Cork-based Healthcare 21 sold to Swedish group in €245m deal
- Health & Pharma
- April 14, 2021, 05:20
Sale of medical equipment supplier triggers payday for founder and top managers
Irish private equity firm Erisbeg raises €75m to target SMEs
- Financial Services
- April 14, 2021, 05:20
Investment fund co-founded by Alan Kerr expected to ultimately reach €100m
Arizona firm to buy Irish subprime loans at 75% discount
- Financial Services
- April 14, 2021, 05:05
Goldman Sachs is selling the portfolio of mortgages in arrears to Balbec Capital
Bank of Ireland appoints Tony Morley as group treasurer
- Financial Services
- April 5, 2021, 06:05
Morley has held number of senior roles since rejoining the bank in 2013 from BDO Ireland
Dublin-based Depha bank posted €79.4m loss before sale deal
- Financial Services
- April 5, 2021, 06:00
German state bad bank sold business to Bawag, which will continue the orderly winding down of the business
How Dublin quietly became dumping ground for some of Europe’s riskiest corporate loans
- Financial Services
- April 2, 2021, 13:00
Level of CLO assets in Ireland is now 10 times what it was six years ago
Lawyers, bankers and accountants shared €400m in fees from SPVs in 2020
- Financial Services
- April 2, 2021, 06:39
Irish-resident special purpose vehicles held almost €896bn of assets as of last December
Goodbody Stockbrokers swung into €1.8m pretax loss in 2019
- Financial Services
- April 2, 2021, 06:19
Roy Barrett’s company loan also fell from €80,000 to €18,880, latest accounts show
Ires hires finance chief from O’Brien’s Island Capital
- Commercial Property
- April 1, 2021, 16:01
Group also signals likely movement of property management in house
AIB plans to speed up reduction of 71% taxpayer stake
- Financial Services
- April 1, 2021, 15:56
State-controlled lender intends to buy back up to almost 5% of company
Goldman Sachs to sell Irish non-performing loans attached to 1,000 properties
- Financial Services
- April 1, 2021, 05:45
Banking giant taking advantage of window in market ahead of other loan sales
Moody’s says pace of vaccine rollout a key risk for Irish economy
- Economy
- March 31, 2021, 15:17
Ratings agency claims Ireland will continue to outperform its euro area peers due to its multinational sector and demographics
Credit Suisse’s Dublin branch avoids Archegos fallout
- Financial Services
- March 31, 2021, 11:45
Dublin unit did not provide services to imploding US hedge fund
Central Bank closely monitoring Credit Suisse’s Archegos shock
- Financial Services
- March 31, 2021, 06:10
Credit Suisse told shareholders on Monday they are facing ‘significant losses’
PTSB may take on 20 Ulster Bank branches, analyst says
- Financial Services
- March 30, 2021, 14:58
Large portion of its personal deposits could be acquired by 75% State-owned lender
Smurfit Kappa plans CEO bonus boost as pay soars to €5.26m
- Manufacturing
- March 30, 2021, 10:54
Review of maximum potential awards follows 12% share price rise last year
Close to half of former PTSB buy-to-let portfolio still in negative equity
- Financial Services
- March 30, 2021, 05:55
Prospectus for €300m securitisation deal revealed loans exceeding value of property
Davy buyer will have public trust at its heart, Bernard Byrne promises
- Financial Services
- March 29, 2021, 16:34
Interim chief reassures clients as stockbroker put on sale following bond trade scandal
Davy chief hires former AIB colleague to help rebuild trust
- Financial Services
- March 29, 2021, 05:01
Former AIB customer care chief to take key role in handling Davy customer grievances
Bank of Ireland paid three executives over €1m each in 2020
- Financial Services
- March 27, 2021, 05:00
Two of the three pushed above €1m threshold by payments on exit
Goodbody, its suitor AIB and Ireland Inc need Davy to find good home
- Financial Services
- March 26, 2021, 15:48
Market Beat:
Ulster Bank fine brings total tracker penalties against lenders to €82m
- Financial Services
- March 26, 2021, 05:15
Total for all lenders set to rise as Central Bank investigations into scandal continue
Ulster Bank faced court order in tracker investigation before €38m fine
- Financial Services
- March 26, 2021, 01:17
Regulator found lender devised ‘deliberate strategies’ to overcharge customers
Ulster Bank fined record €37.8m for ‘deliberate’ tracker overcharging
- Financial Services
- March 25, 2021, 12:00
Borrowers lost 43 properties as result of bank’s strategies
Core Industrial assets top €100m ahead of planned sale
- Commercial Property
- March 25, 2021, 05:39
Company says that industrial real estate ‘held its value’ during Covid-19 pandemic
State’s PTSB stake could fall to 29% if market backs Ulster Bank deal, report says
- Financial Services
- March 25, 2021, 05:37
Deutsche Bank analysis shows possible route forward for purchase of part of loan book
Bank of Ireland to quit second headquarters in 11 years
- Financial Services
- March 24, 2021, 18:08
Move from Mespil Road takes account of many staff working remotely
Bank of Ireland ‘may look’ at Davy, says chief executive
- Financial Services
- March 23, 2021, 16:52
Francesca McDonagh argues that restrictions on variable pay are ‘anti-competitive’
Greencoat Renewables’ parent fund reported to be eyeing sale
- Energy & Resources
- March 23, 2021, 12:31
Firm has about £6 billion of assets under management
Malin to return most of $112m Kymab sale funds to investors
- Health & Pharma
- March 23, 2021, 08:15
ISIF owns almost 11% of Malin, which saw the value of its portfolio jump since late 2019
Jim Mintern named new director of finance at CRH
- Construction
- March 23, 2021, 07:54
Veteran succeeds Senan Murphy, who announced his surprise departure last year
Irish investors in German ‘pyramid scheme’ have little hope
- Financial Services
- March 19, 2021, 05:25
Over 20,000 investors in total committed savings into Charles Smethurst’s GPG
Irish unit of failed German lender hands back licence
- Financial Services
- March 18, 2021, 15:27
Attempt to sell EAA Covered Bond Bank fell through a year ago
Davy review to look forensically at staff trading
- Financial Services
- March 16, 2021, 18:50
Review to assess controls and governance aimed at preventing conflicts of interest
Arachas buys fintech to target consumer insurance market
- Financial Services
- March 16, 2021, 05:41
Purchase of Orange Bear part of plan to target the online consumer market
Mortgages drive AIB ‘green lending’ growth during Covid-19
- Financial Services
- March 16, 2021, 05:21
Borrowers getting cheaper mortgage rates for more energy-efficient homes
Davy interim CEO seeks to ease client concerns after bond scandal
- Financial Services
- March 12, 2021, 21:10
Bernard Byrne offers ‘unreserved and unequivocal’ apology
Davy sale will need ‘absolute clarity’ on other potential cases, warns Donohoe
- Financial Services
- March 12, 2021, 10:39
Minister also says it is important that stockbroker finds ‘stable owner’
Davy’s obstructionism and eventual day of reckoning
- Financial Services
- March 12, 2021, 05:21
Public will be sickened at any sight of Davy 16 profiting from firm’s sale
Embattled stockbroker Davy puts itself up for sale
- Financial Services
- March 11, 2021, 21:45
Minister for Finance ‘supportive’ of move as investment bank Rothschild hired to find a buyer
Former Davy executives poised to back sale of crisis-stricken firm
- Financial Services
- March 10, 2021, 20:55
Stockbroker expected to confirm before weekend that business is on the market
Bank of Ireland approaches crisis-stricken Davy
- Financial Services
- March 10, 2021, 05:22
No evidence of suspected criminal activity in broker inquiry, according to Central Bank
No suspected criminal activity found at Davy, Oireachtas told
- Financial Services
- March 9, 2021, 16:28
‘Live supervisory matter’ but regulator declines to say if action likely against individuals
Davy’s interim chief promises staff firm will move quickly to address failings
- Financial Services
- March 9, 2021, 06:00
Bernard Byrne says it is not right workers should pay for indiscretions of others
Davy crisis: Firm shuts bond desk, says no one linked to controversial deal is still at firm
- Financial Services
- March 9, 2021, 04:45
NTMA earlier pulled Davy’s ability to act as primary dealer of Government bonds
Davy closes bond desk amid crisis over market rules breaches
- Financial Services
- March 8, 2021, 15:32
Firms says no remaining employees from Davy 16 remain with the firm
NTMA faces decision on Davy as bond sale looms
- Financial Services
- March 8, 2021, 10:32
Debt agency has sought answers from stockbroker to concerns after record fine over rogue bond deal
AIB hires Alantra to sell British small business loan book
- Financial Services
- March 8, 2021, 05:17
CEO announced last December that the bank was exiting the British SME market
Davy group of 16 face possibility of personal sanction from Central Bank
- Financial Services
- March 8, 2021, 04:00
Stockbroker faces scramble to hold on to clients as top executives resign
Minister calls on Davy to resolve shareholding concerns
- Financial Services
- March 7, 2021, 17:04
Group of 16 involved in rogue bond trade own at least 33% of stockbrokers
Central Bank can now pursue Davy individuals - Minister
- Financial Services
- March 7, 2021, 13:17
Handling of issue last week ‘left a lot to be desired’, including delays in holding people accountable
Davy chief executive and deputy chairman resign in fallout from €4.1m Central Bank fine
- Financial Services
- March 6, 2021, 12:40
Former AIB chief Bernard Byrne named as interim chief of State’s largest stockbrokers
Davy board hears of staff ire over bond deal
- Irish News
- March 5, 2021, 19:30
Politicians press Central Bank to hold individuals to account over trading scandal
Can Davy’s clients stay silent as board goes into conclave?
- Financial Services
- March 5, 2021, 16:59
Staff anger ‘palpable’ at perceived golden circle following €4.1 million fine by regulator
AIB negative-rate deposits set to quadruple to €16bn
- Financial Services
- March 5, 2021, 07:21
Customer savings jump by more than €10bn to €82bn
Davy’s secret partnership leaves it fighting biggest crisis in decades
- Financial Services
- March 5, 2021, 04:50
Pressure bears down on stockbroker shrouding itself in ‘vague’ details of scandal
Davy board to search for other potential cases of wrongdoing
- Financial Services
- March 4, 2021, 05:23
Brokerage begins review of Central Bank findings that it breached market rules on conflicts of interest
Davy bows to Government pressure with statement
- Financial Services
- March 4, 2021, 05:05
Board review on ‘reckless’ actions will be led by brokerage’s four non-executive directors
Bank of Ireland ‘disappointed’ by Davy rule breach
- Financial Services
- March 3, 2021, 18:22
Other clients of broker express concern too
Davy board commits to ‘appropriate actions’ after Central Bank fine
- Financial Services
- March 3, 2021, 09:15
Paschal Donohoe reiterates call for measures that ‘reflect the gravity of the situation’
Davy faces serious questions following €4.1m fine
- Financial Services
- March 3, 2021, 05:40
Regulator finds State’s largest stockbroker broke rules and then withheld information
Minister urges clarification from Davy after record €4.1m fine
- Financial Services
- March 3, 2021, 02:05
Top figures at stockbroking firm involved in bond deal that fell foul of conflict of interest rules
Exchequer deficit swells to €14bn as lockdown hits tax take
- Economy
- March 2, 2021, 16:05
Paschal Donohoe cites increase in spending and weaker revenues
Minister ups pressure on Davy after €4.1m fine over bond trade
- Financial Services
- March 2, 2021, 13:00
Case relates to handling of subordinated bonds sale in 2014
AIB confirms €138m deal to buy Goodbody
- Financial Services
- March 2, 2021, 12:49
Deal protects bonuses at brokerage as 30 AIB staff to transfer by end of next year
Bank of Ireland signals first share buyback in two decades
- Financial Services
- March 1, 2021, 11:21
Lender plans to revive the sale of long-standing problem mortgages this year
Here is the list of Bank of Ireland branch closures
- Financial Services
- March 1, 2021, 10:19
Up to 88 to be shuttered by September
Covid switch to digital banking underpins BoI plan for branch closures
- Financial Services
- March 1, 2021, 07:07
Bank has reached tipping point between online and offline banking, chief executive says
Union seeks TD support for pause on bank branch closures as BoI plans cull
- Financial Services
- February 26, 2021, 19:00
Bank expected to announce closure of up to 100 branches next week
Is it a matter of time before Iseq laggards attract attention of ‘blank cheque’ brigade?
- Business
- February 26, 2021, 16:09
Market Beat: There is a limit to Kingspan self-flagellation over Grenfell, it seems
FBD sees gross Covid-19 business interruption claims at €150m
- Financial Services
- February 26, 2021, 07:26
Insurer posts surprise profit for 2020
Ulster Bank wrote off tax assets before exit decision
- Financial Services
- February 26, 2021, 05:26
Bank’s accounting of tax assets shows how profit outlook had weakened in recent years
European shares dip after taking lead from Wall Street
- Markets
- February 25, 2021, 18:17
Markets report: Irish housebuilders out of sorts as construction remains in lockdown
Card spending drops 18% in January amid travel and dining slump
- Financial Services
- February 25, 2021, 15:51
Spending on groceries one of few areas to see an increase
Woodie’s sales jump 41% as much of Irish retail left in lockdown
- Retail & Services
- February 25, 2021, 07:37
Grafton Group expansion beyond Ireland, UK and Netherlands on hold amid Covid-19
Lloyds takes €1.26bn tax row over Irish tax losses to appeal
- Financial Services
- February 25, 2021, 05:01
The group recorded €14.8bn in losses on its Irish loan book after the 2008 crash
Investec cuts Irish growth forecast in half as lockdown drags
- Economy
- February 25, 2021, 04:52
Domestic recovery predicted for ‘later stages’ of the third quarter
Ulster Bank confirms branches are part of PTSB talks
- Financial Services
- February 23, 2021, 19:15
Bank commits to support current mortgage applicants and borrowers in difficulty
Ulster Bank staff stressed out by months of uncertainty, admits CEO
- Financial Services
- February 23, 2021, 15:16
Lender says colleagues kept in the dark over wind-down due to ‘confidentiality restriction’
Ardagh confirms plan to list $8.5bn drink cans unit
- Manufacturing
- February 23, 2021, 11:53
Deal aims to tap into higher valuation markets are placing on pure drink cans businesses
FBD’s business interruption charge expected to rise to €70m
- Financial Services
- February 23, 2021, 09:52
Irish insurer had set aside €30m to deal with outcome of test case taken by pub groups
Smurfit’s refusal to be boxed in by rivals pays off for investors
- Manufacturing
- February 20, 2021, 08:00
With its share price at an all-time high, Smurfit Kappa chief Tony Smurfit has been vindicated in his decision to reject a rival o(...)
PTSB and AIB don green jersey as Ulster says no more
- Financial Services
- February 19, 2021, 17:41
Parent NatWest loses patience with the cost of financial crisis fallout
State faces prospect of pumping more money into banking as Ulster Bank exits
- Financial Services
- February 19, 2021, 16:01
AIB and PTSB shares soar as they eye parts of departing lender’s €20 billion loan book
Ulster Bank’s timeline: From backing linen merchants to Celtic Tiger builders
- Financial Services
- February 19, 2021, 12:18
Over the course of 160 years, Ulster Bank grew from a small regional presence to being a major property lender in the Celtic Tiger(...)
State faces pumping more money into banking as Ulster Bank exits
- Financial Services
- February 19, 2021, 11:01
AIB and PTSB shares soar as they eye parts of Ulster Ban k’s €20 billion loan boo k
AIB sells soured mortgages as it circles Ulster Bank loans
- Financial Services
- February 19, 2021, 09:30
Average balance in portfolio being sold is €300,000 and in arrears to tune of €95,000
Union accuses Ulster Bank of treating its staff ‘very shabbily’
- Financial Services
- February 19, 2021, 05:38
Financial Services Union says bank staff must have option to move with their work
PTSB and AIB set to disclose Ulster Bank loan book talks
- Financial Services
- February 18, 2021, 18:40
State holds majority share in both banks and may see PTSB as ‘third force’
Ulster Bank CEO tells staff ‘no decision has been taken’
- Financial Services
- February 18, 2021, 11:52
Staff to be briefed after bank results are published on Friday
Q&A: What will Ulster Bank’s closure mean for customers?
- Financial Services
- February 18, 2021, 11:23
Decision by NatWest affects mortgages, business loans and deposits
Bank of Ireland to refund €570,000 for mortgage overcharging
- Financial Services
- February 17, 2021, 19:21
Some 35,000 customers were overcharged due to miscalculation on their mortgages
Central Bank may seek court orders for insurers avoiding valid Covid claims
- Financial Services
- February 17, 2021, 15:41
High Court rules in favour of four publicans who challenged FBD on its refusal to pay out on its pubs policy
Ulster Bank set to exit Irish market after more than 160 years
- Financial Services
- February 17, 2021, 09:05
Goldman Sachs engaged with number of parties interested in elements of loan book
Ardagh ups investment plan to double drink cans earnings
- Manufacturing
- February 16, 2021, 12:54
Earnings dip by 2% to €1.6bn
Dublin-based Depfa to be bought by Austria’s Bawag
- Financial Services
- February 15, 2021, 13:22
Bank expects to make money by running down former public sector lender
Irish investors in failed German fund told of problems in getting hold of assets
- Financial Services
- February 13, 2021, 06:48
Germany Property Group collapsed last year after raising €107m from Irish investors
Kerry Group short-seller gives farmers food for thought in joint venture talks
- Agribusiness & Food
- February 12, 2021, 17:48
Market Beat: Little hope of any deal until milk price issue is resolved