Banks’ profit surge on higher rates may mask challenges, Central Bank warns
While the higher interest rate environment has led to improved profitability in recent years, it has not made bank business models any more sustainable, Sharon Donnery said
Sharon Donnery
Central Bank deputy governor Donnery to leave for ECB role
Sharon Donnery to leave Central Bank of Ireland later this year
Central Bank to set up ‘sandbox’ programme for fintechs to test new products
Regulator does not plan to offer firms any derogations or waivers from regulatory requirements
Central Bank deputy governor warns banks against ‘complacency’ as interest rates rise
Central Bank of Ireland’s Sharon Donnery says lenders should be mindful of the economic outlook when they are setting dividends
Central Bank reduces financed emissions to 2.3m tonnes in 2022
Regulator discloses emissions and climate-related impact of its investment holdings as part of new climate disclosure mechanism in euro area
John FitzGerald: Silicon Valley Bank had no excuse for being ‘all in’ on gilts
European banking system appears to be better regulated and prepared for downsides but there could still be hidden problems waiting to emerge
Mortgage measures were not designed to limit house prices, says Donnery
Central Bank deputy governor insists measures have reduced risk of another bubble
Ed Sibley to step down from Central Bank
Deputy governor of prudential regulation will leave in autumn to join private sector
US economist says Covid may have driven many women out of the labour market
Chief executive of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco says many women are constrained because of childcare
‘Unsustainable’ credit won’t deliver viable housing supply – Central Bank
Almost 20,000 mortgages still more than a year in arrears according to Central bank data
Residential zoning on Central Bank land maintained, paving way for possible sale
Regulator receives 4,100 responses to survey about mortgage rules
Irish mortgage lending to top €12bn next year for first time since crash – Davy
Brokerage sees house completions amounting to 29,000 next year
Tackling house-building costs better for economy than easier credit – Central Bank
Bank deputy governor Sharon Donnery warns against relaxation of mortgage rules
Cliff Taylor: Property crunch coming in the autumn
Serious rental squeeze in prospect as workers start to return to offices
Relaxing mortgage rules could fuel another credit bubble, warns top banker
Central Bank to review its lending rules amid calls to loosen strict criteria for borrowers
Central Bank to conduct major review of mortgage rules
Regulator says multi-year review will assess whether measures have achieved their objectives
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‘Move forward’ on instant payments, Central Bank tells banks
Cash must continue to be accepted to avoid financial exclusion, event hears
Central Bank predicts consumers could spend half their €11bn pandemic savings
Deputy governor says younger, less-educated and women workers hardest hit by impact of Covid
House prices could be 9% higher without Central Bank’s lending rules
ESRI study finds strong relationship between mortgage credit and house prices
Borrowers with bigger debts twice as likely to seek payment breaks
Central Bank deputy says mortgage rules have helped banks absorb pandemic shock
Makhlouf secures UK pension on top of €286,800 Central Bank role
Board minutes show Covid-19, cybersecurity and investment strategy were discussed
Banks to keep charging interest on loans subject to Covid-19 payment break
Industry body denies banks misled government over accrual of interest on paused loans
Central Bank’s Sharon Donnery warns about lack of cash for small businesses
Deputy governor says only the initial effects of the Covid-19 shock have been felt so far
Central Bank had 256 staff earning €100,000 or more last year
Total marks rise from 210 in 2018 and 162 a year earlier
Makhlouf overseeing Central Bank’s crisis response from Greek lockdown
Governor had flown to Athens to visit family prior to Greece shutting down
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Makhlouf promises KBC chief Central Bank ‘will continue to be annoying’
Johan Thijs had bemoaned the regulator’s continued focus on the tracker scandal
Commemorative Phil Lynott coin launched by Central Bank
Collectors coin marks 70 years since famous musician’s birth
Banker strikes bum note as regulator warns of return to bad days
Business Week: also in the news were property prices; insurance; and two windfalls
Just one new home for every 12 jobs created in past five years – Central Bank
Sharon Donnery warns of ‘re-emergence of a credit price spiral’
Brexit may have stopped Irish economy from overheating – economist
ESRI’s Kieran McQuinn says uncertainty has cooled consumption and investment
Outrage as Boris Johnson stops Corbyn and Co in their tracks
Business Week: also in the news was trade; economic signposts; Huawei, Apple, and jobs
No-deal Brexit will have ‘severe impact’ on Irish economy, Central Bank says
Acting governor Sharon Donnery warns of need for fiscal prudence in face of growing risks
ECB raised concerns over new Central Bank of Ireland boss
Gabriel Makhlouf’s succession to top post triggered direct contact by Frankfurt officials
Dublin Economics Workshop to feature Robert Watt
Department of Public Expenditure and Reform official to be keynote speaker at forum
Incoming Central Bank Governor to receive salary of €286,790
Gabriel Makhlouf’s salary will be more than than the chair of the Federal Reserve in US
Red faces for Donohoe and Makhlouf over ‘hacking’ report
Would NZ treasury chief have got Central Bank job if controversy blew up before interviews?
Makhlouf embroiled in budget leaks controversy in New Zealand
Having to resign from his treasury post would be embarrassing for Makhlouf, who becomes Central Bank governor in September
Lane confirmed as ECB’s chief economist
Central Bank governor will join the organisation’s executive board at the weekend
Sharon Donnery appointed acting Central Bank governor
She takes the role pending the arrival of incoming governor Gabriel Makhlouf
Government is warned global tax reform could hit corporation tax revenues
Business Week: also in the news were INM, a new Central Bank chief and housing
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
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
Sharon Donnery said to miss out on Central Bank governor role
Government expected to announce appointee imminently
Your business week: Varadkar dangles customs union carrot over Brexiteers
More jobs for Ireland, banking culture and executive pay were also in the spotlight
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
Top Irish ECB official among candidates for Central Bank governor
John Fell among candidates seeking to succeed Philip Lane at regulator
Fortnight for Central Bank governor hopefuls to register interest
Search for Philip Lane’s successor under way after move to European Central Bank confirmed
Philip Lane prepares to take responsibility for avoiding ‘Japanification of Europe’
European Central Bank chief economist in waiting will take up role amid unprecedented uncertainty
Eurogroup ministers back Philip Lane for top job at ECB
Governor of Central Bank to become chief economist
Donohoe commits to ‘comprehensive’ search for Lane successor
Central Bank governor poised to become State’s first representative on ECB board
Brexit exasperation turns to anger in Dublin and Brussels
Business Week: also in the news were the Central Bank; mortgages; and corruption
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