Value of loans rises marginally despite drop in number of approvals

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

Report says higher property values are driving deposit amounts

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Changes follow switch made by Michael D’Arcy last year

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

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

Banking and Payments Federation says rising input prices could aggravate affordability

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

Approvals reach record despite ongoing pandemic

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

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

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

Industry group chief says regulatory environment driving banks away from Ireland

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

Jockey to undergo further scans this week on foot injury

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

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

New figures show pick-up in mortgage activity

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

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

Multicategory awards recognising individuals and companies return virtually this year

European regulators need to take into account improved lending performance when setting capital requirements

Many landlords are striking rent agreements with retailers, but institutions such as pension funds are seen as deal laggards

Impact of current lockdown ‘remains to be seen’, says industry body BPFI

December record month for contactless payments as Covid-19 reshapes consumer habits

Second half of 2020 sees strong rebound in buyer activity, says banking group

First-time buyers drive approvals up nearly 23% year on year

According to the Banking & Payments Federation Ireland, losses on 260,000 different transactions were recorded here last year

Just 6,396 borrowers took out home loans in the third quarter, down 32.6% on last year

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