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Investment bank to fund small firms urged

Fianna Fáil finance spokesman says bank needed to finance small businesses

By Harry McGeeMon Nov 04 2013 - 01:00

New initiative to assist AIB customers with distressed mortgages

Advocacy group to act as mediator in cases where customers in arrears have not engaged with bank

By Martin WallSun Nov 03 2013 - 22:55

Small Firms Association calls for creation of bank for entrepreneurs

Access to credit a concern after departures of Danske and ACC, says chairman AJ Noonan

By Pamela NewenhamSat Nov 02 2013 - 01:00

Ulster Bank to stay in Ireland, says RBS

Parent company affirms bank’s importance to ‘the whole island’

Sat Nov 02 2013 - 01:00

Bank of Ireland mortgage arrears stabilise

Lender says it is meeting targets for restructuring loans for ‘cooperating customers’

By Ciara KennyFri Nov 01 2013 - 19:09

Euro falls for fifth day as speculation grows over ECB interest rate cut

Dollar rises as US manufacturing expands at fastest pace in 2 ½ years

By Ciara KennyFri Nov 01 2013 - 18:31

PTSB promises to fill banking void

Bank to introduce a range of new services

By Charlie TaylorFri Nov 01 2013 - 15:43

Most mortgages 90 days in arrears not restructured

Department of Finance study shows banks remain reluctant to write off debt

By Joanne Hunt and Charlie TaylorFri Nov 01 2013 - 06:26

Danske’s departure

Fri Nov 01 2013 - 05:00

RBS could deal further blow to Irish banking

Owner of Ulster Bank to put Irish assets in ‘bad’ bank as it refocuses on UK

By Colm KeenaFri Nov 01 2013 - 01:01

O’Donnell home rental hearing deferred

Bank of Ireland receiver says its claim for €180,000 in lost rent put off until after appeal

By Mary CarolanFri Nov 01 2013 - 01:00

Extending mortgage arrears term most frequent bank solution

By Joanne HuntFri Nov 01 2013 - 01:00

Competition in banking is vital, but profits will have to return first

Reform is unlikely at banks on life support but plans must be made for the future

By Chris JohnsFri Nov 01 2013 - 01:00

Opposition demands action to protect bank customers

Concerns that AIB and Bank of Ireland will use dominant position to drive up costs

By Arthur BeesleyFri Nov 01 2013 - 01:00

Europe stocks at highest level in five years

On quiet day in Dublin, C&C gains 4% on good results despite struggle in US

By Mark HilliardThu Oct 31 2013 - 20:22

Irish banks hold 120,754 mortgages in arrears

Department says term extensions most regular solution to issues

By Joanne HuntThu Oct 31 2013 - 18:50

Divisions within troika may be to Ireland’s advantage in bailout exit

IMF may prove ally in securing debt relief measures opposed by Europe

By Suzanne LynchThu Oct 31 2013 - 01:00

New loan fund for home renovations

Bank of Ireland to offer loans and mortgage top-ups to those looking to avail of new incentive to renovate their home

By Fiona ReddanWed Oct 30 2013 - 09:09

Nama seeks €120m for four prime city centre office blocks

Sale is the largest of an office portfolio by Nama since it was set up in 2009

By Jack FaganWed Oct 30 2013 - 01:00

Iseq underperforms rest of Europe

European markets surge as biggest firms including BP and UBS report earnings

By Barry O'HalloranTue Oct 29 2013 - 21:56

Green REIT unveils multi-million euro property investment sweep

Activity reflects growing confidence in commercial property sector

By Mark HilliardMon Oct 28 2013 - 20:21

Trend positive despite mixed data

Iseq slips back as dealers indicate ‘pretty flat’ session with values up just over 0.5%

By Úna McCaffreySat Oct 26 2013 - 01:00

Bank of Ireland staff advised to accept pension changes

Irish Bank Officials Association recommends deal brokered by Labour Relations Commission

By Ciarán HancockSat Oct 26 2013 - 01:00

Government publishes Finance Bill

Bill gives effect to measures announced in budget, including increased savings tax and new jobs incentives

By Ciara O'BrienThu Oct 24 2013 - 15:10

ECB to ask banks to maintain an 8% capital buffer

Frankfurt unveils details of balance sheet review before it takes up supervisory role

By Suzanne LynchThu Oct 24 2013 - 07:51

Bank of Ireland to reduce pension deficit by up to €400m

While there will be no change in benefits already accrued, there will be a change in how potential future salary increases will qualify for a pension

By Fiona ReddanThu Oct 24 2013 - 07:21

Siac granted court protection

Judge appoints examiner to construction firm and eight related companies

By Mary CarolanThu Oct 24 2013 - 01:01

Creditors likely to appeal Siac protection

Interim examiner appointed to construction group and related companies

By Barry O'HalloranThu Oct 24 2013 - 01:01

Lower capital ratios sought in stress tests for four Irish banks

Previous Irish banking assessments required higher capital thresholds

By Fiona ReddanThu Oct 24 2013 - 01:01

Stocks led down by weakness in banking sector as detail emerged of stress tests to be led by the ECB

BofI, which will be one of the ECB’s stress test victims, outperformed its European sector

By Úna McCaffreyWed Oct 23 2013 - 20:39

SIAC companies secure court protection for survival scheme

Nine companies ‘in a clear position of insolvency’ arising from economic downturn

By Mary CarolanWed Oct 23 2013 - 19:25

Bank of Ireland agrees deal to cut pension deficit

Deal with unions will halve deficit but must be approved by affected staff

Wed Oct 23 2013 - 15:50

Can GM help Opel get its sparkle back?

With parent company GM planning €4bn investment, the troubled brand has its sights set on getting back on top in the European market

By Neil BriscoeWed Oct 23 2013 - 06:00

Markets rise on US employment figures

Bank of Ireland has another good day as it maintains recent momentum

By Colm KeenaWed Oct 23 2013 - 01:00

AIB becomes Europe’s ‘most valuable’ bank

Market cap now dwarfs €64 billion bailout but is a ‘false valuation’

By Ciarán HancockTue Oct 22 2013 - 08:10

Siac faces examinership after Polish losses

Construction group expected to seek protection of the courts

By Ciarán Hancock and Colm KeenaTue Oct 22 2013 - 01:00

Moves to reform EU telecoms market

Summer has seen interesting developments at European institutions

By Donogh Hardiman and Joanne FinnMon Oct 21 2013 - 01:00

Stocks rise as growth picks up in China

National benchmark indexes advanced in all of the 18 western European markets

By Ciarán HancockSat Oct 19 2013 - 01:00

Departing companies

Fri Oct 18 2013 - 01:00

Registrar seeks more details from banks in repossession cases

Banks must tell if house is family home

By Anne LuceyThu Oct 17 2013 - 22:13

Investors unconvinced by US debt deal

European stocks rally at close of trading, but concerns remain about division in Congress

Thu Oct 17 2013 - 20:17

Court refuses to instruct BoI to identify 150 porn email staff

Employee sacked for sending pornographic emails wants ‘other links in the chain’ named

Thu Oct 17 2013 - 16:44

Noonan to continue seeking bank recapitalisation

Government to negotiate on all fronts for debt relief, says Minister

By Suzanne Lynch and Derek ScallyThu Oct 17 2013 - 01:00

Markets surge on the back of reported US debt deal

European stocks rose in the final two hours of activity as the news filtered through, reversing declines seen earlier in the day

By Mark PaulWed Oct 16 2013 - 20:00

Central Bank paper shows how mortgage lending fuelled boom

40% of mortgages were issued between 2004 and 2007, when prices were at peak

By Colm KeenaWed Oct 16 2013 - 15:31

Green REIT set to spend more than €100m on assets

Investment trust investing in high-profile properties in Dublin, Naas and Limerick

By Jack FaganWed Oct 16 2013 - 01:00

Schäuble pours cold water over idea of ESM relief for Ireland

Germany, Finland and the Netherlands oppose use of fund for ‘legacy assets’

By Suzanne LynchWed Oct 16 2013 - 01:00

ESB acquires Larry Murphys bar

By Jack FaganWed Oct 16 2013 - 01:00

All eyes fixed on US debt ceiling stand-off

Ryanair gains as air travel tax scrapped in budget but Aer Lingus closes slightly down

By Mark HilliardTue Oct 15 2013 - 20:48

Cantillon: Justifying a bank levy never that difficult

Justifying a hit on the banks rarely presents a political challenge

Tue Oct 15 2013 - 01:45

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