Francesca McDonagh

From Amazon to zero Covid: an A-Z of financial markets in 2022

The year was dominated by rollercoaster news stories such as Elon Musk’s turbulent takeover of Twitter, the downfall of Elizabeth Holmes and the numerous cryptocurrency scandals

Thu Dec 29 2022 - 13:41

Bank of Ireland confirms Myles O’Grady appointment as CEO

Appointment comes months after former CFO left the bank for wholesaler Musgrave

Mon Nov 14 2022 - 07:23

Credit Suisse takes drastic steps to stem losses with €4.1bn capital raise

Plan will see a carve-out of the investment bank and thousands of job cuts in effort to restore credibility

Thu Oct 27 2022 - 10:05

Francesca McDonagh endures baptism of fire as Reddit army target Credit Suisse

the real restructuring that’s ahead of Credit Suisse – at a time when financial markets are volatile – will be difficult.

Fri Oct 07 2022 - 17:01

Bank of Ireland confirms Gavin Kelly as interim CEO

Lender is 'making good progress' on appointing permanent successor to Francesca McDonagh

Wed Aug 31 2022 - 07:31

Bank of Ireland’s Francesca McDonagh appointed COO of Credit Suisse

McDonagh, previously announced as CEO of the EMEA region, will support Ulrich Koerner who is the new chief executive

Mon Aug 22 2022 - 07:10

Bank of Ireland chief Francesca McDonagh leaves unfinished business for successor

British banker overhauled the culture of Ireland’s largest bank and leaves company on the cusp of a key profitability target

Fri Aug 05 2022 - 05:29

Bank of Ireland’s interim CEO, Digicel’s bonds, and tax breaks for landlords

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Tue Jun 21 2022 - 06:29

Bank of Ireland expected to name Gavin Kelly as interim chief executive as strategy refresh drifts

Francesca McDonagh will step down in September after five years in the role

Tue Jun 21 2022 - 05:40

State’s Bank of Ireland stake falls below key 3% level

Government has been selling down shareholding in bank from a level of just below 14% about a year ago

Wed Jun 08 2022 - 16:03

Bank of Ireland chair wants pay restrictions lifted to create ‘level playing field’

Patrick Kennedy tells shareholders at AGM that caps should be replaced by European Banking Authority guidelines on remuneration

Thu May 26 2022 - 13:26

Competition watchdog clears sale of KBC loans to Bank of Ireland

Conditions of sale include making €1bn of funding available to non-bank lenders

Tue May 24 2022 - 08:17

Living wage proposals to be brought to Government before summer break

Open Doors Initiative launches new employment hub for migrants and employers

Wed May 18 2022 - 13:33

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

Iseq lags slightly as European markets recover following Monday’s battering

Bargain-hunters enter market after sell-off on economic worries

Tue May 10 2022 - 18:38

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

Strong corporate earnings see European markets end April on high note

US shares fall on inflation worries

Fri Apr 29 2022 - 19:46

Bank of Ireland CEO departure a reminder of pay cap limitations

Cantillon: Francesca McDonagh joins Credit Suisse as bankers look to change pay rules

Thu Apr 28 2022 - 05:55

European shares rise as mining and oil stocks lead gains

Bank of Ireland, Deutsche Bank and Spotify among the fallers

Wed Apr 27 2022 - 18:58

Credit Suisse overhauls crisis-hit top executive team

Move comes as Swiss lender reports dramatic fall in revenue in first quarter of the year

Wed Apr 27 2022 - 12:41