Why are the chief executives of Ireland’s big banks so coy about their strong growth?
Digital challengers are making inroads, while credit unions are expanding their mortgage books
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Energy shares fall on Strait of Hormuz signals as European banking proves to be safe bet
Irish stock market was boosted by strong results from Ryanair on Monday
Here’s a Halloween horror story: A 97-year-old woman who owes Bank of Ireland €455,000
She took out the Bank of Ireland loan in 2003, the year Ireland was entering peak madness
Heavyweight tech stocks plummet as AI cash burn spooks investors
European technology shares posted their worst day since July
Bank of Ireland raises 2026 income and capital guidance after strong growth
Chief executive Myles O’Grady says bank has raised net interest income forecast above €3.5bn after loans grow €3.6bn in the first nine months of the year.
Tired pilots fear retribution and the €130,000 loan that became a €455,000 debt
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A 97-year-old woman faces €455,000 payment to Bank of Ireland over life loan taken out in 2003
How did a pensioner borrow €130,000 only to leave €100,000 of it on deposit losing money for 25 years?
AI boom and simmering oil prices boost global stocks, but Brazil election knocks some back
Shares traded in Dublin began the week on a steady upward trajectory
The Irish Times Business Person of the Month: Donal Murphy, CEO DCC Energy
Murphy secured shareholder approval for DCC’s sale to two US private equity firms
Paddy McKillen’s Clarendon refinances London retail properties with private lender
Bank of Ireland debt has been refinanced under a new €17m facility with Hilco Real Estate Finance
Bank of Ireland and PTSB raise interest rates on products for first time since June ECB hike
Changes, which are effective from today, follow recent moves by non-banking lenders
Bank of Ireland ‘accelerating’ AI’s role in fraud detection and financial guidance
Bank says generative artificial intelligence tool has identified €55m in potential tax refunds to customers since April launch
Revolut’s outage was a warning to us all
High-profile incidents highlight Europe’s precarious position when it comes to who controls tech infrastructure
Millions affected by Revolut disruption linked to Google Cloud outage
Fintech says data and customer money remain safe
France unrest pushes European shares down despite tech rebound
Irish market begins week in red amid weakness in banking and some construction stocks
European shares notch up strong week as earnings cushion tech sell-off
Irish index of shares ends week on positive note
Global stocks edge lower as AI and rate fears hit tech
Investors unnerved by valuations of firms in artificial intelligence sector
How to downsize in Ireland: Plan early, sell first, be flexible
Despite the challenges, if you plan early and make yourself familiar with the market, the move is very doable
Irish house price inflation slows as affordability constraints bite
Asking price inflation softens to 3.9%, according to property website MyHome
European stocks rise with banks proving a safe bet
Stocks in Ireland’s Iseq All-Share index largely began the week on a positive note
AIB chief Colin Hunt eyes shares worth 100% of salary as bank expected to raise targets
Bank set up new share awards plan to get around continuing limit on bonuses
Global shares fall as oil tops $105 amid fresh tanker attacks by Iran
Ryanair falls as Michael O’Leary warns that ‘insanely higher’ jet fuel prices could last until 2028
Bank of Ireland contains losses on US leveraged finance loans with insurance deals
Specialist institutional investors took on credit risk for millions of euro of potential losses on loans
European stocks fall as Wall Street retreats from record highs
Shares in Kenmare Resources continued to rise on Wednesday following confirmation of a bid approach
Bank of Ireland invests €10m in ‘tech-for-good’ fund
Bank says investment is aligned with its wider sustainability ambitions
Who owns Galway’s Eyre Square? The billionaires, hoteliers and publicans running the central plaza
A property-by-property examination reveals the square’s diverse cast of investors, families and public bodies
Shares tumble as government bond rout deepens on rising oil prices
French shares drop after budget cuts announced
European shares mark first monthly loss in six months
Oil was up nearly 14% for the month, and set for its biggest climb since July
Still paying bank fees? It may be time to switch
Neobanks offer fee-free banking and budget-friendly features but access to cash or deposits can be tricky
Stocks steady despite no sign of Iran peace deal
Ires Reit jumps by more than 20% after takeover approach revealed
Why it pays to go green for lower costs when buying a new home
New-home buyers can lock in to lower rates due to higher energy efficiency
European stocks drop as global bond sell-off continues
Stoxx Europe 600 index drops 0.5 per as Iseq also retreats
Davy UK swings into profit as staff costs fall amid lay-offs
Broker’s UK arm laid off 10 staff in London
Ireland’s top 10 companies: Which firms are generating the most revenue?
Pharma company Eli Lilly makes the top 10 for the first time, while CRH ranks as the largest indigenous company
European shares fall as oil prices and interest rate expectations climb
Traders react to ongoing tensions in Middle East
Shares advance as falling oil prices relieve pressure
Tech-heavy Nasdaq hovers near all-time highs amid AI optimism
Markets end turbulent week on a down note as global shares tumble
US bond yields rise following interest rate hike, with central banks scrambling to quell inflation
Global stocks rally after first US interest rate hike since 2023
Glanbia drags on Iseq index after Bank of America issues underperform rating
European shares rise as oil pauses in advance of Fed rate decision
Iseq closes day in positive territory with airline stocks buoyant
European stocks edge upwards as oil prices come down from highest levels since May
Irish stock market ends week in positive territory, buoyed by gains in banking and travel stocks
Michael O’Flynn wins challenge to ex business partner’s personal insolvency arrangement
John O’Driscoll ‘unequivocally not insolvent’ at relevant time, High Court rules
Shares slide amid oil price surge and ECB rates hike
ICG shares jump 6.7% after shareholders narrowly back €1.2bn buyout plan
Global stocks decline as investor confidence shook by war and luxury brands downgrade
Iseq retreats as banks have poor day
Should we expect more interest in attempted fraud from our banks?
Readers express frustration in cases where they have tried to have bank scam calls properly investigated
European shares close flat as oil price rises stoke inflation worries
Irish index retreats as heavyweights decline
Stocks steady as US Fed governor gives optimistic inflation take
Nvidia advances after announcing $13bn deal for AI platform
Wealth management shake-up continues as more senior figures exit Davy and Unio
Long-term players have faced increased competition from private equity-backed Kestrel Capital and new entrants such as Fordel
Oil shares remain steady as Gulf conflict appears to cool
Iseq in the green as London and European markets retreat
Reader’s attempts to foil fraudsters hit weird banking roadblock
Customer was ‘floored’ by bank’s policy when she tried to protect her account
Will putting our savings in Raisin create issues for executor down the line?
Wake-up call for the traditional Irish banks as even elderly customers eye up more attractive interest rates elsewhere
‘It was very upsetting’: India Day returns a year after being cancelled due to attacks
Ireland India Council says vast majority of hostile phone calls it received before 2025 event was postponed originated from the US
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