The Irish Times

First-time buyers need incomes of almost €80,000, banking body says

New report highlights steep income metrics required to purchase a home in Republic

Tue May 24 2022 - 05:37

Central bank says more ‘joined-up planning’ needed on bank exits

BPFI has hosted three virtual meetings with direct debit originators in recent months

Tue May 17 2022 - 16:43

Government seeks public views on banker pay caps

Department of Finance launches consultation paper on banks amid sector assessment

Mon May 16 2022 - 13:34

Personal loans surge as life returns to normal for consumers

New data indicates increased spending on home improvements, education and cars

Wed May 11 2022 - 05:53

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

Wed May 04 2022 - 17:16

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

End of State pandemic supports this month coincides with inflationary pressures

Wed Apr 06 2022 - 05:01

Strong demand drives mortgage activity

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

Tue Mar 29 2022 - 05:39

Contactless payments surge as use of cheques hits new low

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

Thu Feb 17 2022 - 05:50

Big ticket items back on agenda as personal loans soar

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

Wed Feb 09 2022 - 05:39

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

Sat Feb 05 2022 - 05:00

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

Wed Jan 26 2022 - 05:04

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

Sat Jan 22 2022 - 05:55

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’

Fri Jan 21 2022 - 20:49

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

Sun Jan 16 2022 - 18:33

Irish mortgage approvals drop almost 5% in November

Value of loans rises marginally despite drop in number of approvals

Wed Jan 12 2022 - 05:22

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

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

Sat Dec 11 2021 - 01:00

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

Report says higher property values are driving deposit amounts

Tue Dec 07 2021 - 00:01

Mortgage approvals fall in October

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

Tue Nov 30 2021 - 04:15

Sinn Féin delegates gather in Dublin believing their day has come

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

Sat Oct 30 2021 - 01:00

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

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

Thu Oct 07 2021 - 05:10

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

Thu Sept 02 2021 - 05:27

Value of mortgage approvals hits record €1.28bn in July

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

Fri Aug 27 2021 - 04:56

Record 2.4m contactless payments made per day in June

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

Thu Aug 12 2021 - 04:50

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

Fri Aug 06 2021 - 04:55

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

Thu Aug 05 2021 - 06:00

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

Thu Jul 29 2021 - 20:54

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

Thu Jul 29 2021 - 16:15

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

Changes follow switch made by Michael D’Arcy last year

Tue Jul 13 2021 - 20:40

Number of contactless payments soars in May to 67.2 million

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

Wed Jul 07 2021 - 05:16

Sharp increase in mortgage approvals last month

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

Tue Jun 29 2021 - 08:31

Housing shortfall likely until end-2024, warns banking group

Banking and Payments Federation says rising input prices could aggravate affordability

Thu Jun 10 2021 - 05:00

Aylien takes top prize at financial services innovation awards

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

Thu Jun 03 2021 - 18:00

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

Approvals reach record despite ongoing pandemic

Tue Jun 01 2021 - 08:31

Contactless payments continue to soar as cash is shunned

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

Wed May 26 2021 - 05:36