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ECB warns that shadow banking could trigger next financial crisis

Irish domiciled funds in growing shadow banking sector now account for over $4.2trn in assets

Irish ‘phantom exports’ surge to €134 billion

Goods produced outside Ireland made up 38 per cent of Irish exports in 2022, as economist says numbers are ‘unusual to say the least’ considering size of the economy

Irish business face falling valuations as interest rates rise, Waterland boss predicts

Laura Dillion, managing director and principal of the Irish arm of private equity firm Waterland, said rising interest rates and ongoing economic uncertainty meant business valuations would have to fall in 2023

Makhlouf says minimum 0.5% rate rise needed as ECB prepares for crunch meeting next week

Central Bank Governor says European Central Bank must be open to policy rates moving into restrictive territory for some time

Central Bank warns of risks from Britain’s economic turmoil

Our neighbour is facing its longest recession since records began, which will have knock on effects on Irish agriculture and food sector in particular

New mortgage limits put first-time buyers at risk as interest rates increase

Central Bank report found that a two-percentage point hike could lead to households spending up to 40 per cent of their monthly take-home pay on mortgage repayments

Buying time: is now the right moment to loosen mortgage lending rules?

The governor of the Central Bank says now is the right time to loosen the restrictions, but some question the wisdom of his decision

Easing mortgage rules likely to cause ‘modest’ house price rise - Makhlouf

Gabriel Makhlouf also said the restrictions were never designed to control property costs

Central Bank to ease mortgage lending rules from January

Under the new rules, borrowers will be able to borrow up to four times their income but will still be required to provide a 10 per cent deposit if a first-time buyer

Central Bank governor: More interest rate hikes are on the way

The move, designed to fight inflation, will further push up the cost of mortgages

Housing plans at risk as cost of building materials continue to soar, Central Bank warns

The regulator says mismatch between the demand and supply of homes is pushing prices to new highs, while rents are increasing at fastest rate in six years

Makhlouf: Banks’ exit could signal ‘rightsizing’ of retail banking market

The Central Bank governor awaits review of sector but sees no signs the market is too small following departure of KBC and Ulster Bank

Crypto assets could threaten financial stability, CBI warns

Bank says so-called ‘cryptocurrencies’ such as bitcoin must be regulated to protect consumers, the environment and economies

Makhlouf warns government over debt forgiveness plan for companies

Central Bank governor says the state has to ‘make its own judgment’ on whether a debt forgiveness scheme for pandemic-afflicted firms is appropriate

No evidence inflation ‘ingrained’ in Irish economy but price increases likely to persist

Central Bank governor Gabriel Makhlouf said inflation had been higher in Ireland than across the euro area to date and added that this was likely to continue

Raising interest rates is not the way to curb inflation, says Central Bank

Governor Gabriel Makhlouf is worried about rising prices but says correction should be left to markets

Donohoe and Makhlouf at odds over forum on Irish banking

The Minister for Finance believes that neither his own department nor the Central Bank should take part in the discussion on the future of the troubled Irish banking sector