Did the banks get ANOTHER bailout ‘by stealth’ – to the tune of €10 billion?
Nama took its turn before the banking inquiry today.
View ArticleConsumers ordered to pay €52 million back to banks so far this year
The average amount awarded to banks was €600,000.
View ArticleOver 1,000 staff at AIB are on over €100,000 a year
That means they make up 1% of Ireland’s high earners.
View ArticleThere’s some ‘good news’ for Ulster Bank mortgage holders in arrears
Those who qualify for social housing can sell their homes and not be pursued for the outstanding debt.
View ArticleWill Permanent TSB be able to pay back its bailout cash after all?
The bank certainly seems to think so. And Michael Noonan too.
View ArticleFormer AIB chief: ‘I’m very sorry … I feel deeply disappointed every day’
Eugene Sheehy said the bank took too many risks and he could have stopped this from happening.
View ArticleIf the banks continue to ‘gouge’ mortgage-holders, maybe it’s time to gouge...
AIB aside, Ireland’s main banks have refused to drop their rates despite record numbers of mortgages being in trouble.
View ArticleNot good – European banks are ‘just as likely to fail’ now as in 2008
“A repeat of the last financial crisis is feasible,” claims a new report into the banking meltdown.
View ArticleBank of Ireland accused of a ‘crusade’ against Brian O’Donnell over Gorse Hill
“I’d love to see the bill for the legal fees.”
View Article‘The bank guarantee was traumatic, it wasn’t pleasant for anyone in the room’
John Hurley, the former governor of the Central Bank, is before the banking inquiry today .
View ArticleMost of Ireland’s biggest companies aren’t Irish at all
Microsoft is now the biggest company in Ireland in terms of turnover.
View ArticleThe Central Bank’s new mortgage rules are slowing lending to house-buyers in...
Year on year growth in mortgage lending has slowed to 12%, its lowest in two years.
View ArticleAIB’s new boss has a long year ahead of him
The state-owned bank has announced its replacement CEO.
View ArticleEurope’s biggest bank will shed up to 50,000 workers on its 150th anniversary
HSBC could shift its base from the UK to Hong Kong.
View ArticleGreek banks could be just days away from running out of money
The European Central Bank is due to hold an emergency meeting this morning.
View ArticleGreek banks are now NOT OPENING for a week
The country is taking the measure to avoid financial panic.
View ArticleThe Troika’s negotiations with Greece shows why Ireland must do the right thing
Heavily indebted countries should have a transparent, independent mechanism to turn to when facing the possibility of not being able to repay debts.
View Article9 things we’ve learned from Brian Cowen at the banking inquiry (so far)
The former Taoiseach came out swinging at a lengthy hearing in Leinster House today. §
View ArticleDid Noonan’s warning work? More banks cut mortgage rates
Good news for some mortgage holders – depending on which bank they’re with.
View ArticleFinancier compares himself to Ronaldo, says emigrating was “very painful”
Derek Quinlan moved to Switzerland after the crash.
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