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Park Developments to build new housing schemes after extending debt facility
Deal, which is an expansion of an existing arrangement, will see funding provided on a half and half basis by Bank of Ireland and AIB
Will the clouds of war rolling in from the Middle east darkem the future of Irish banks?
Domestic banks published better-than-expected results this week but events have cast a shadow over growth prospects
€647bn in crime proceeds washed through Europe every year, conference told
National payments convention hosted by BPFI hears about new EU crackdown on money laundering
Plan to transform former AIB branch in Dublin into a bar, restaurant and 20 studio apartments
Planning application lodged with Dublin City Council for buildings at 37 and 38 O’Connell Street Upper and 74 Parnell Street, Dublin 1
AIB plans to return €2.25bn to shareholders and more than quadruple CEO pay
Chief executive Colin Hunt’s pay increased ‘to be much more closely aligned to market norms’
Service sector growth slows amid ongoing cost pressures
Elevated costs were linked to wages, pensions, energy and fuel prices
Manufacturing output rebounds to it highest level since July
Producers face challenges from supply chain delays and rising purchasing prices, with the rate of cost inflation hitting 37-month high
European shares inch up to fresh high on strong corporate updates
Irish banks take a step back ahead of a week when all three will report annual figures
Nasdaq leads losses in New York as tech rally loses steam
Euronext Dublin finished the day up 1.5% as the homebuilders enjoyed a surge
European shares close higher but trade uncertainty lingers
Stoxx 600 index reverses earlier declines to close 0.2 per cent higher
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’
Markets in London and Europe hit record highs
Euronext Dublin finished the day down 0.15% as food ingredients giant Kerry Group endured another torrid day with investors
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Irish market hits positive note as US and Asian holidays slow trading
Euronext Dublin closes 0.7% higher, buoyed by banks and food groups Kerry and Glanbia
US equities hit by slump in tech sector
Kingspan was the busiest company on Euronext Dublin as it finished up 1.9% after more than 71 million shares were traded
AIB workers to receive up to 3.5% pay rise after agreement with union
FSU recommend its members accept the deal following ‘intensive negotiations’
Global markets muted amid political turmoil in the UK
Euronext Dublin underperformed international peers as it sank 1.7%, dragged down by the banks and Ryanair
Home-building slows in January for ninth consecutive month
Department of Housing argues that figures show progress
Kerry men spend most on flowers for Valentine’s Day, AIB data finds
Spending jumped 45% on previous year to more than €143m across three million transactions on AIB cards on Valentine’s Day last year
Irish Times photographers highly commended at AIB Press Photographer of the Year awards
Mark Condren of Mediahuis Ireland wins overall prize for record seventh time
European shares bounce back after dip
Irish market ends week higher as banking shares put in a good performance
Hybrid working: Banks, finance and law firms bring Ireland’s workers back to the office
While many firms have tightened their hybrid work policies, most still recognise the importance of flexibility as a powerful staff retention tool
Sea of red as ‘market rout’ hits Dublin
Standout underperformers were the banks as AIB and Bank of Ireland finished down 4.5% and 5.5% respectively
European shares at record high despite Novo Nordisk tumble
Pan-European Stoxx 600 index hits 618.12 points
Irish manufacturers see steep rise in costs
Industry experiencing subdued start to the year, AIB report finds
Markets globally rally on Monday while gold and silver prices slide
Fall in oil prices lifts airlines as US president Donald Trump indicates Washington talking to Iran
More than 1,600 references to Ireland in latest Epstein files
References from potential $10bn deal for AIB assets in US to someone talking about Kerrygold Irish butter being spread on muffins
Banks eye Zippay instant payments launch before St Patrick’s Day
AIB, Bank of Ireland and PTSB trying to stave off competition from Revolut and others
Gold and other metals prices plunge as rally comes to an end
Irish market ends week on positive note, lifted by gains in banking and travel stocks
Global shares weighed down by sharp drop for Microsoft
Budget airline Ryanair gave up 0.2% in Dublin as its strong run since reporting quarterly results on Monday came to a halt
Ryanair shares continue to rise in days following strong results
Luxury stocks a drag on European shares
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