The Amsterdam-headquartered digital banking platform bunq has indicated that mortgage products could be introduced to its Irish customer base, though such expansion hinges on whether its predominantly younger users establish long-term roots in the country.
Category: Financial Services
Bank of Ireland Maintains 2026 Forecasts Following Robust Q1 Performance
Ireland's largest retail bank confirms its medium-term financial projections remain intact after delivering solid trading results in the opening three months of the year.
Irish Mortgage Provider Introduces Five Times Income Borrowing for First-Time Buyers
Núa Money breaks from Central Bank lending restrictions by offering first-time buyers the opportunity to secure mortgages worth five times their annual income, marking the first such offering since Ireland's financial crisis.
Cyber Security Emerges as Primary Risk for 60% of Irish Financial Services Firms
New research from the Compliance Institute reveals that six out of ten financial services organisations in Ireland now identify cyber attacks and system disruptions as their paramount operational threat for 2024.
PTSB Acquisition: Bawag’s Bargain Purchase Comes With Significant Cost-Cutting Challenges
Vienna-based banking group Bawag has acquired Permanent TSB at a discounted valuation, accepting the substantial challenge of restructuring Ireland's third-largest retail bank amid pressure to reduce operational expenses and address the contentious branch network question.
High Court Overturns Central Bank Sanction Against Investment Fund Manager Over Investigation Flaws
Ireland's High Court has nullified a Central Bank of Ireland sanction preventing an investment fund manager from working in regulated financial services, citing multiple substantial procedural failures in the regulator's investigative process.
Financial Markets Rally as Military Conflict Ceasebase Brings Supply Chain Concerns
Investment strategist warns restoration of global supply networks may require years despite temporary ceasefire bringing immediate market optimism, raising concerns for Irish export-dependent economy.
Senior Central Bank of Ireland Regulator Gerry Cross Appointed to Lead Global Insurance Supervisory Body
The Central Bank of Ireland's deputy governor for financial regulation, Gerry Cross, has secured a prominent international appointment as head of the International Association of Insurance Supervisors in Switzerland.
Irish Credit Unions Poised for Major Mortgage Market Expansion
Ireland's credit union sector has initiated strategic moves to substantially enhance its mortgage lending capabilities, positioning itself as a stronger competitor to traditional banking institutions in the home loan market.
Irish Credit Union Mortgage Portfolio Nears €1 Billion Threshold
The collective mortgage lending portfolio across Ireland's credit union sector is approaching a significant milestone of €1 billion in total value, marking substantial growth in the sector's residential lending activities.









