Brian Hayes

Irish banker pay cap poses ‘systemic risk’ for sector, lobby chief warns

Retention of talent cited as key issue as overseas lenders and fintech disrupt market

Hospitality sector faces ‘rocky road to recovery’, SME report finds

End of State pandemic supports this month coincides with inflationary pressures

Strong demand drives mortgage activity

Banking and Payments Federation Ireland figures indicate rise in number and value of mortgages in February

Contactless payments surge as use of cheques hits new low

Figures show more than half of all card payments were contactless last year

Big ticket items back on agenda as personal loans soar

Report from banking group shows volume and value of borrowings in the last quarter

Miriam Lord: Who will commemorate the Partition of Clifden in 2120?

In 100 years, there could be deep divisions around marking the centenary of Golfgate

Mortgage drawdowns hit €10.5bn last year – highest level since financial crash

Overall, 2021 had highest volumes since 2009 and the highest values since 2008

Fees charged on employee bonus ‘gift vouchers’ leave a sour taste

One4All caught in a storm for charging €1.45 a month on unused balances after a year

Bosses can force workers to return to work if contracts oblige, says Tánaiste

Varadkar believes phased return from Monday will be agreed in a ‘very sensible way’

St Finbarrs do it the hard way after nearly surrendering half-time lead

Intervention from Cork veteran Shields proves to be crucial to take Munster crown

Irish mortgage approvals drop almost 5% in November

Value of loans rises marginally despite drop in number of approvals

What happens when the bank of mum and dad runs dry?

Inter-generational wealth transfers are now only happening for the wealthy

First-time buyers need deposits of €52,500 as house prices rise

Report says higher property values are driving deposit amounts

Mortgage approvals fall in October

Value of home loans was just under €1.2bn, down 5% on last year

Sinn Féin delegates gather in Dublin believing their day has come

Party spokespeople presenting themselves as ministers-in-waiting, ready for power

Victims conned out of €15.6m in scams in 2020 - FraudSmart

Two-thirds of consumers report being targeted by impersonation scams during Covid pandemic

Construction revival may mean up to 27,000 homes built next year

Fresh data highlight increased supply and a shift away from capital city to other regions

Value of mortgage approvals hits record €1.28bn in July

First-time buyers accounted for 55% of the mortgages approved in that month

Record 2.4m contactless payments made per day in June

Banking and Payments Federation Ireland figures detail strong pick-up in consumer spending

More than 700 ‘money mule’ transactions in first half of year, says FraudSmart

Criminals ‘seeking to capitalise’ on difficult times for 18- to 24-year-old victims – BPFI

Ciarán Murphy: League of Ireland clubs denied fair share of television coverage

Exploits of Bohs, Dundalk and Rovers in Europe ignored while GAA fans bask in coverage

Saldier gives Patrick Mullins Galway Hurdle hat-trick

The father-son team were also on the mark with M C Muldoon in the novice hurdle

Stratum gets another chance to show his potential in Day 5 feature

Quick jumping conditions in Handicap Hurdle may suit high class performer on the flat

Plan to strengthen lobbying law ‘the right thing to do’, says Hayes

Changes follow switch made by Michael D’Arcy last year

Number of contactless payments soars in May to 67.2 million

Over €1bn worth of such payments recorded during the month

Sharp increase in mortgage approvals last month

Lending has been normalised after drop-offs during pandemic– BPFI data

Housing shortfall likely until end-2024, warns banking group

Banking and Payments Federation says rising input prices could aggravate affordability

Aylien takes top prize at financial services innovation awards

Other winners include Revolut, Hanover Re Ireland, Fund Recs and Mail Metrics

Mortgage approvals strong in April as first-time buyers drive market

Approvals reach record despite ongoing pandemic

Contactless payments continue to soar as cash is shunned

Covid crisis sees use of ATMs and cheques falling as in-store payments go contactless

Mortgage market buoyant as drawdowns and approvals rise

New figures suggest more than 9,000 mortgage drawdowns in first quarter of 2021

State-backed domestic tourism incentives could unlock €6bn for economy – BPFI

Report finds accommodation, food-services sector accounts for fifth of income employment supports

KBC exit ‘raises fundamental questions’ for Irish banking

Industry group chief says regulatory environment driving banks away from Ireland

Over €26m spent per day in February in contactless payments

New figures show €733 million in contactless payments made over the whole month

Townend in race against time to take Burrows Saint ride for Aintree Grand National

Jockey to undergo further scans this week on foot injury

The barracks: John McGahern Garda station to reopen as museum

The Cootehall barracks where he slept as a boy is now a vibrant community facility

Shoppers warned to be on ‘high alert’ as online payment fraud rises 21%

Fraudulent payments on cards exceeded €12m in first half of 2020, says BPFI

First-time buyers now account for over half of mortgage approvals

New figures show pick-up in mortgage activity

Sharp decline in investors using buy-to-let mortgages to fund investments

First time buyers accounted for about 53% of mortgage drawdowns by value last year - BPFI

Pandemic blues: Is the worst yet to come financially?

Households are in good financial shape but businesses face challenges when State supports end

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