Banking
# banking - Wednesday 20 June, 2012
Technical glitch knocks out some Ulster Bank services
The bank says it’s aware of technical problems, while customers say any payments made last night aren’t appearing.
US billionaire investor appointed to Bank of Ireland
Wilbur Ross led a group of US investors in €1.1bn deal to buy 35 per cent of the bank last year.
# banking - Friday 15 June, 2012
Another pension scheme may bite the dust: Why is it happening?
Independent News and Media may close pension scheme as AIB says it will.
# banking - Thursday 14 June, 2012
The 5 at 5: Thursday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.
# banking - Wednesday 13 June, 2012
Spanish bailout: what we know so far
An essential round-up of the details to date of the Spanish bailout, from interest rates to lending conditions.
VIDEO: Protesters disrupt Senate testimony of JP Morgan CEO
Jamie Dimon testifying to US Senate about how America’s biggest bank lost $2 billion in six weeks.
# banking - Sunday 10 June, 2012
Spanish bailout is a win for Spain, says Prime Minister
Plus, the reaction from the Spanish press.
# banking - Saturday 9 June, 2012
Noonan welcomes Spanish request for banking bailout
But will Ireland have to contribute to the bailout?
Spain will make a formal request for bank bailout of up to €100 billion
Spain is braced to become the fourth eurozone country to ask for assistance – but its bailout will not come with a programme for austerity.
Explainer: what do this week’s password leaks mean for you?
What exactly does ‘hashed’ and ‘salted’ mean? And after breaches for LinkedIn, eHarmony and Last.fm this week, how can you make your password stronger?
# banking - Thursday 7 June, 2012
Downgraded: Spain’s credit rating slashed by Fitch with negative outlook
The cost of bailing out Spain’s banks could be as high as €100 billion, the ratings agency warned as it forecast a recession for the rest of this year and next.
# banking - Wednesday 6 June, 2012
‘Banking union’ plan to shift cost of bank losses from taxpayers
European Commission says new framework will be primarily based on preventing and preparing for banking problems.
EU set to unveil new plan to protect taxpayers from bank losses
New proposals aim to ensure that losses are borne by shareholders and creditors.
# banking - Tuesday 5 June, 2012
The 9 at 9: Tuesday
Every morning, TheJournal.ie brings you the nine things you need to know as you start your day.
# banking - Thursday 31 May, 2012
Household loans and mortgage lending down in April
Latest figures from the Central Bank show that the level of lending to Irish households continued to decline last month.
# banking - Wednesday 30 May, 2012
The Daily Fix: Wednesday
Your essential evening round-up of the day’s biggest news…
Column: Let’s stop pussyfooting around the Bloxham debacle
Former trader Nick Leeson is fed up with the light-touch reporting on the Bloxham demise – and with what he deems as inaction by the Central Bank and Financial Regulator.
Central Bank deputy says Irish banks may need more money
Matthew Elderfield has said in an interview that the banks are likely to need a further €3-4 billion in order to meet stiff capital requirements.
FT warns Spain against Irish path of saving the banks
Spain looking at issuing promissory notes to prop up its largest bank to the tune of €19bn. Don’t do it, says the Financial Times – just look at Ireland…
# banking - Monday 28 May, 2012
Central Bank to investigate Bloxham for financial irregularities
The central Bank has ordered Bloxham, one of the most well-known stockbroking firms in the country, to cease trading.
# banking - Tuesday 22 May, 2012
Ulster Bank says banking charges ‘under review’ following reported return
The Irish Independent reports today that the bank – the last major bank with mostly free banking – will change tack.
# banking - Thursday 17 May, 2012
12-year-old explains the Canadian banking system, suggests way to wipe out national debt
Victoria Grant will blow you away.
# banking - Tuesday 15 May, 2012
10 tips for business owners facing difficulty with bank debt
Businessman George Mordaunt has some practical tips for dealing with their banks in times of financial stress.
# banking - Saturday 12 May, 2012
Explainer: How can JP Morgan lose $2bn in less than six weeks?
There has been some alarm and many questions as to how America’s biggest bank lost so much money.
Bundesbank chief: Greece risks losing financial aid if it breaches loan agreements
Greek political leaders are to meet tomorrow for a final attempt at forming a coalition.
Ireland is becoming a hub for Islamic finance – but what exactly is it?
Ireland has seen a massive growth in Islamic finance in recent years – but Irish banks still don’t offer Islamic banking to Ireland’s Muslims.
# banking - Wednesday 9 May, 2012
Bank of Ireland to launch iPhone app tonight
Don’t worry, Android users: an Android app will be launched in the coming weeks.
# banking - Monday 30 April, 2012
Government pledges support for Credit Union reform
The Finance Minister is to establish an implementation group in order to facilitate the restructuring of the the country’s Credit Unions.
Column: There IS white collar crime here – it’s just that no-one is jailed for it
This week, regular TheJournal.ie columnist Nick Leeson says that Ireland technically doesn’t have white collar crime – but only because no-one is being properly punished for bad business actions.
# banking - Thursday 26 April, 2012
PTSB to ‘carve viable business’ out of current bank
Bank welcomes Troika and government approval
# banking - Tuesday 24 April, 2012
Mortgage arrears continue to increase, says BOI
Bank report for first quarter of 2012 says that residential property prices don’t appear to have “fully stabilised”.
# banking - Monday 23 April, 2012
Ireland recorded a 13.1 per cent deficit last year
Without the whole banking debt, it could have been down to 9.4 per cent.
Kenny wants ESM amended to allow direct loans to banks
The Taoiseach tells the German edition of the Financial Times: ‘There’s a widespread belief that the ESM should lend to banks.’
Verdict due on Iceland’s former PM over banking crisis
Geir Haarde led the government when the country’s banks collapsed in October 2008.
# banking - Saturday 21 April, 2012
24 AIB employees continue to earn basic salaries over €250k
The Finance Minister has confirmed that 24 staff at the institution, which is 99.8 per cent owned by the State, are continuing to receive salaries in excess of €250,000.
£283m of punts still in circulation
While £2m of punts were exchanged between mid-February and mid-March, over 7.5 per cent of all old Irish currency is still out there…
# banking - Wednesday 18 April, 2012
Report calls for restructuring of credit union sector
The Finance Minister has said recommendations made by the Commission on Credit Unions will inform Government policy on credit unions for the “foreseeable future”.
# banking - Tuesday 3 April, 2012
Column: Did you hear the one about the developer, the banker and the politician?
Former trader Nick Leeson on bidding wars at boom-time black-tie balls… and how someone saw fit to flick the over-ride switch so the excess could continue.
# banking - Tuesday 27 March, 2012
VIDEO: FunnyOrDie’s peek into Goldman Sachs’ boardroom
Featuring some Muppets. Real Muppets.
# banking - Thursday 22 March, 2012
Customers should consider ditching AIB over new charges – NCA chief
Ann Fitzgerald said she would be asking the Financial Regulator to examine the new charging regime introduced by the bank.
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