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
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
NatWest raises €126 million from sale of remaining PTSB stake
Total generated from selling shares amounts to €181m
PTSB agrees 4% pay rise with staff following months of union negotiations
The pay rises, which will be backdated to the start of the year, while entry-level salary will jump by just over €2,000
Bankinter boss bullish on Irish business
Gloria Ortiz expects Irish profits to more than double by 2029
‘Happiness shines through’: Thousands join Dublin Pride Parade
Taoiseach walks at head of huge parade that made its noisy way from O’Connell Street to Merrion Square
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
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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