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Gardaí said the fake €2 coins, with an apparent face value of €2,920, were seized in Dublin

Gardaí issue warning over fake €2 coins

People are being asked to be aware of fake €2 coins following a seizure of almost 1,500 of them.

Digital finance apps like Revolut and N26 are growing rapidly in Ireland - particularly among younger users

Rise of money apps threatens to undermine Irish banks

After many false dawns, it now appears as though real competition has arrived. The only catch is that you need to be comfortable having your bank branch on your phone rather than the high street.

Business • 07 Sep 20

Ulster Bank said it was aware that transactions applied to accounts since last Friday are no longer showing

Committee asks Ulster Bank chiefs to explain issues

Senior executives from Ulster Bank will be asked to appear before an Oireachtas committee to answer questions about today's IT problem, which saw some customers claim money had gone missing from their accounts.

Ulster Bank • 25 Apr 18

People's Bank of China cuts its reserve requirement ratio

China cuts bank reserve requirements

China's central bank today cut the proportion of funds banks must set aside as reserves, in the latest attempt to tackle slowing growth in the world's second largest economy.

Business • 29 Feb 16

The ECB had been approving emergency funding for Greece on a weekly basis but is now meeting almost daily

ECB raises emergency funding for Greek banks again

The ECB raised the ceiling on emergency liquidity Greek banks can draw from the country's central bank for a second time in two days today, a banking source told Reuters.

Business • 23 Jun 15

One in four say it is difficult to complain

How to complain effectively

Consumers are reporting in increasing numbers that it is difficult to complain. Here are five easy steps towards getting the result you want

Business • 07 Mar 14

Leather sofa claims in the small claims court..

When a leather sofa is not leather at all

More and more claims are appearing in the small claims court in relation to leather sofas that don't turn out to be leather. What are your rights if you find you luxury buy does not live up to billing?

Business • 05 May 15

The sharp drop in consumer sentiment blamed on budget

Consumer attitude to spending still cautious

Consumer sentiment fell at its fastest rate in a decade last month as householders err on the side of caution and save increasing amounts.

Business • 26 Mar 15

Property prices may have hit rock bottom

Dublin house prices rose for the first full calendar year since 2006 but the rise was only 1.5%. However there is pent-up demand for property, according to a survey.

Business • 06 Jan 13

Telephone line fee increase for over 66 year olds

People over 66 will face a hefty increase on their telephone landline, following last December’s budget, but there are ways of counter-acting the hike if you shop around.

Business • 06 Jan 13

Young women could see a rise up almost 25% in their insurance

Women are hit hardest by new EU car insurance law

Women will be hit hardest by the new EU rules banning gender-based discount for car insurance, but young men could save up to 50%

Business • 09 Mar 15

Spotting Irish own-brand products

More than ever consumers want to support Irish home produce, but they also want to save money with own-brands. Learn how to do both with Tina Leonard's guide

Business • 06 Jan 13

Interest rates remain unchanged for trackers

Mortgage payments for hundreds of thousands of homeowners on tracker mortgages will remain the same for at least three months after the ECB interest rate was kept at an historic low.

Business • 05 Dec 12

House prices up for the third month in a row

House prices have gone up again in September, the third consecutive month to see a rise, according to new CSO figures

Business • 14 May 14

NAMA hopes deferred payment scheme will entice buyers

Nama negative equity mortgage trial extended

A pioneering mortgage scheme designed to help property owners from falling into negative equity has been extended by the National Asset Management Agency.

Business • 05 Dec 12

Cash is king in housing market.

Four in 10 house purchases are now made in cash as the lack of credit in the mortgage market continues to impact property prices.

Business • 17 Feb 15

Have house prices bottomed out?

House prices have increased for the third month this year giving rise to hopes that the market may be bottoming out.

Business • 05 Dec 12

Beware of the 'cheap' motor insurance

Buying car insurance used to be simple. These days the it's all about tailor-making your own policy with add on extras. So beware of the headline 'cheapest' offers when renewing.

Business • 05 Dec 12

Now Bord Gais increases electricy prices

Bord Gáis Energy is to follow Electric Ireland and Airtricity with residential electricity price hikes from 15 October.

Business • 27 Aug 13

New premium phone rules to protect consumer

Premium rate telephone services can cost as much as €3.50 a minute. Now, a new code of practice has been imposed on phone companies to ensure you don't get ripped off.

Business • 05 Dec 12

Electric Ireland increasing prices by 5.9%

Shop around now as Electric Ireland hikes price

The price of gas and petrol is already on the up. Now Electric Ireland is adding to the pain increasing prices by October 1.

Business • 19 Mar 13

Couponing is part of daily life in the US

How to get money off your next purchase

Voucher codes, daily deal sites, discounts online and off line. Consumer expert Tina Leonard tells Today with Pat Kenny where and to get money off everything from groceries to school books.

Business • 05 Dec 12

Ulster Bank plans for compensation over IT glitch

Ulster Bank has released plans to compensate the 600,000 customers who were affected by IT problems at the bank. It is also working with other banks on out-of-pocket expenses.

Business • 05 Dec 12

Slight fall in average weekly earnings - CSO

New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that average weekly earnings fell slightly in the second quarter of 2012, following a 1.3% rise in the first three months of the year.

Business • 29 Aug 12

Going back to school costs an average of up to €620 per child

Back-to-school money-saving tips

Four in five parents have financial worries about back-to-school costs. Consumer expert Tina Leonard has five top tips to help you save money this September.

Business • 05 Dec 12