The latest news, analysis, and comment concerning the Central Bank, Ireland’s financial services regulator
Court president finds says breaches of fair procedures ‘enormously serious’ in terms of fund manager’s credibility, reputation, good name and livelihood
Growing failure to put aside excess corporation tax receipts worries policymakers, but message fails to reach its political target audience
Part of the goal of the Central Bank policy is to make it a bit easier for smaller lenders to enter the bridging market
Suggestion that motor insurance sector lacks transparency does not reflect current framework
Thousands of households are trapped in long-term mortgage arrears, and now fuel debt and buy-now-pay-later schemes are affecting many more
The Central Bank has moved to make this kind of finance more accessible, but those availing of it need to read the small print
Cohousing residents would have their own front door but share amenities such as gardens and common rooms
In a world that is increasingly online and automated, the most valuable skills are becoming very human ones
Total assets across the movement have jumped by 55% to €22.5bn but loan-to-asset ratio is still low
Central Bank changes designed to make it easier to buy home before selling current dwelling
Lenders move forward to tap increasing flexibility granted by Central Bank ahead of introduction of new back office regime
Glenveagh boss Stephen Garvey believes the Government has got the policy mix right
Minister for Finance Simon Harris to outline scheme at Central Bank event on Tuesday
Total cost of damage claims jumped by 8% in first six months of 2025 compared to same period in 2024
First-time buyers were approved for 2,316 mortgages, which was 63.5% of the total
It marks the 100th anniversary of the inaugural performance of his play The Plough and the Stars at the Abbey Theatre
Package already announced ‘probably the largest in Europe’, Micheál Martin says
ESRI and Central Bank issue concerning data in wake of fuel price rise
Some 31% of the workforce could be highly exposed to ‘substitution risk’
Sinn Féin says more than 9,000 families being charged interest rates of over 6% by ‘vulture funds’
New Central Bank consumer protection code aims to ensure the needs of customers trump the convenience of the business
Generally, I find malls uninspiring places. And yet I just spent an inspiring week in one
Interest rate for Irish savers also described as ‘appallingly low’, following new Central Bank data
The controversy in 1926 was a reminder that holding a mirror to your country can generate as much condemnation as gratitude
Banking industry quick to report the demise of cash but people are still taking around €235m a week out of ATMs around the State
BPFI says the institutions ‘are fully committed to providing the relevant ATM and cash service point services as soon as possible’
But before we get too excited about these changes, there are some exemptions to the rules
More targeted approaches needed to help domestic economy
Consider Government incentives, mortgage rates and cashback options
The average mortgage rate in December was 3.5%, down from 3.8% a year earlier, Central Bank data shows
Tariff impact coinciding with marked fall-off in inflation
Gabriel Makhlouf declines to make clear whether he is seeking second term as governor
State’s national debt stood at €232.1 billion at the end of 2025, Central Bank figures indicate
Lending to households increased by €5.5bn, or 5.2 per cent, last year, new data from the Central Bank shows
Almost 20,000 more people are out of work last month compared with December 2024
Regulator described APRs of 152.3% as ‘typical’ in the sector even after new rules
PTSB sale process is known to have attracted Bawag and private equity firms
Coinbase Europe now has seven days to pay after a settlement was negotiated last November
Data show Government deficit was €200m in the quarter, down from a surplus of €2.4bn in the previous quarter
Irish regulator is ‘recognised across Europe for supervisory standards’, company says
The Medium Term Fiscal and Structural Plan will promise to cut the growth in day-to-day spending of recent years
As the year comes to an end, many putative home buyers may be wondering should they stick or twist
Decline in arrears has been helped by strength of economy despite threat of global shocks
Strung-out Joyceans will use any excuse for a hit
The notion that investing is exclusive means those who need their money to work hardest are the least likely to benefit from it
Central Bank is required to prepare guidelines setting out how it will address problem
Industry must do more to ensure products are clearly understood if a wider pool of investors is to be attracted
Greenman Fund has activated ‘redemption gate’ after spike in redemption requests during third quarter
Deputies and Senators raise concerns about customer service in neobanks which failed to attend meeting despite being invited
Central Bank said the Halloween effect, with spending on costume hire, was a factor in strong increase in spending on clothing
Revolut, Bunq, N26 and Monzo invited to discuss regulatory oversight of fast-growing so-called neobanks in Irish market
There has been a 43% reduction in lending in real money terms since 2020 despite of a 51% increase in the median cost of a house
Just 44% of adults hold any investments, according to BPFI – although more than three-quarters have savings accounts
Regulator’s report highlights Irish exposure to possible market downturn
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
