Jun 16

KBC Bank Ireland has offered solutions to 95% of customers with mortgage arrears

KBC Bank Ireland reports Q1 profits of €34.2m

KBC Bank Ireland has reported a profit of €34.2m after tax and impairment costs for the first quarter of 2016 as it said it had started the year on a strong financial footing.

Business • 12 May 16

KBC Bank Ireland/ESRI's consumer sentiment index rose to 102.7 in April from March's reading of 100.6

Consumer sentiment edges higher in April

Consumer sentiment improved marginally in April as many consumers continue to struggle to make sense of an unclear economic environment.

Business • 05 May 16

The KBC Bank Ireland/ESRI Consumer Sentiment Index climbed to 108.6 in January from 103.9 the previous month

Consumer sentiment at highest level since 2001

Consumer sentiment surged to a 15-year high in January, a survey showed today, a boost for government parties pinning their re-election hopes on a strong economic recovery.

Business • 08 Feb 16

Consumers were more optimistic about the jobs market and the wider economy

Consumer sentiment hits 10 year high - KBC/ESRI

Consumer sentiment hit a ten year high in December, according to the latest survey from KBC Bank Ireland and the ESRI.

Business • 12 Jan 16

KBC Bank Ireland said its loan impairment charges fell to €9m in the third quarter from €47m the same time last year

KBC Bank Ireland profits in line with expectations

KBC Bank Ireland has reported a profit, after tax and impairment charges, of €25m for the third quarter of this year, and said it remains on track to return to full year profitability by next year.

Business • 16 Nov 15

KBC Bank Ireland/ESRI consumer sentiment index weakened to stand at 100.6 in September from 101.1 in August

Consumer sentiment hit by global concerns

Consumer sentiment inched lower in September compared to August as global concerns and people's household finances continued to hit confidence.

Business • 01 Oct 15

KBC Bank Ireland to cut variable mortgage rates

KBC Bank Ireland has announced cuts in its variable mortgage rates for new residential mortgage customers - first time buyers, movers and switchers.

Business • 09 Sep 15

KBC Bank Ireland hopes to return to full-year profitability in 2016

KBC Bank Ireland sees improvement in Q2

KBC Bank Ireland has reported profit after tax and impairment costs of €18m for the second quarter of 2015.

Business • 06 Aug 15

Consumers said their personal finances declined in the past year - but they expected an improvement in the coming 12 months

Consumer sentiment falls on global concerns

Consumer sentiment fell in July, according to a survey by KBC Bank Ireland and the ESRI, as local and international factors made people more apprehensive.

Business • 29 Jul 15

Greece crisis hitting Irish business sentiment, new survey shows

Business sentiment weakens on Greece, China

Irish business sentiment weakened in the second quarter of 2015, according to the latest survey from KBC Bank and Chartered Accountants Ireland.

Business • 15 Jul 15

Consumers are increasingly optimistic about the broader economy - but more cautious about their own finances

Consumer sentiment steady in May - KBC Bank / ESRI

Irish consumers’ optimism around the economy increased in May but they were also more cautious about their own finances, according to the latest KBC Bank Ireland / ESRI Consumer Sentiment Index.

Business • 04 Jun 15

Respondents to the survey said their finances had improved in the previous year - and expected that to continue in the months ahead

Rise in consumer sentiment in April - KBC/ESRI

Consumer sentiment has risen slightly in April, according to a survey by KBC Bank Ireland and the ESRI, though it remains below its January peak.

Business • 29 Apr 15

The figures show that the improving economy is having a modest an uneven impact on Irish consumers, according to KBC Bank Ireland

Consumer sentiment improved in March - KBC/ESRI

Consumer sentiment rose in March according to the latest survey by KBC Bank Ireland and the ESRI, as people reported a modest improvement in their circumstances.

Business • 02 Apr 15

The report authors say there's a historic softening in the index in February as the Christmas bills come in the door

Consumer sentiment weakens in February - KBC/ESRI

There was a slight weakening in consumer sentiment in February, according to the latest consumer sentiment index from KBC Bank Ireland and the ESRI.

Business • 10 Mar 15

KBC Bank Ireland said it was on track to return to profit by 2016

KBC Bank Ireland made €91m loss in 2014

KBC Bank Ireland has reported a €91m loss for last year after it recorded impairment costs of €198m.

Business • 12 Feb 15

KBC Bank Ireland/ERSI consumer sentiment index stood at 85.3 in November

Consumer sentiment steady in November

Consumer sentiment was little changed in November from October as Irish consumers fail to see an improvement in their household finances despite an improving economy.

Business • 03 Dec 14

KBC Bank Ireland's Q3 impairment charges fall to €47m from €98m the same time last year

KBC Bank Ireland's quarterly losses narrow

KBC Bank Ireland has reported a loss after tax and impairment costs of €14m for the three months to the end of September.

Business • 13 Nov 14

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