Online spending surged 41% in 2021, PayPal study finds
Consumers keep veering towards web purchases with average spend of €503 last year
Consumers keep veering towards web purchases with average spend of €503 last year
New draft laws are final piece in tougher Basel III banking capital requirements
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Oireachtas finance committee hears advantages of ‘variable remuneration’
Lobby group report says Irish banking sector is at an ‘inflection point’
The digital-focused company is led by a number of financial industry executives
Colin Hunt sees difference between Irish and EU mortgage rates narrowing over time
Proposed scheme is latest to address demand when core issues remain on supply side
Highest number of grievances from residents looking to be transferred to another centre
Investment funds may use Covid-related breaches of covenant to take control of assets
Survey shows significant number of businesses have not made plans for new customs
First homes under scheme to be available for purchase next year, says Minister
Budget 2021: Sector needs a range of supports to recover from pandemic hit, says Paschal Donohoe
The housing crisis will be worse post-Covid-19 unless action is taken
European Banking Authority says banks should return to offering relief on a ‘case-by-case’ basis
Interview: Central Bank of Ireland governor ‘particularly worried’ about mental wellbeing
Mortgages with past issues more likely to take payment holiday
Covid-19 crisis sees transactions shift online and lenders rein in costs
Lenders on track for €525m in combined losses when they report Covid-hit first-half performance
No-one wants a return to the loose lending of the past but a little understanding of the stresses being experienced by customers who simply want to put a roof over their head wouldn’t go amiss either
Central Bank expects lenders will need to provide ‘significantly more’ than €500m
Total of 140,000 mortgage, personal and business loans now paused temporarily
First-quarter trading statements come against backdrop of unprecedented uncertainties
Joe Brennan: Banks must be honest with themselves about what loans are unsustainable, make specific provisions and cut restructuring deals
Central Bank says borrowers may be still under pressure at end of six-month hiatus
Banking and Payments Federation Ireland urges plan to aid economic recovery from pandemic
Leading Irish wealth manager to sponsor Inside Business as part of three-year partnership
Financial bodies are still expected to meet ‘statutory obligations’ despite the respite
Many will be jobless and at risk of home-loan default after fog of Covid-19 clears
Bankers’ lobby in talks with Central Bank about longer payment breaks
Some over 70s forced to entrust relatives or close contact with finances due to restrictions
Pat Farrell is putting lobbying skills to use representing institutional property investors
Caveat: Irish commerce will accommodate whatever new political reality emerges
Mary Lou in government would be a stroll in the park compared to the crash fallout
‘Manifestos are one thing, but programmes for government are a different animal’
Tracker scandal rumbles on as domestic banks move to sell off problem mortgage portfolios
We must build homes in tall blocks – not semi-detached and standalone dwellings
Comments will be ‘upsetting to the families who lost their homes’ says Paschal Donohoe
Garda, banks and students’ union issue advice to avoid falling victim to fraud
Pay restrictions on AIB, BoI and PTSB could be lifted if tests are met, says Brian Hayes
Report by consultants recommending changes given to Minister a month ago
Central Bank’s final report reveals huge impact of the issue on families who lost their homes
New BPFI chief wants banks to speak out on housing and the economy
Business This Week: EU economic figures, Government’s spending priorities
Deterring of ATM robberies should be possible says FF as they call for more resources in Border areas
Firm is behind NadiFin accelerator, which takes place in Dublin and Luxembourg
Business Week: Big news for several Irish businessmen; mortgage woes; and housing
Banking & Payments Federation says new Bill could put potential market entrants off
Prices in capital rose 5.8% in year to September, elsewhere they grew 10.8% on average
Bill would prevent Irish banks from selling mortgages without the borrower’s consent
Although new houses are being built and prices are softening, thsre’s a long way to go before there are enough homes to meet demand
Lack of evictions forces banks to pass on costs to performing loans, consumer advocate says
Bank is ranked 496th, having received no marks for culture, customer focus and investment in staff
Post-Brexit diversification into foreign markets plus National Women’s Enterprise Day is marked
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices