KBC bank adds 0.20% to standard variable rateKBC BANK Ireland has become the latest lending institution to push up mortgage rates for homeowners, adding 0Thu Aug 12 2010 - 01:00
Elan not to spin off drug delivery business due to market concernsPHARMACEUTICAL FIRM Elan has decided not to spin off its drug delivery business Elan Drug Technologies (EDT) in the immediate…Wed Aug 11 2010 - 01:00
Iseq falls back on quiet dayIn line with markets around Europe, the Iseq was fairly flat today, falling back by about 1 per cent, or 25Tue Aug 10 2010 - 01:00
Zurich Life reports 12% leap in sales for first half of yearSALES AT Zurich Life, formerly known as Eagle Star, increased by 12 per cent in the first six months of the year, boosting the…Fri Aug 06 2010 - 01:00
Capital protection funds growing in popularityFUND FOCUS: GUARANTEED FUNDS: Best performer YTD: Friends First Protected Equity Plus Fund +2Fri Aug 06 2010 - 01:00
C&C falls 3% as World Cup bounce fails to materialiseDUBLIN REPORT: Iseq: 2,963.62 (+0Fri Aug 06 2010 - 01:00
July boost sees pension funds recover some lost groundINVESTORS GOT a brief respite from continuing market turmoil in July when pension funds recovered some lost ground, buoyed by…Thu Aug 05 2010 - 01:00
C&C slumps on flat day for IseqThe big news on the Irish Stock Exchange today came from drinks group C&C, as the stock fell by 3Thu Aug 05 2010 - 01:00
Aviation finance firm set to create 40 new jobsPLANS TO launch the first global specialty finance company focused on the helicopter and private jet market, Milestone Aviation…Thu Aug 05 2010 - 01:00
Revenues at CIÉ drop by €47m to 2006 levelsREVENUES AT State-owned transport subsidiary CIÉ are back at 2006 levels, having slumped by €47 million last year, from a peak…Wed Aug 04 2010 - 01:00
Tax not paid on 35,000 holiday homesALTHOUGH €57.1 million has been collected by local authorities from owners of second properties across Ireland, the €200 non-…Wed Aug 04 2010 - 01:00
Long-term investment warningWITH THE trend towards historically low interest rates set to reverse over the medium term, pension investors are being urged…Wed Aug 04 2010 - 01:00
Asset strategy is the keyBest performer YTD: Canada Life/Setanta Irish Equity: +3.9% Worst performer YTD: Quinn Life Celtic Freeway: -7.8%Fri Jul 30 2010 - 01:00
Facing up to the reality of living beyond your meansPERSONAL FINANCE: WE’VE ALL heard of negative equity – indeed many of us are stuck in the middle of it – but an even bigger …Mon Jul 26 2010 - 01:00
Asset strategy is the keyBest performer YTD: Canada Life/Setanta Irish Equity: +3.9% Worst performer YTD: Quinn Life Celtic Freeway: -7.8%Fri Jul 23 2010 - 01:00
It's all white to smileCONSUMER HEALTH: If the recession can’t wipe the smile off your face, maybe you should consider cosmetic dentistryTue Jul 20 2010 - 01:00
Finding a way through the maze of bank guaranteesPERSONAL FINANCE: The Government has extended the bank guarantee scheme - that much is clear - but for many people what is not…Mon Jul 19 2010 - 01:00
Taking hospital care homeVHI’s HomeCare scheme offers patients in need of treatment the chance to stay at homeTue Jul 13 2010 - 01:00
Iseq rises but gains subdued by CRH's poor performanceDUBLIN REPORT: Iseq: 2,894.99 (+46Fri Jul 09 2010 - 01:00
TVC poised to investListed investment vehicle TVC is in a “prime position” to take advantage of suitable investment opportunities, executive chairman…Fri Jul 09 2010 - 01:00
Threat of job losses at Vodafone following pay claim resolutionJOB LOSSES are thought to be on the way at telecoms operator Vodafone, following the resolution yesterday of a pay claim brought…Thu Jul 08 2010 - 01:00
Iseq matches European gains, up 3% on light tradingDUBLIN REPORT: Iseq: 2,913.29 (+85.30 ) Settlement date: July 9th BUOYANT EUROPEAN markets saw the Iseq close up by 85Wed Jul 07 2010 - 01:00
Pretax profit at Rabobank's Irish unit down almost 41%RABOBANK IRELAND, the Irish operation of Dutch financial group Rabobank, saw profits fall in 2009, largely due to an increase…Wed Jul 07 2010 - 01:00
Keep your credit rating squeaky cleanPERSONAL FINANCE: DOES ONE MISSED mortgage payment doom you to a life denied access to credit? Or if you messed around with …Mon Jul 05 2010 - 01:00
Outlook good as dividend growth to resumeFUND FOCUS/HIGH YIELD FUNDS: WITH DIVIDENDS out of favour as companies struggle to rehabilitate their balance sheets, high yield…Fri Jul 02 2010 - 01:00
Could this be a lifeline for those in negative equity?PERSONAL FINANCE: Are negtive equity mortgages a way out for people trapped in properties that no longer suit their needs or…Mon Jun 28 2010 - 01:00
Three-quarters of defined-benefit pension schemes in redDESPITE IMPROVED investment returns, three-quarters of Irish defined-benefit pension schemes remain firmly in the red.Wed Jun 23 2010 - 01:00
Number of Ireland's rich up by more than 10 per cent last yearA STOCK market recovery boosted the number of high net worth individuals in Ireland in 2009 after two years of decline, according…Wed Jun 23 2010 - 01:00
Financials suffer as Iseq sheds previous gainsDUBLIN REPORT: Iseq: 3,076.78 (–44.96) Settlement date: June 25thWed Jun 23 2010 - 01:00
Insurers and mortgage brokers fall short in regulator's surveyMORTGAGE BROKERS, home insurers and motor insurance companies are falling short of meeting their consumer requirements, a new…Wed Jun 23 2010 - 01:00
Rise in high net worth individualsIreland's high net worth population rose by over 10 per cent in 2009, with an additional 1,800 Irish people becoming high net…Tue Jun 22 2010 - 01:00
No holiday for health insuranceWhat you need to know in order to buy the right travel insurance policy for you and your familyTue Jun 22 2010 - 01:00
Elan strongest performer on the day as Iseq rises 1.1%DUBLIN REPORT: Iseq: 3,089.45 (+32.89) Settlement date: June 18thWed Jun 16 2010 - 01:00
Nama receives highest rating from agency FitchTHE NATIONAL Asset Management Agency (Nama) has received Fitch’s highest rating for short-term paper, F1+, which will apply to…Wed Jun 16 2010 - 01:00
Ireland raises €1.5bn in bond sales amid rising yieldsIRELAND SUCCESSFULLY tapped the global debt markets for € 1Wed Jun 16 2010 - 01:00
Unless you're smart, holiday cash can cost you dearlyPERSONAL FINANCE: Getting your hands on your money when abroad can be a costly business, so it's best to plan in advance how…Mon Jun 14 2010 - 01:00
Gaining ground as yen firms on euroFUND FOCUS: JAPANESE EQUITIES Best performer YTD: CL/SEI Japan Equity Fund: +18Fri Jun 11 2010 - 01:00
When your endowment mortgage falls shortPERSONAL FINANCE: IT WAS ALL ABOUT trackers at the height of our recent ruinous boom – and many banks are still counting the…Mon Jun 07 2010 - 01:00
Policy changes mean travel insurance headache for CF patientsTravellers with cystic fibrosis must complete a medical declaration before being eligible for insuranceTue Jun 01 2010 - 01:00
Don't let the sun leave a lasting impressionCONSUMER HEALTH: Rising rates of cancer means protecting your skin from the sun is critically important – but which is the best…Tue Jun 01 2010 - 01:00
ISE: is the writing on the wall?TRADING FLOOR: IT HAS BEEN a tumultuous time for the Irish Stock Exchange (ISE)Fri May 28 2010 - 01:00
Wise policy in case of illnessCONSUMER HEALTH: Specified-illness insurance policies can provide vital funds at a very troubling timeTue May 25 2010 - 01:00
Spot any differencesWith rates of malignant melanoma expected to treble over the next 30 years, it’s time we started looking after our skin properly…Tue May 18 2010 - 01:00
Check your financial healthHEALTH INSURANCE: Trying to find the best value for money in the current health instrance market can be bad for your healthMon May 17 2010 - 01:00
Say hello to the 'wolf pack'Despite the €750-billion bailout, the future of Europe's economy depends partly on a group of supposedly ruthless traders branded…Sat May 15 2010 - 01:00
Quinn crisis puts VHI solvency in the spotlightAs the solvency ratio at VHI continues to drop, could it face a similar fate to Quinn Insurance?Fri May 07 2010 - 01:00
