Spark Crowdfunding reports record growth in activity Irish start-ups raised more than €6m from the public in the first eight months of the year, new figures show today. Business • 14 Sep
Lower than expected post Covid bounce from savings People are adopting a more conservative approach to using savings build up during the Covid-19 pandemic than anticipated, new research from Permanent TSB Bank and ... Business • 30 Aug
Households saved over €10 billion in Q1 - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that households saved over €10 billion in the first quarter of the year - more than four ... Business • 23 Jul
Appetite for saving money declines as economy reopens There are indications in Bank of Ireland's latest Savings and Investment Index that appetite for saving money is declining as the economy continues to gradually ... Business • 16 Jul
UK households boosted their savings in early 2021 UK households raised their savings sharply in early 2021 as coronavirus lockdowns closed bars, restaurants and many shops, potentially boosting their spending power as the ... Business • 30 Jun
Keep, splurge, invest: What to do with pandemic savings While many have lost their jobs throughout the pandemic, others have seen their finances improve. Business • 21 May
Household net worth hits new high, as savings rise Household net worth reached a record high of €855bn in the final quarter of last year due to an increase in deposits and savings, according ... Business • 06 May
71% plan to continue saving post pandemic Many people have become "accidental" savers during the Covid-19 crisis and plan to continue saving once Covid-19 restrictions are lifted, according to research carried out ... Business • 28 Apr
Household deposits reach new record level of €128bn Household savings reached another high in February of nearly €128bn as people reduced their spending due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Business • 31 Mar
Euro zone citizens give ECB's low rates the thumbs down Euro zone citizens are mostly unhappy about the European Central Bank's cheap money policy, lamenting the low returns on their savings, inflated housing prices and ... Business • 09 Feb
Savings continue to rise as debt levels fall - bank Household savings continue to rise and debt levels continue to fall, according to the latest figures from the Central Bank. Business • 02 Feb
Household savings hit record level of €125 billion Savers amassed an extra €14.2 billion in deposit accounts last year, according to the latest figures from the Central Bank. Business • 29 Jan
Household deposits at record €124 billion in November New Central Bank figures show that Irish consumers continued to save in November as the impact of Covid-19 continued to hit people's chances and willingness ... Business • 06 Jan
Savings and money manager app Plum launches in Ireland Fast growing money management and savings app, Plum, has launched in the Irish market. Business • 17 Nov 20
Big drop in consumption leads to spike in savings - CSO New figures from the Central Statistic Office show that the big reduction in consumption patterns resulted in a sharp spike in saving levels during the ... Business • 02 Oct 20
Central Bank says spending levels lower than last year Households returned to a more normal pattern of saving in August, according to the latest figures from the Central Bank. Business • 30 Sep 20
Savings and investment index drops as sentiment weakens A new reports show that consumers have begun to save less and spend more as the economy re-opens from the Covid-19 enforced restrictions. Business • 14 Sep 20
Rate of lending falls for first time since 2017 The rate of lending by Irish banks to households and businesses has fallen on an annual basis for the first time since 2017. This means ... Business • 31 Aug 20
Persuading people to spend their savings Will the staycation tax rebate get those who have been saving to open their wallets or are people too used to not spending? Business • 27 Jul 20
Savings surge as lending levels drop - Central Bank Bank lending to households fell last month by €310m, new figures from the Central Bank show today. Business • 30 Jun 20
More people saving during Covid-19 lockdown The latest Bank of Ireland Savings and Investment Index shows that slightly more people were saving regularly in the second quarter of this year amid ... Business • 15 Jun 20
Saving levels for households and governments rise - CSO New preliminary figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the savings of households, government and financial corporations' all rose last year. Business • 15 Apr 20
Four out of five people have savings - BPFI research A study on personal savings has shown that most people are putting money aside for a rainy day and four out of five people (83%) ... Business • 22 Nov 19
Some credit unions put a cap on members' savings Some credit unions have placed restrictions on the levels of savings their members can have in an effort to manage their balance sheets. Business • 13 Jun 19
Credit Unions' total assets hit a record high A new report on credit unions from the Central Bank shows improvements in the sector's financial position, but challenges still a feature. Business • 19 Dec 18
