# Banking Reform

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2022

Mortgage holders could save thousands by switching when fixed rate ends - consumer watchdog

The CCPC told the Department of Finance that it is concerned by the “impending increase” in the concentration of Ireland’s retail banking sector.

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Aug 31st 2022, 6:30 AM

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Going down: Markets fall across Europe as Spain sells off €2.9bn of bonds

Spain paid a higher interest rate on the short-term bonds as markets have reacted badly to the ongoing uncertainty in Greece and the wider eurozone.

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May 14th 2012, 1:16 PM

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.

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May 12th 2012, 4:05 PM

Britain's banks told to split retail and investment arms

An independent commission tells banks that they must secure customers’ deposits from the risks of poor investments.

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Sep 12th 2011, 2:26 PM

Should An Post have a role in banks restructuring plans?

Postmasters’ union says the post office should become “a channel of choice” for providing banking services in remote areas.

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Apr 18th 2011, 6:15 PM

Time for transparency on mortgage rates

Financial Regulator calls for clarity on tracker mortgages.

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Aug 23rd 2010, 2:52 PM

Credit unions next for stress tests

Central Bank and Financial Regulator announce plan to review credit union sector.

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Jul 27th 2010, 6:59 PM

Goldman Sachs, Elan agree to massive payouts

US investigations result in each company paying hundreds of millions in compensation.

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Jul 16th 2010, 3:38 PM

Banks not withholding credit from SMEs - report

AIB and BOI submit SME lending plans.

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Jul 13th 2010, 4:52 PM