Consumer sentiment back at 2007 levels Consumer confidence is back at pre-recession levels according to the latest monthly sentiment index from KBC Bank Ireland and the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI). Business • 04 Feb 14
Consumer sentiment back at 2007 levels Consumer confidence is back at pre-recession levels according to the latest monthly sentiment index from KBC Bank Ireland and the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI). Business • 04 Feb 14
Modest increase in consumer sentiment in October There was a modest improvement in consumer sentiment last month, according to the latest survey by KBC Bank and the ESRI. Business • 01 Nov 13
Modest increase in consumer sentiment in October There was a modest improvement in consumer sentiment last month, according to the latest survey by KBC Bank and the ESRI. Business • 01 Nov 13
Business sentiment index shows gradual improvement Irish business activity strengthened in the three months from April to June, according to the latest KBC Bank/ Chartered Accountants business sentiment study. Business • 02 Jul 13
Business sentiment index shows gradual improvement Irish business activity strengthened in the three months from April to June, according to the latest KBC Bank/ Chartered Accountants business sentiment study. Business • 02 Jul 13
KBC sells 16% stake in Poland's Bank Zachodni Belgian bank KBC, which owns KBC Ireland, has sold its 16% stake in the Polish Bank Zachodni for €900 million. Business • 22 Mar 13
KBC sells 16% stake in Poland's Bank Zachodni Belgian bank KBC, which owns KBC Ireland, has sold its 16% stake in the Polish Bank Zachodni for €900 million. Business • 22 Mar 13
Irish business ends 2012 on a strong note A new survey shows that Irish business activity strengthened in the final months of this year and employment growth has returned. Business • 17 Dec 12
Irish business ends 2012 on a strong note A new survey shows that Irish business activity strengthened in the final months of this year and employment growth has returned. Business • 17 Dec 12
Consumers already braced for Budget 2013 Irish consumer sentiment did not change between September and October, following September's huge drop. Business • 31 Oct 12
Consumers already braced for Budget 2013 Irish consumer sentiment did not change between September and October, following September's huge drop. Business • 31 Oct 12
KBC's Irish unit not for sale KBC, the Belgian banking group, has said it is not selling its Irish business - KBC Bank Ireland, which has a sizeable residential mortgage business. Business • 08 Oct 12
KBC's Irish unit not for sale KBC, the Belgian banking group, has said it is not selling its Irish business - KBC Bank Ireland, which has a sizeable residential mortgage business. Business • 08 Oct 12
Irish people now saving for holidays - KBC Many people are now saving for their holidays instead of borrowing or putting it on their credit cards according to the latest KBC Savings Barometer. Business • 24 Aug 12
Irish people now saving for holidays - KBC Many people are now saving for their holidays instead of borrowing or putting it on their credit cards according to the latest KBC Savings Barometer. Business • 24 Aug 12
Consumer sentiment sees first drop since December Consumer sentiment in May dropped for the first time since December, new figures show. Business • 11 Jun 12
Consumer sentiment sees first drop since December Consumer sentiment in May dropped for the first time since December, new figures show. Business • 11 Jun 12
<p>Now AIB raises its fixed rates</p> AIB has become the latest financial institution to increase its fixed interest mortgage rates. The increases are applicable immediately and will affect residential and buy-to-let mortgagees Business • 15 Mar 11
<p>Now AIB raises its fixed rates</p> AIB has become the latest financial institution to increase its fixed interest mortgage rates. The increases are applicable immediately and will affect residential and buy-to-let mortgagees Business • 15 Mar 11
<p>EBS and Permanent TSB hike rates again</p> EBS has become the fourth lender to increase mortgage rates in the last week. Brokers described Permanent TSB's decision to put fixed rates up by 2% and 3% as 'shocking' Business • 11 Feb 11
<p>EBS and Permanent TSB hike rates again</p> EBS has become the fourth lender to increase mortgage rates in the last week. Brokers described Permanent TSB's decision to put fixed rates up by 2% and 3% as 'shocking' Business • 11 Feb 11
<p>KBC will not write off mortgage debts</p> KBC Bank has said it will not be following Bank of Scotland’s lead and offering to write off debts of hard-up customers. Business • 11 Feb 11
<p>KBC will not write off mortgage debts</p> KBC Bank has said it will not be following Bank of Scotland’s lead and offering to write off debts of hard-up customers. Business • 11 Feb 11
