Paschal Donohoe’s refusal to tackle banker bonus ban is hitting those who bought State’s shares
The Minister for Finance has lifted pay caps at AIB and PTSB, but a 89pc supertax on bonuses remains
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Irish State is said to have ‘broken even’ on AIB and bailed-out banks. But this is far from the full story
Department of Finance says State ‘made’ €600m on bailout repayments but interest, inflation and opportunity cost make that far from true
Markets mixed after US indicates it will hold back from any immediate action in Iran
PTSB was the standout performer on the day at home as it climbed 4%, while the Euronext Dublin index was little changed
AIB share sale brings banker pay back into focus
Minister has kept 89% supertax on bonuses over €20,000 for bank executives in place even as he removes cap on salaries
Global markets mixed ahead of key central bank meetings
Iseq index advances 0.5%, dragged higher by Ryanair and the main Irish banks
Donohoe lifts remaining bank pay caps after selling last AIB shares
Irish bank was rescued by State with a €20.8bn bailout post the 2008 crash
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How to set up your bank account before you arrive in Ireland
Ireland’s traditional banks are working to catch-up on fintechs by offering flexible new account options
Irish businesses still see benefit in sustainability initiatives, survey says
PTSB research also reveals cautious optimism on business growth
Bank of Ireland ‘actively considering’ buying out small legacy shareholders
Stakes diluted in crisis-era bailouts
Could Ireland’s new mortgage offerings save you a lot of money?
Quicker decisions and competitive rates for those not in market for green loans among the features now available
The Irish Times view on the State and the banks: time to let go
Removing restrictions is not about absolving them for their behaviour
PTSB chief praises takeover target Finance Ireland at historically short AGM
Price in excess of €300m estimated in order to secure deal with PTSB still keen
Finance Ireland pretax profit almost doubles to €20.3m
The Irish Times reported last month PTSB made an unsolicited overture to buy Finance Ireland
State set to exit AIB within months as €1.2bn share buyback proceeds
Taxpayers have recovered €19.2 billion from AIB and continue to own 3.3% of bank
PTSB share of mortgage lending tops 20% amid ‘good start to year’
Bank says it has priced its loans more competitively in the past year
Can PTSB and Pimco bridge gap on Finance Ireland value to secure a deal?
Lender would be expected to pay more than €300m to get Pimco, M&G and management to bite
Former bonds trader targets gaps in the Irish mortgage market
Núa Money co-founder Fergal O’Leary says there is an opportunity for more players to come into the Irish mortgage market and take market share from the banks
PTSB customers unable to access online banking services due to ‘technical issue’
Mobile users encountering error messages while trying to access accounts
Almost half of homebuyers now considering applying for social housing
Features of market include struggles to save for a deposit, and low awareness among existing homeowners of potential savings
What happens to your family home in a divorce? What you need to know on a tricky issue
Failure to address what happens to the home you shared can leave both parties in limbo when it comes to moving on with their lives
I’m juggling savings and debt; what’s the best approach to buying my first car?
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PTSB attempts to buy nonbank lender Finance Ireland
Finance Ireland is 51% owned by US investment management giant Pimco
PTSB becomes latest lender to cut rates on savings
Firm follows AIB and Bank of Ireland with reduction
Why is it so hard to buy a one-bed apartment in Ireland?
Few developers cater to the market for single people and banks often require higher deposits
State guarantee scheme for small builders would help boost output of new homes
There is a compelling rationale for a credit guarantee scheme for small builders, partially underwritten by the State, to advance finance to developers with viable housing projects but insufficient equity
Children will receive over €500 on average for their Communion. Where should you put it?
If even two-thirds receive the average in gifts, that’s a windfall of more than €24m in the hands of young children in the coming months
PTSB prices up to 15% tariffs in bad loans provisioning
Bank plans to start talks with Government and NatWest this year on buying back some of their shares
‘I am at a loss as to how €5,200 goes missing’: PTSB customers say refunds disappeared without a trace
Two customers of the bank have been in touch seeking help over missing refunds
Johnny Ronan firm buys back Bewley’s building and other ‘crown jewels’ from receivers
Properties include Bewley’s Café building and PTSB on Grafton Street
PTSB names Barry D’Arcy as chief financial officer
Former bank CFO, Nicola O’Brien, quit to join UK online banking group Monzo
How can Irish savers make their money work harder? Send your cash overseas
With Irish savers increasingly attracted by rates on offer in foreign banks, here’s what to look for – and the pitfalls to avoid
European shares edge up to record highs
Wall Street’s main indices slipped after hotter-than-expected inflation data
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