Regulation UK and Irish funds industry hits back at Central Bank’s macroprudential policy proposalsThe UK investment industry body wrote to the regulator outlining why the proposed approach misunderstood the industry and the issues
Regulation Fitness and probity: The Cental Bank has been told to change - for firms it can’t happen fast enoughThe Central Bank has committed to revamping its vetting process for senior figures in financial sector. Industry groups say change is overdue – but the regulator faces some tricky questions
technology Microsoft outage: Expect payment delays and increased phishing attacks, ex-Central Banker warns Central Bank has urged financial services firms to flag with them any issues arising out of a global IT glitch
Regulation Central Bank of Ireland governor accepts 12 recommendations of fitness and probity reportStandards came under scrutiny as it emerged the Central Bank only refused four applications under the 13-year-old regime
Budget 2025 Central Bank warns against ‘overheating’ economy in Budget 2025Planning and infrastructure delays ‘materially reduce’ the benefit of public spending on housing, water, energy and transport, according to Gabriel Makhlouf, governor of the CBI
Regulation Two weeks to 733 days: The sectors left waiting for Central Bank approval Kathleen Gallagher digs into the data of Central Bank applications - and which industries are left in limbo the longest
Economy State warned against reigniting inflation as price growth slows ‘sharper’ than expected Central Bank has warned the government that a budget bonanza similar to that of last year risks ‘overheating’ the economy
Economy Widening productivity gap between US and EU poses ‘major challenge’, Makhlouf warns Central Bank of Ireland governor said that while Ireland stands to benefit from US growth, the wider implications of the divergence are of concern
Housing Central Bank warns more than a quarter of Dublin office space ‘could be empty within two years’Gabriel Makhlouf, the governor of the Central Bank of Ireland, said that he was ‘not uncomfortable’ with the prospect of further rate cuts this year
Economy Gabriel Makhlouf: Geopolitical tensions ‘threaten’ Irish economy While higher interest rates have boosted banks’ profits, these are set to moderate this year if monetary policy develops as expected, the CBI said.
Crypto Crypto.com secures Central Bank authorisation Cryptocurrency exchange approved as a virtual asset service provider allowing it to offer services locally
Regulation Central Bank deputy governor to move to ECB supervisory boardSharon Donnery is among three new appointments to European Central Bank’s supervisory board
Fintech Central Bank confirms new fintech sandbox programmeNew initiative comes after a three-month public consultation and engagement with companies in the financial services sector
Regulation Central Bank ‘moving away from mandate-driven regulation’, says Gabriel Makhlouf Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland said regulator will establish a capital markets and fund directorate
Financial Services Central Bank flags ‘poor practices’ among brokers and financial advice firmsRegulator warned firms that it will use enforcement actions against firms in consistent violation of consumer protection code
Banking ‘Interest rate mismatch’ sees the Central Bank of Ireland report heavy losses for 2023The regulator said it had been ‘expecting and preparing’ to make a loss due to the shifting interest rate dynamic
Connected Magazine Connected Magazine cover story: Inside Ireland’s efforts to become a global fintech hubAfter a turbulent period for fintech, what is the lie of the land in Ireland?
Technology Lithuania learns from Ireland on how to be tops in techBecoming a fintech hub has put Vilnius on the map but it has plenty more to offer in terms of tech, reports Connected editor Charlie Taylor
Regulation Central Bank of Ireland sends warning on investment funds’ risk to economyThe regulator is considering rules that will require funds to take into account financial stability along with investor protection
Tech Fintech surge ‘posed a challenge’ to Central Bank’s mindset Regulator said it has been pushed to evolve its approach to innovation amid rapid fintech development in Ireland