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Allegations focus on the turnaround division at RBS - its Global Restructuring Group

RBS to review treatment of ailing small firms

Royal Bank of Scotland has appointed law firm Clifford Chance to conduct an inquiry into the treatment received by small business customers in financial distress.

Business • 25 Nov 13

Mortgage lending was down 2.3% on an annual basis, while other types of bank lending fell by 10.3%, new figures show

Banking lending down 4.3% - Central Bank

Bank lending to households declined by 4.3% in the year to August, new Central Bank figures show.

Business • 30 Sep 13

Northern Ireland traders finding it easier to access money over the last three years

'Improvement' in lending to Northern Ireland firms

Almost two-thirds of small businesses seeking bank finance in Northern Ireland were successful, it has been revealed.

Business • 20 Aug 13

Oil slips as China tightens lending

The price of US oil fell amid growing worries that China's decision to clamp down on informal lending could hamper growth in a major energy consuming country.

Business • 24 Jun 13

Hospitality, manufacturing and healthcare sectors driving demand for loans from Bank of Ireland

Bank of Ireland on target for SME lending

Bank of Ireland has said it approved 25% more funding for Small and Medium Enterprises in the first three months of the year.

Business • 13 May 13

ECB says loans to companies shrank by 2.4% in March

ECB reports weak lending in March

The European Central Bank said that bank lending to companies remained weak in March.

Business • 26 Apr 13

Bank of Ireland lending to SMEs in first quarter of 2013 up 25% on the same time last year

Bank of Ireland approves €1 billion for SMEs

Bank of Ireland has approved €1 billion in new and increased lending to Irish small and medium sized businesses in the first quarter of 2013

Business • 08 Apr 13

Emergency loans from Central Bank to Irish banks fell to €39.8 billion last month

Irish banks funding from ECB sees slight fall

Banks' reliance on emergency funds from the European Central Bank fell in January, with outstanding loans of €70.1 billion, down from €70.9 billion a month earlier, the Central Bank said.

Business • 08 Feb 13

The net worth of Irish households stood at nearly €457 billion, or €99,646 per capita, at end Q3

Household net worth up €11 billion in Q3

Household net worth increased by €11 billion, or 2.5%, in the July to September period of 2012, according to figures from the Central Bank.

Business • 31 Jan 13

PTSB announces five-fold rise in lending targets

Permanent TSB has announced a five-fold increase in its lending targets for 2013.

News • 07 Jan 13

Decrease in lending levels slows - Central Bank

Loans to households fell again in November although at a less pronounced rate than a month earlier, reducing the annual decline to 3.6% from 3.7%.

Business • 04 Jan 13

Irish lending remained weak in October

Loans to Irish households continued to fall in October as deposits rose on a year-on-year basis for the third month in a row.

Business • 30 Nov 12

Lending still weak in euro zone economy

Another drop in lending to companies in the 17-country euro zone showed the economic downturn is deepening.

Business • 25 Oct 12

Accountancy bodies launch SME guide to aid lending

The Business Plan Guide, developed by Ireland's four accountancy bodies has been launched to help businesses secure loans.

Business • 04 Sep 12

AIB says it has exceeded SME lending targets

AIB said today that it has exceeded its Small and Medium Enterprises' lending targets of €3 billion in 2011.

Business • 06 Aug 12

Lending to SMEs continues to contract

Central Bank figures show that lending to small and medium sized businesses by Irish banks fell by €217m (0.8%) during the first quarter of 2012 and by €1.7 billion (6.3%) over the year.

Business • 14 Jun 12

Euro drops against the dollar

The euro has dropped under $1.24 for first time since July 2010.

Business • 30 May 12

SMEs face tougher credit conditions

Irish small and medium firms will face increased challenges accessing credit because foreign lenders have been pulling out of the market.

Business • 16 Apr 12

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