ECB set to hike interest rates today, and again in September
European Central Bank looks to tamp down inflation fears
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ATM stolen in overnight front-loader raid on Bank of Ireland branch in Cork
Gardaí examine CCTV after thieves remove cash machine from Little Island premise
European shares dip as investors fret about Middle East risks
Iseq rises but banking stocks out of sorts
European stocks end day in subdued mood as Wall Street stages tech-led rebound
Oil prices retreat over pause in attacks between Iran and Israel
Spending on florists and landscapers surged as sun shone last month, data shows
Bank of Ireland card spending data for May showed a 3.6% overall decline in consumer expenditure overall compared to May last year
Bank of Ireland has warned customers of spike in text scams. Here’s what to look out for
Fraudsters posing as bank staff use fake transaction alerts to trick victims into transferring money
Will I actually make money through Ireland’s new savings scheme for ‘squeezed middle’?
The planned savings scheme has been much heralded but numerous details are still unclear
Brave new world of remote working in rural areas yet to materialise
There has not been a widespread migration out of Dublin and other urban centres, Trinity Business School research suggests
AIB mops up almost half of shareholders by buying out small legacy holdings
Over 40% of those with fewer than 50 shares in bank after holdings were diluted chose not to sell into odd-lot offer
Ireland’s new savings scheme may have ‘modest’ impact on banks’ income, Goodbody says
Lenders’ investment arms are set to capture a share of money leaving deposit accounts, analyst forecasts
Bank of Ireland odd-lot offer will give locked-in shareholders an exit ... at a cost
Bank says it will announce plans to buy back holdings of 30 shares or fewer at some point over the next 18 months
Markets choppy as investors await Middle East outcome
Euronext Dublin finished up 0.5% after a tumultuous day’s trading full of swings and roundabouts
Irish house prices to increase by ‘more sedate’ 4% in 2026, says Bank of Ireland
New homes drive market as affordability remains ‘stretched’ and second-hand sales continue to decline
Oil rises again as markets digest fresh tension in the Gulf
Euronext Dublin finishes session down 1.2% with most major names in the red
Harris’s savings scheme looks more and more like a sop to Irish finance
Tánaiste insisted this week that the accounts will be available in 2027
European shares rise on technology stocks
Markets optimistic about signs of progress in US-Iran peace talks
Bank of Ireland shareholders vote to delist from London Stock Exchange
Davy ‘cannot charge’ €50 fee and expect people to use new savings scheme, chair says
Pressure on ECB to get digital euro project off the ground
AIB, Bank of Ireland join consortium of EU banks developing euro-denominated stablecoin some say could rival digital euro
Stocks rise as crude prices fall and traders await Nvidia results
Chipmaker’s quarterly earnings are seen as a crucial test of AI demand
AIB, Bank of Ireland join consortium of European banks developing euro-backed stablecoin
Stablecoins are digital assets that are pegged to the value of currencies and other traditional assets
AI hits entry level jobs and tax free money from a home in your garden
Business Today: The best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business desk
European markets start week on positive note
Traders shake off worries about prolonged spike in oil prices – for now
Bank of Ireland staff union accepts ruling that workers must attend office two days a week
FSU says it secured concessions, with requests and appeals on exemptions to be heard independently
Global indexes fall as bond yields rise
Inflation fears increase as traders anticipate Fed interest rate hikes
Warning issued on overcharging scams at Irish pubs and restaurants
Bank of Ireland urges customers to be vigilant when making card payments
The Irish Times Business Person of the Month: Aimee Connolly, CEO of Sculpted by Aimee
Founder’s goal is to establish her company as a top 10 beauty brand globally in the next decade
Technology stocks lift equity indexes around the world
Ryanair drops 1.6% in Dublin even as oil prices dip on reports of ships moving through Strait of Hormuz
Irish households may invest up to €7bn in savings scheme in first year, BPFI says
There is €170bn on deposit in the State
Bank of Ireland ‘discourteous’ to Supreme Court
Chief Justice criticises lender’s failure to disclose loan sale
UK bond yields hit 1998 levels as political crisis deepens
Global Shares indexes fall as US inflation climbs and oil gains for third straight day
Rathwood: ‘domino effect’ led to disarray and thousands of dissatisfied customers
Root causes of home and garden retailer’s problems readily identifiable and can be rectified, says court
Irish banks account for under half of all loans since 2019
However, institutions provide 88% of mortgages
Cars and home improvements drive personal lending to record €2.9bn
Consumers shrug off cost-of-living and trade concerns
Bank of Ireland sees little change in £374m UK motor finance commission charge
Group said it started this year ‘with momentum’ despite geopolitical uncertainty posed by the Middle East conflict
Global markets rise amid barrage of earnings results
AIB closed up 0.8% on the day of its annual general meeting after it said new lending increased by 11% to €3.6bn
From Revolut to Money Jar: What are your options among new digital banking players?
Monzo is the latest online bank to enter the Irish market
Could a bridging loan take the pain out of buying your next home?
Bridging loans are back in the Irish market and can smooth the process of moving home but they come at a significant cost
Lower growth but no recession says Bank of Ireland, and RTE’s new radio jingles
The best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business desk
Energy price rises will squeeze incomes but won’t trigger recession, says Bank of Ireland
Lender slashes growth forecast for the Irish economy as conflict enters third month
World markets fall as Middle East crisis rumbles on
Big loser on muted day in Dublin was budget airline Ryanair, which continued its recent downward turn to finish 1.4% lower
How can Bawag’s PTSB deal benefit Irish customers?
A key factor in the lack of competition in Irish banking has been that the big three only really operate in Ireland
Shares mixed as traders assess fragile US-Iran truce
Iseq down 1% as Ryanair declines on rising oil prices
Global markets dip as optimism over peace talks in the Gulf fades
Euronext Dublin finished down 1%, with Ryanair worst performer as it continues to deal with fallout from oil price rises
Bank of Ireland loses patience with hybrid workers’ lack of flexibility
Threat to staff bonuses, pay and more is an end-game in an arrangement poorly managed by both sides
European shares dip amid Strait of Hormuz tensions
Irish stock exchange slides more than 1%, London’s FTSE 100 down 0.6%
Union to raise concern over Bank of Ireland’s hybrid working crackdown with data watchdog
Bank of Ireland staff told office non-attendance could hit bonuses and pay rises, and swipe-in data will be shared with managers
Global markets end week on positive note over possible Gulf war resolution
Price of oil tumbles to €88 a barrel in afternoon trading
Helping older people protect their money a growing focus as banking moves online
Protection of older and ageing people online is a popular topic among adult children across social media forums
Bawag mulls plan to free up capital in PTSB to ease cost of €1.62bn deal
Austrian bank pledges to maintain PTSB’s headquarters in Dublin as well as a ‘meaningful branch footprint’ for two years
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