Revolut’s latest valuation at $75bn underlines challenge for Irish banks
Neobank now seen as worth double the State’s three main lenders combined
PTSB
European shares inch higher, led by banks, following upbeat forecasts
Iseq index advances 1.8%, led by AIB and Bank of Ireland
European stocks handed boost as amid Nvidia reporting
Dublin market lagged behind neighbouring markets
European shares stabilise as investors await Nvidia report
Chipmaker’s earnings could set the tone in markets for the rest of the year
PTSB customer given the runaround trying to access virtual money
Mark was left exasperated by the amount of time and effort it took him to push his bank into resolving what seemed like a simple problem
Global shares edge lower ahead of key US data and Nvidia earnings
Markets are in a holding pattern at the start of week that will test risk appetite
European shares fall as US rate cut hopes wane and UK fiscal worries rise
In Dublin, the Iseq All-Share index ended the session down 1.4 per cent at 12,365.36
AIB and PTSB offload bad loan portfolios to US distressed debt firms
Deal comes days after PTSB formally put itself up for sale
Global shares down as US government shutdown and AI anxieties take centre stage
Iseq index down 0.9% as banks, Ryanair and house builders slide
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
Amazon deal lifts tech stocks as Wall Street rally fizzles
Ryanair lifts Iseq index after reporting record second quarter performance
Paschal Donohoe must use PTSB sale to find owner with vision – not just a red pen
Government and consumers need a buyer that can turn Ireland’s third bank into a real competitor for AIB and Bank of Ireland
PTSB unions call on Minister for Finance to rule out private equity buyer
Trade unions briefed by bank executives on thinking behind decision to put lender on the market
State exits AIB fully by selling back stock warrants to bank for €390m
Deal brings total the State has recovered from bank’s crisis-era bailout to almost €20.2bn – leaving a shortfall of over €600m
Fears over PTSB job cuts and free bus fares in Dublin
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PTSB sale prompts fears new owner will cut branches and jobs
The bank has 3,360 staff and 98 branches
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
PTSB puts itself up for sale as State eyes exit from Irish banking
Goldman Sachs has been hired to manage sale
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
Irish jeweller Chupi books small profit after two years of losses
Luxury jewellery brand had accumulated losses of more than €2.77m at the end of 2024
European banks slide as US lenders see credit issues
Two US banks said they were victims of fraud on loans to funds that invest in distressed commercial mortgages
How house-buyers can borrow more than four times their income
Borrowing power can be boosted in various ways, including pitching for an exception and using Child Benefit
More than 4,100 people avail of First Home Scheme to buy a home
Scheme is aimed at bridging the mortgage and deposit finance gap for first-time buyers
Households and businesses face new bank payments security check
Users urged to check correct name is on bank accounts for transferring money
Move to enable people to block debit-cards to cut off access to online gambling welcomed
99% of modern day gambling funded via debit cards
First-time buyers ‘could save up to €10,000 on mortgage protection by shopping around’
Many rush to take out policy with their lender, unaware they are free to seek better-value cover elsewhere
Can the ‘Irish Revolut’ Zippay beat the original at its own game?
Revolut took off in Ireland because it understood that money is a deeply social medium and it infiltrated those moments in our lives – the Friday night round, a gift for the teacher
Irish banks to take on Revolut with new instant mobile payments plan
A previous instant payments project was abandoned by Irish banks two years ago
Is it worth borrowing to improve the energy efficiency of your home?
Payback periods can be long but you have the immediate benefit of lower bills and a warm home that has increased in value
Donohoe delayed approving sale of State’s final shares in AIB
Minister for Finance took three-week period to consult with other members of Government on the ending of ‘crisis-era’ relationship with AIB
Karl Deeter-led mortgage and insurance fintech sold to UK plc in up to €9m deal
Deal involves an initial €5m being paid for 95% of Dublin-based Artificial Intelligence Finance
Goldman Sachs buys key interests in over €1bn of mortgages issued by Finance Ireland
Loans were originally financed by UK investment firm M&G
Markets dip in face of good corporate results
Kerry’s decline continues following publication of half-year results earlier this week
PTSB says it remains on course for 2026 dividend despite 38% fall in profit
Fall in net interest income and rising costs hit bottom line despite growth in loans and deposits
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