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David McWilliams: Ireland again faces a global property cycle fallout

Worldwide, the 10-year debt binge is coming to an end. These things rarely end pleasantly

By David McWilliamsSat May 25 2019 - 06:00

The economy and full employment: are we there yet?

Smart Money : Employers are now shouting loudly about skills shortages, pressure on wages and the impact the housing crisis is having

By Cliff TaylorThu May 23 2019 - 14:17

Irish consumers increasingly using credit and debit cards

Transactions in the first quarter amounted to €17.2 bn, up 9%

By Peter HamiltonWed May 22 2019 - 13:03

House prices ‘a concern’, says KBC Ireland chief

Peter Roebben tells Oireachtas committee affordability a problem for many borrowers

By Joe BrennanTue May 21 2019 - 15:29

Quinn Insurance inquiry to begin public hearings next week

Public hearings to continue until June 7th, according to Central Bank

By Joe BrennanTue May 21 2019 - 11:22

Odds of Dublin property market crash low, according to IMF tool

Dublin property prices rose most across 32 locations between 2013 and 2018

By Fiona ReddanMon May 20 2019 - 11:15

Canada’s TD Securities reboots its Irish business due to Brexit

Fnancial services group plans to have 80 employees in its new EU debt hub in Dublin

By Joe BrennanWed May 15 2019 - 05:25

Permanent TSB chief says merger with another bank not on his agenda

Annual general meeting hears ‘tough decisions’ must be made at lender

By Laura SlatteryTue May 14 2019 - 17:26

Brewin Dolphin doubles down in Ireland with Investec wealth deal

Investec injects €40 million into remaining Irish business

By Joe Brennan and Colin GleesonSat May 11 2019 - 05:46

Sharon Donnery appointed acting Central Bank governor

She takes the role pending the arrival of incoming governor Gabriel Makhlouf

By Joe BrennanFri May 10 2019 - 13:09

‘You don’t want to die alone in France? Wouldn’t matter once I was dead’

French Leave: Rose Doyle pursues a long-held dream to start a new retirement life in France

By Rose DoyleFri May 10 2019 - 06:00

Ulster Bank sets aside money for Central Bank fine over trackers

RBS-owned lender reiterates plans to sell another portfolio of problem loans this year

By Joe BrennanThu May 09 2019 - 17:29

Central Bank’s insurance chief signals exit

Sylvia Cronin opts not to renew five-year contract

By Joe BrennanThu May 09 2019 - 06:25

State may need ‘bespoke legislation’ to keep shares trading after Brexit

New legislation ‘least risky option’, says financial services company Euroclear

By Joe BrennanThu May 09 2019 - 06:10

For fund managers, the Brexit genie is already out of the bottle

Changes to Europe’s financial services authorisation landscape unlikely to be reversed

Thu May 09 2019 - 02:12

Stripe founders take home top prize at ‘Irish Times’ Business Awards

Limerick-born Patrick and John Collison celebrated for building a $22.5bn business

Wed May 08 2019 - 21:24

Brokers must assess insurers’ finances following failures, Central Bank says

Deputy governor calls on brokers and agents to take more responsibility

By Joe BrennanWed May 08 2019 - 14:25

Two Irish banks unwittingly used in huge carbon credit fraud

Both Ulster Bank and BoI have fallen foul before for enforcement failings in other cases

By Jack Horgan-JonesTue May 07 2019 - 07:00

O’Flynn gets permission for €80m housing scheme in Celbridge

Kildare site will deliver 251 ‘starter’ houses and apartments, with prices for a three-bedroom house starting at €360,000

By Ciarán HancockTue May 07 2019 - 05:53

Will INM kingmaker Dermot Desmond seek Datalex exit?

Beleaguered travel software company saw its shares suspended this week over filing issues

By Joe BrennanSat May 04 2019 - 06:00

Court to rule later on whether INM inspectors’ report can be shared

Access applications made by Central Bank, journalists and former executives

By Mary CarolanFri May 03 2019 - 17:45

Stripe to hire more than 100 remote software engineers

Roles will be based in US, Canada as Dublin hub ‘not mature enough’ to support workers

By Charlie TaylorFri May 03 2019 - 16:45

Jean-Claude Juncker ‘would not mind’ a German leading the ECB

Jens Weidmann’s hawkishness makes his candidacy controversial

Fri May 03 2019 - 11:25

OECD tax plan will be a really big deal for Ireland

Smart Money: Changes to tax regime could make it more difficult to attract foreign investment

By Cliff TaylorThu May 02 2019 - 11:18

Gabriel who? Central Bank choice prompts Google searches

Makhlouf, who has spent the past eight years heading New Zealand’s treasury department, never came up in speculation for the top job

Thu May 02 2019 - 06:36

Next Central Bank governor took aim at ‘harmful’ Irish tax practices

Gabriel Makhlouf is approved by Cabinet as the first non-Irish national to lead the Central Bank in its 76-year history

By Joe BrennanThu May 02 2019 - 05:45

AIB warns of further tracker-mortgage scandal costs

Bank has set aside €265m to cover tracker refunds, compensation and other costs

By Joe BrennanWed May 01 2019 - 14:50

Banking system ‘vulnerable’ to property price corrections - Central Bank

Exposure to real estate lending amongst banks accounts for 70% of lending balances

By Peter HamiltonWed May 01 2019 - 13:54

New Zealand treasury head Gabriel Makhlouf new Central Bank governor

A number of domestic candidates had sought position

By Joe Brennan and Pat LeahyWed May 01 2019 - 13:42

Rooftop restaurant operator announced for Central Bank’s former HQ

Two-floor central Dublin venue to be taken by businessman behind Irish PF Chang’s

By Ronald QuinlanWed May 01 2019 - 12:52

McKillen jnr acquires key waterfront site in Dublin docklands for €10m

No 73 North Wall Quay has permission for 40,000sq ft office scheme

By Ronald QuinlanWed May 01 2019 - 05:30

International tax reform could cost State €3bn, conference told

Loss would be incurred due to OECD reform process

By Cliff TaylorTue Apr 30 2019 - 17:35

Government handed near €7bn tax windfall since 2015

Central Bank study considers whether it is best to save or spend unexpected fiscal gain

By Eoin Burke-KennedyTue Apr 30 2019 - 05:00

Ireland’s middle class: Who they are, how they’re being squeezed

New report argues middle class threatened by stagnant wages, soaring house prices - and robots

By Fiona ReddanTue Apr 30 2019 - 02:33

Garda warning issued over scam moneylending sites

Bogus operations defraud people by demanding ‘advance fees’ for easy loans

By Jack Power and Vivienne ClarkeMon Apr 29 2019 - 14:56

Central Bank fines Bank of Montreal Ireland €1.24m in second reprimand

Canadian-owned lender failed to submit three important reports to supervisors

By Joe BrennanMon Apr 29 2019 - 13:25

INM hires US investment bank Lazard for sale advice

Seen & Heard: Arytza eyes sale, Punchestown boost, ECB view sought on Sinn Féin Bill

Sun Apr 28 2019 - 15:30

Loan default rates fall among SMEs, Central Bank report says

Fewer small and medium businesses seeking loans as gross new lending declines

By Peter HamiltonWed Apr 24 2019 - 12:15

How to cash in on the house price recovery

Several options to release value from your property

By Fiona ReddanTue Apr 23 2019 - 05:47

Toyota Ireland says it has financed purchase of 20,000 new and used cars

Toyota Financial Services Ireland now has a loan book in excess of €140m

By Michael McAleerTue Apr 23 2019 - 01:30

Business Post owner eyes IPO, investors hit block-buying high

Seen & heard: Campbell O’Connor facing enforcement procedure, Mainstay seeks €9m

Sun Apr 21 2019 - 13:18

Your business week: Varadkar dangles customs union carrot over Brexiteers

More jobs for Ireland, banking culture and executive pay were also in the spotlight

By Colin GleesonFri Apr 19 2019 - 16:45

Philip Lane, with an eye on legacy, leaves parting gift to spook banks and borrowers

Governor sought powers to force banks to hold additional capital to safeguard against hidden risks to Republic’s economy

By Joe BrennanFri Apr 19 2019 - 14:58

Why did Stripe acquire Dublin-based Touchtech Payments?

Company founded by the Collison brothers has bought start-up for an undisclosed sum

By Charlie TaylorFri Apr 19 2019 - 12:50

Four candidates remain in race for role of Central Bank governor

Deputy governor Sharon Donnery and senior civil servant Colm O’Reardon tipped on list

By Joe BrennanFri Apr 19 2019 - 05:45

Bankers ‘will find it harder to circle wagons’ under planned laws

Move to make top executives more accountable is ‘helpful’, Central Bank says

By Joe BrennanThu Apr 18 2019 - 12:21

Brexit delaying bid to make bank officials more accountable - Donohoe

Minister proposes to seek approval for Central Bank (Amendment) Bill before summer

By Marie O'HalloranWed Apr 17 2019 - 19:58

European shares advance amid Chinese data surprise

Iseq closes 0.8 per cent higher with Applegreen and Ryanair among main gainers

By Joe BrennanWed Apr 17 2019 - 19:18

Central Bank says Irish banks need ‘systemic risk buffer’ against shocks

Philip Lane has written to Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe seeking extra powers to safeguard the financial system

By Barry O'HalloranTue Apr 16 2019 - 20:25

Central Bank raises concerns over proposed legislation on loan sales

Central Bank official says Sinn Féin Bill would not offer borrowers additional consumer protections

By Gordon DeeganTue Apr 16 2019 - 05:37

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