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 ... Business • 03 Feb 17
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
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 ... Business • 10 Oct 16
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
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 ... Business • 19 Sep 16
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 ... Business • 21 Jun 16
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 ... Business • 12 May 16
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
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 ... Business • 08 Feb 16
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 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 ... Business • 16 Nov 15
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 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
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
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
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 ... Business • 04 Jun 15
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
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 ... Business • 02 Apr 15
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 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
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 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
Business sentiment hits new high - survey Business sentiment has continued to improve in recent months, according to a survey by Chartered Accountants Ireland and KBC Bank Ireland, boosted by strong growth ... Business • 30 Oct 14
Consumer sentiment down in August - KBC/ESRI Consumer sentiment fell in August following strong growth in July, according to the latest KBC Bank / ESRI index. Business • 16 Sep 14