Euro zone corporate lending growth slows Growth in lending to euro zone corporations slowed almost to a halt in September, the European Central Bank said today. Business • 27 Oct 15
Euro zone corporate lending growth slows Growth in lending to euro zone corporations slowed almost to a halt in September, the European Central Bank said today. Business • 27 Oct 15
Goldman, CarVal and Cerberus bid for NAMA loans A joint bid from Goldman Sachs and CarVal Investors, as well as an approach by Cerberus Capital Management, are understood to have made the shortlist for one of the largest loan portfolios ever put up for sale by NAMA. Business • 25 Aug 15
Goldman, CarVal and Cerberus bid for NAMA loans A joint bid from Goldman Sachs and CarVal Investors, as well as an approach by Cerberus Capital Management, are understood to have made the shortlist for one of the largest loan portfolios ever put up for sale by NAMA. Business • 25 Aug 15
NAMA draws up shortlist for shopping centre loans The National Asset Management Agency is understood to have has selected a shortlist of five for its €2.4bn Project Jewel loan portfolio, which includes loans relating to a number of Dublin shopping centres. Business • 31 Jul 15
NAMA draws up shortlist for shopping centre loans The National Asset Management Agency is understood to have has selected a shortlist of five for its €2.4bn Project Jewel loan portfolio, which includes loans relating to a number of Dublin shopping centres. Business • 31 Jul 15
Home buyers drive credit pick-up in euro zone A jump in lending to home buyers helped drive up credit in the euro zone in May, European Central Bank data showed today. Business • 26 Jun 15
Home buyers drive credit pick-up in euro zone A jump in lending to home buyers helped drive up credit in the euro zone in May, European Central Bank data showed today. Business • 26 Jun 15
AIB says it remains profitable in first quarter AIB has said it remained profitable in the first three months of the year on the back of an improving economy in both Ireland and the UK. Business • 01 May 15
AIB says it remains profitable in first quarter AIB has said it remained profitable in the first three months of the year on the back of an improving economy in both Ireland and the UK. Business • 01 May 15
Credit union discusses small loan red tape The head of the Irish League of Credit Unions Martin Sisk has said some members seeking to borrow small amounts are turning to money lenders over red tape. News • 25 Apr 15
Credit union discusses small loan red tape The head of the Irish League of Credit Unions Martin Sisk has said some members seeking to borrow small amounts are turning to money lenders over red tape. News • 25 Apr 15
AIB could cut rates if funding costs come down AIB Chief Executive David Duffy has said that if the bank's costs of funding fall in the next month or two it could cut mortgage interest rates. News • 22 Apr 15
AIB could cut rates if funding costs come down AIB Chief Executive David Duffy has said that if the bank's costs of funding fall in the next month or two it could cut mortgage interest rates. News • 22 Apr 15
ECB says banking sector continuing to heal Europe's financial sector is showing further signs of healing and the European Central Bank's raft of different policy measures are contributing to this, a key survey shows. Business • 14 Apr 15
ECB says banking sector continuing to heal Europe's financial sector is showing further signs of healing and the European Central Bank's raft of different policy measures are contributing to this, a key survey shows. Business • 14 Apr 15
Microfinance Ireland changes lending terms Small businesses will no longer need to be refused credit by a commercial bank before they can apply for lending from State-backed fund Microfinance Ireland. Business • 01 Apr 15
Microfinance Ireland changes lending terms Small businesses will no longer need to be refused credit by a commercial bank before they can apply for lending from State-backed fund Microfinance Ireland. Business • 01 Apr 15
Loans to households down 3.7% - Central Bank New figures from the Central Bank show that loans to Irish households declined at a rate of 3.7% on a yearly basis in December. Business • 30 Jan 15
Loans to households down 3.7% - Central Bank New figures from the Central Bank show that loans to Irish households declined at a rate of 3.7% on a yearly basis in December. Business • 30 Jan 15
Wells Fargo earnings edge higher on loan growth US banking giant Wells Fargo has reported slightly higher quarterly earnings behind overall loan growth and increased deposit levels in an improving US economy. Business • 14 Jan 15
Wells Fargo earnings edge higher on loan growth US banking giant Wells Fargo has reported slightly higher quarterly earnings behind overall loan growth and increased deposit levels in an improving US economy. Business • 14 Jan 15
Permanent TSB launches new loan products Permanent TSB has launched new personal loan products with the aim of more than doubling the value of loans given to customers next year compared to this year. Business • 22 Dec 14
Permanent TSB launches new loan products Permanent TSB has launched new personal loan products with the aim of more than doubling the value of loans given to customers next year compared to this year. Business • 22 Dec 14
Banks take just half of cheap ECB loans on offer The European Central Bank got a lukewarm response from banks today in its fight to revitalize the sluggish euro zone economy. Business • 11 Dec 14
Banks take just half of cheap ECB loans on offer The European Central Bank got a lukewarm response from banks today in its fight to revitalize the sluggish euro zone economy. Business • 11 Dec 14
€9 billion of IMF loans to be repaid by year end Ireland will repay €9 billion of its International Monetary Fund loans by the end of the year, Finance Minister Michael Noonan said today. Business • 29 Nov 14
€9 billion of IMF loans to be repaid by year end Ireland will repay €9 billion of its International Monetary Fund loans by the end of the year, Finance Minister Michael Noonan said today. Business • 29 Nov 14
Demand for loans in euro zone slowly stabilising Depressed demand for loans in the euro zone is continuing to stabilise, data published by the European Central Bank showed today. Business • 27 Nov 14
Demand for loans in euro zone slowly stabilising Depressed demand for loans in the euro zone is continuing to stabilise, data published by the European Central Bank showed today. Business • 27 Nov 14
Sweden clears the way for early IMF loan repayment The Swedish parliament has said Ireland may pay back part of its bailout loans early to the International Monetary Fund. Business • 20 Nov 14
Sweden clears the way for early IMF loan repayment The Swedish parliament has said Ireland may pay back part of its bailout loans early to the International Monetary Fund. Business • 20 Nov 14
Banks becoming more supportive of SMEs - CRO The Credit Review Office has said that banks are becoming generally supportive towards small and medium enterprises. Business • 10 Nov 14
Banks becoming more supportive of SMEs - CRO The Credit Review Office has said that banks are becoming generally supportive towards small and medium enterprises. Business • 10 Nov 14
Bank of Ireland sees fall in defaulted loans The level of defaulted loans at Bank of Ireland has continued to fall, according to an interim management statement by the bank, with customer deposits and new lending continuing to increase. Business • 31 Oct 14
Bank of Ireland sees fall in defaulted loans The level of defaulted loans at Bank of Ireland has continued to fall, according to an interim management statement by the bank, with customer deposits and new lending continuing to increase. Business • 31 Oct 14
Banks show signs of relaxing loan conditions - ECB Europe's battered financial sector is showing further signs of healing and conditions for bank loans are easing while demand for loans is picking up, an ECB survey shows. Business • 29 Oct 14
Banks show signs of relaxing loan conditions - ECB Europe's battered financial sector is showing further signs of healing and conditions for bank loans are easing while demand for loans is picking up, an ECB survey shows. Business • 29 Oct 14
PTSB sells €215m worth of British buy-to-let loans Permanent TSB has sold €215m worth of loans which were held by its British subsidiary, CHL. Business • 26 Sep 14
PTSB sells €215m worth of British buy-to-let loans Permanent TSB has sold €215m worth of loans which were held by its British subsidiary, CHL. Business • 26 Sep 14
Euro zone loans to private sector contract again Loans to the private sector in the euro area, a gauge of economic health, fell year-on-year in August, but by slightly less than in July, the ECB said today. Business • 25 Sep 14
Euro zone loans to private sector contract again Loans to the private sector in the euro area, a gauge of economic health, fell year-on-year in August, but by slightly less than in July, the ECB said today. Business • 25 Sep 14
Early repayment of IMF loans 'could save €2.1bn' A report by Ireland's Troika creditors says that the early repayment of most of this country's International Monetary Fund loans would result in an interest saving of €2.1bn. Business • 23 Sep 14
Early repayment of IMF loans 'could save €2.1bn' A report by Ireland's Troika creditors says that the early repayment of most of this country's International Monetary Fund loans would result in an interest saving of €2.1bn. Business • 23 Sep 14
Banks repay loans to ECB after new offer of credit European Central Bank plans to bolster lending to business were dealt another setback today after banks decided to repay billions of euros of cheap ECB credit. Business • 19 Sep 14
Banks repay loans to ECB after new offer of credit European Central Bank plans to bolster lending to business were dealt another setback today after banks decided to repay billions of euros of cheap ECB credit. Business • 19 Sep 14
ECB hands out less than expected in new programme The European Central Bank said it had loaned €82.6 billion to 255 banks under its new lending programme aimed at boosting the economy via private-sector loans. Business • 18 Sep 14
ECB hands out less than expected in new programme The European Central Bank said it had loaned €82.6 billion to 255 banks under its new lending programme aimed at boosting the economy via private-sector loans. Business • 18 Sep 14
Most Irish banks' interest rates increasing Most interest rates charged by Irish banks have increased over the past year, despite cuts to the European Central Bank's key rates. Business • 12 Sep 14
Most Irish banks' interest rates increasing Most interest rates charged by Irish banks have increased over the past year, despite cuts to the European Central Bank's key rates. Business • 12 Sep 14