Central Bank tells three banks to address access-to-cash shortfalls
BPFI says the institutions ‘are fully committed to providing the relevant ATM and cash service point services as soon as possible’
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The latest news, analysis, and comment concerning the Central Bank, Ireland’s financial services regulator
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But before we get too excited about these changes, there are some exemptions to the rules
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More targeted approaches needed to help domestic economy
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Irish mortgage rates fall to lowest level in almost three years
The average mortgage rate in December was 3.5%, down from 3.8% a year earlier, Central Bank data shows
Central Bank boss urges Government to save more of State’s tax windfall
Gabriel Makhlouf declines to make clear whether he is seeking second term as governor
Gabriel Makhlouf sticks to ECB line on rates as US tariffs help keep inflation anchored
Tariff impact coinciding with marked fall-off in inflation
National debt equates to nearly €90,000 for every worker
State’s national debt stood at €232.1 billion at the end of 2025, Central Bank figures indicate
Banks lent most money for home purchases since 2008 last month
Lending to households increased by €5.5bn, or 5.2 per cent, last year, new data from the Central Bank shows
Nervousness pervades the Irish jobs market as days of strong multinational sector growth recede
Almost 20,000 more people are out of work last month compared with December 2024
Interest cap had no ‘significant impact’ on competition among moneylenders - Central Bank
Regulator described APRs of 152.3% as ‘typical’ in the sector even after new rules
Austria’s Bawag could fund PTSB deal through shares and cash, UBS says
PTSB sale process is known to have attracted Bawag and private equity firms
High Court confirms Central Bank’s €21.5m fine against crypto services firm
Coinbase Europe now has seven days to pay after a settlement was negotiated last November
Households tightened purse strings in third quarter of last year
Data show Government deficit was €200m in the quarter, down from a surplus of €2.4bn in the previous quarter
Czech crypto payment processor Confirmo secures licence from Central Bank
Irish regulator is ‘recognised across Europe for supervisory standards’, company says
Tighter budgets in prospect under planned 6% cap on spending hikes
The Medium Term Fiscal and Structural Plan will promise to cut the growth in day-to-day spending of recent years
Is now the time to buy a house in Ireland or should you wait?
As the year comes to an end, many putative home buyers may be wondering should they stick or twist
Irish mortgage arrears fall again to lowest level since 2009
Decline in arrears has been helped by strength of economy despite threat of global shocks
Frank McNally on a grand stretch in the evenings, a new Dublin restaurant and ‘Gloomsday’
Strung-out Joyceans will use any excuse for a hit
Cash is king in Ireland, but Sweden shows investors a better way
The notion that investing is exclusive means those who need their money to work hardest are the least likely to benefit from it
Regulator launches consultation to address deficiencies in State’s cash infrastructure
Central Bank is required to prepare guidelines setting out how it will address problem
Financial services falling short on customers
Industry must do more to ensure products are clearly understood if a wider pool of investors is to be attracted
8,000 Irish investors blocked from withdrawing cash from German retail property fund
Greenman Fund has activated ‘redemption gate’ after spike in redemption requests during third quarter
Social media is the major source of payment fraud, Central Bank tells Oireachtas finance committee
Deputies and Senators raise concerns about customer service in neobanks which failed to attend meeting despite being invited
Gambling and clothing lead to increased spending on credit and debit cards in October
Central Bank said the Halloween effect, with spending on costume hire, was a factor in strong increase in spending on clothing
Digital banks not to attend Oireachtas committee reviewing regulation of sector
Revolut, Bunq, N26 and Monzo invited to discuss regulatory oversight of fast-growing so-called neobanks in Irish market
Share of mortgage lending to landlords has halved since 2020, Central Bank data shows
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
Irish households not getting full benefit of retail investment, research reveals
Just 44% of adults hold any investments, according to BPFI – although more than three-quarters have savings accounts
Central Bank warns of risks to Ireland amid ‘stretched’ US tech valuations
Regulator’s report highlights Irish exposure to possible market downturn
ECB vice-president says true single market for goods key to simplifying business rules
Drive to reduce internal barriers is seen as crucial for boosting growth and competitiveness
Irish savers needlessly give banks almost €1bn each year. Here’s what they can do about it
Central Bank estimates raise questions over our approach to deposits
Interest rates have hit the floor. Here are the vital lessons for borrowers
The ECB is holding rates steady, though borrowers will hope the sale of PTSB introduces new competition to the Irish mortgage market
Former Permanent TSB chief to appeal Central Bank fine and reprimand
David Guinane has said he feels ‘scapegoated’ by the Central Bank and is ‘carrying the can’ for failings of PTSB on tracker mortgages
Makhlouf defends Central Bank over Israeli bonds
Committee queries why Central Bank allowed Israel bond transfer to Luxembourg
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