Paschal Donohoe must use PTSB sale to find owner with vision – not just a red pen
Government and consumers need a buyer that can turn Ireland’s third bank into a real competitor for AIB and Bank of Ireland
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State exits AIB fully by selling back stock warrants to bank for €390m
Deal brings total the State has recovered from bank’s crisis-era bailout to almost €20.2bn – leaving a shortfall of over €600m
PTSB sale prompts fears new owner will cut branches and jobs
The bank has 3,360 staff and 98 branches
PTSB props up Irish stock market after putting itself up for sale
European shares see third session of decline
Interest rates have hit the floor. Here are the vital lessons for borrowers
The ECB is holding rates steady, though borrowers will hope the sale of PTSB introduces new competition to the Irish mortgage market
Global markets edge higher as investors eye Fed
Ryanair sees stock slide 1.3% at close of business in Dublin with more than 58 million shares traded
When does a bigger cleanup bill than the one for trackers count as good news for a bank?
With its UK motor finance provision, Bank of Ireland shows it has learned from tracker scandal here
AIB reduces some mortgage rates by 0.65%
Bank says the reductions could benefit more than 10,000 people each month
Workers unlikely to be the winners as new norm on working from home takes shape
Friction being caused by return to the office mandates
Financial Services Union opens ballot on AIB hybrid working regime
Lender informed staff of its plans in July
Global markets climb as results season reaches full steam
Food giant Kerry Group saw ‘some buy activity’ in Dublin as it finished the day up 0.8%
What did Catherine Connolly actually say about the banks?
Fine Gael has accused her of ‘hypocrisy’ for representing the lenders while a barrister
Shares rally as US regional bank fears recede
Apple jumps to first record of 2025 amid growing optimism about iPhone demand
You can ‘bank’ on hybrid working continuing to be contentious
Bank of Ireland opening four new hybrid hubs even as talks continue at WRC over return to office mandate
European banks slide as US lenders see credit issues
Two US banks said they were victims of fraud on loans to funds that invest in distressed commercial mortgages
Global markets fall sharply on fresh US-China trade tensions
Mostly red on the index at close of business in Dublin, but Ryanair was the standout performer on the day as it finished up 0.4%
How house-buyers can borrow more than four times their income
Borrowing power can be boosted in various ways, including pitching for an exception and using Child Benefit
More than 4,100 people avail of First Home Scheme to buy a home
Scheme is aimed at bridging the mortgage and deposit finance gap for first-time buyers
Ploughing, Ryder Cup and Electric Picnic lead to consumer spending surge
Spending in September jumped 10% on a year earlier, according to AIB card data
French political turmoil drags down European stocks
US shares surge, propelled by AMD’s mega deal with OpenAI
Tourism business dips in September, lagging wider services sector
Activity levels have now declined for seven successive months, AIB says in latest services index repor
Households and businesses face new bank payments security check
Users urged to check correct name is on bank accounts for transferring money
Markets cautious as US government shutdown enters second day
Ryanair was flat despite a planning decision that raised hopes airlines could add up to 5,000 more flights at Dublin Airport
Stockbroker Goodbody back in profit and Dublin Airport passenger charges
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Demand for exports declines for second month running, say Irish manufacturers
Subdued customer demand, global trade uncertainty and Donald Trump’s tariffs among factors
Goodbody Stockbrokers returns to profit as fee income jumps
AIB injected €50 million of fresh capital into Goodbody at end-2024 ‘to support future growth’
Global markets inch higher despite fears of US government shutdown
Euronext Dublin finished the day up 1.6% off the back of a strong performance from budget airline Ryanair and the banks
Stocks extend September rally despite fears of US government shutdown
Potentially turbulent week lies ahead with slew of central bankers to speak
Energia sale nears endgame as final bids called for Monday
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Cerberus among bidders for portfolio of AIB problem loans totalling €500m
Mortgages in default and debt from Covid pandemic among borrowings set to be sold at steep discount
Global markets fall as hopes for further rate cuts fade
Kingspan gave up 0.4% following big gains on Wednesday
Global shares flat as US indices hover near records
European airline shares take hit after cyber attack
Move to enable people to block debit-cards to cut off access to online gambling welcomed
99% of modern day gambling funded via debit cards
Bank of Ireland hires AIB banker Carol Meehan for senior retail unit role
Carol Meehan was a commercial director in AIB’s homes unit
Fed rate cut propels global shares to record highs
Iseq index dips amid decline in Ryanair’s share price
Núa Money to refinance €300m of mortgages in bond market
Value of loans refinanced by State’s newest mortgage lender equate to 2.2% of €13.5bn mortgage lending in Irish market in year to June
Stocks dip as markets await interest rate decisions
US Federal Reserve begins two-day monetary policy meeting on Wednesday
Finance union to ballot AIB members on hybrid working plans
Union has called new hybrid working rules ‘regressive’
Irish private equity firm Erisbeg raises €175m for second SME fund
AIB has again invested in the group’s fund, along with Bank of Ireland and the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund
Student let scammers use his bank account to launder ‘smishing’ proceeds
Court hears Darragh Sutcliffe (21) has offered to speak at local schools on dangers of online fraud
Healthcare holds back markets after week of solid gains
US tracking higher on expectations of rate cut as Europe adjusts to likelihood of no further moves from ECB in the short term
Global markets rise as inflation data spurs hope Fed will cut interest rates
Hotels group Dalata was up almost 1% in Dublin after a vote to approve its takeover was passed at an extraordinary general meeting
Can the ‘Irish Revolut’ Zippay beat the original at its own game?
Revolut took off in Ireland because it understood that money is a deeply social medium and it infiltrated those moments in our lives – the Friday night round, a gift for the teacher
Global shares edge higher as hopes rise for Fed rate cut
Ryanair sank 2% in Dublin as airline investors were unsettled by events in the Middle East as well as Russia’s drone incursion in Poland
Irish banks in a deathmatch with Revolut
Revolut would seem to have all the advantages in terms of penetration, technology platforms, business culture and branding
How much do you need to save to send your child to college in Ireland?
Parents of children studying away from home are spending up to €58,000 over a four-year degree
Will Irish banks’ Zippay see off Revolut assault?
Main Irish lenders face increasing competition from neobanks
Construction industry activity falls across all areas for first time in 18 months
‘Further loss of momentum’ particularly sensitive in housing sector as Government looks to deliver on ambitious housing targets
Ireland’s future depends on collective ambition and bold vision on infrastructure
State needs to look ahead with resolve to address the crises that could undermine us, not back with nostalgia
Irish banks to take on Revolut with new instant mobile payments plan
A previous instant payments project was abandoned by Irish banks two years ago
Ibec appoints AIB chief executive Colin Hunt as president
Mr Hunt takes over from Meta Ireland head Anne O’Leary
Warmer, healthier and more cost effective homes: new online tool calculates solar PV cost
AIB’s new online calculator provides recommendations, estimates payback period and offers information on SEAI grants to start your solar PV journey
Irish services firms cutting jobs at fastest rate since late 2020
Ireland’s services sector underperformed the euro zone in the past month
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