Tagged: ireland

June 1, 2026 @ 4:38 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Central Bank of Ireland has highlighted growing external threats to the country’s financial stability in its latest assessment. Released on 27 May 2026, the Financial Stability Review underscores how international pressures are mounting, even as the domestic system maintains a solid foundation that requires… Read More

May 30, 2026 @ 5:44 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

KPMG’s latest Ireland’s Innovation Index 2026, produced in partnership with the Industry Research and Development Group (IRDG), reflects a picture / ecosystem of resilient business confidence in Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) amid global uncertainty. Based on responses from a record 587 Irish companies —… Read More

May 7, 2026 @ 6:08 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK Finance has indicated that mortgage affordability across the United Kingdom has reached its most strained point since 2008, according to a new analysis by UK Finance. The industry body’s latest Lending Where We Live report highlights sharp contrasts in the financial burden faced by… Read More

April 30, 2026 @ 3:02 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Irish economy is positioned to navigate ongoing geopolitical risks in the Middle East without slipping into recession, according to the latest economic outlook from Bank of Ireland. In its April 2026 forecast released on 28 April, the bank trimmed its projection for GDP growth… Read More

April 29, 2026 @ 2:29 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A research study from the Central Bank of Ireland has uncovered that roughly 35 percent of adults across the country have fallen victim to fraud or scams at some point. Alarmingly, nearly two-thirds of those affected ended up losing money, yet the research highlights a… Read More

April 22, 2026 @ 11:45 am By JD Alois  |  

Seapoint, an artificial intelligence-powered Fintech, has raised €7.5M in seed funding, according to a company statement. The funding round was led by 3Books, with participation from individual investors including Intercom co-founder Des Traynor, Mark Ransford, and Kota CEO Luke Mackey. In total, the company has… Read More

April 9, 2026 @ 7:59 am By JD Alois  |  

Stablecoin platform Confirmo has been approved and licensed by the Central Bank of Ireland. Confirmo is now a fully regulated operational hub for the company’s entire European business. Under EEA passporting rules, the license grants Confirmo the right to offer its services across all 27… Read More

April 3, 2026 @ 5:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Ireland’s harmonized index of consumer prices (HICP) has accelerated sharply, reaching levels that now place the country among the highest in the euro area, according to fresh analysis from Bank of Ireland. The latest preliminary data from the Central Statistics Office showed the annual rate… Read More

March 31, 2026 @ 5:52 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Fintech funding worldwide staged a notable recovery in 2025, reaching $116 billion—up from $95.5 billion the previous year—signaling renewed investor optimism despite ongoing market caution. According to KPMG’s latest Pulse of Fintech analysis, the uptick in capital deployed reflects larger average deal sizes and greater… Read More

March 23, 2026 @ 9:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A recent consumer survey commissioned by Bank of Ireland underscores shifting expectations in financial services. Conducted by Red C Research in early 2026 among over 1,300 adults across Ireland, the study found that nearly three-quarters (72%) of respondents consider it essential for banks and utility… Read More

March 23, 2026 @ 8:29 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A new survey from digital bank bunq has revealed a striking shift in how Irish consumers approach financial conversations. More than one in three respondents feel they can speak more openly about their finances with artificial intelligence than with friends, family, or colleagues. This finding… Read More

March 16, 2026 @ 8:59 am By Omar Faridi  |  

KPMG Ireland has indicated that regulations are pushing institutions toward stronger operational safeguards, particularly when dealing with external partners. A key development in this area is the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), which is now moving from planning stages to active regulatory oversight in regions… Read More

March 12, 2026 @ 7:59 am By Omar Faridi  |  

KPMG has indicated that artificial intelligence is advancing at a pace unmatched by any prior innovation, prompting Ireland to confront a pivotal challenge: developing independent capabilities to fully unlock its economic and strategic advantages. In a new analysis from KPMG, industry professionals highlight how the… Read More

March 12, 2026 @ 2:50 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Ireland’s financial regulator took important steps to balance cutting-edge technology with robust consumer safeguards. The Central Bank of Ireland released key updates that signal its proactive approach to shaping the future of finance while keeping the public at the center of its mission. Recently, the… Read More

March 12, 2026 @ 1:41 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Schroders Greencoat, the dedicated energy transition arm of Schroders Capital, has launched a pioneering green digital infrastructure platform and completed its initial investment in sustainable data centre development. Announced on 5 March 2026, the move marks a significant step in addressing the explosive energy demands… Read More

March 11, 2026 @ 5:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Dublin-based property developer Park Developments is set to ramp up its residential construction pipeline following a substantial increase in debt funding from AIB and Bank of Ireland. The two lenders have jointly expanded their financial support as part of a refinancing deal announced on 6… Read More

March 10, 2026 @ 1:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Ireland’s retail banks are preparing to debut a fresh peer-to-peer (P2P) mobile payment option this week, marking a bold step in the ongoing battle for digital banking dominance. The new service, called Zippay, is an integrated in-app solution created by European payments technology provider Nexi…. Read More

March 3, 2026 @ 12:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Central Bank of Ireland released several key announcements that highlight its focus on financial stability, consumer protection, and long-term economic growth amid evolving global challenges. These updates address regulatory oversight, cash accessibility, central banking principles, and sustainable investment, reflecting the bank‘s proactive stance in… Read More

February 27, 2026 @ 12:50 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Lenders across Ireland’s banking and non-banking sectors remain firmly committed to the real estate market, according to KPMG’s newly released Irish Real Estate Lending Survey for March 2025. The report, released this month, captures a cautiously optimistic mood among credit providers at a time when… Read More

February 20, 2026 @ 2:37 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In closely timed addresses this month, senior officials at the Central Bank of Ireland have underscored the urgent need for Ireland to strengthen its economic foundations amid heightened global uncertainty. Governor Gabriel Makhlouf and Deputy Governor Vasileios Madouros emphasised that while the Irish economy enters… Read More