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NPL woes continue for European lenders
July 1, 2013Asset quality in Greece deteriorated sharply, while remaining weak in Spain, Ireland and Slovenia. By contrast, non-performing loans are falling steadily in the US.
Ireland climbs out of periphery pit
March 1, 2013Renewed access to capital markets for both the sovereign and the two largest banks has prompted hopes that Ireland will be able to exit multilateral support programmes successfully by the end of 2013.
Ireland’s sole survivor offers eurozone funding hope
December 1, 2011Bank of Ireland avoided nationalisation against the odds, and has even managed to obtain wholesale funding via bilateral transactions. BoI group treasurer Sean Crowe explains the formula.
Ireland takes first small steps on the long road to recovery
June 1, 2011The chaos that ensued when the unprecedented economic mess that Ireland had found itself in has calmed, and the country's new government is beginning the unenviable task of repairing its financial system.
Ireland’s Nama makes careful progress
December 23, 2010Brendan Mcdonagh, who heads the agency set up to help recapitalise Ireland's troubled banks, admits its task is not easy, but says it is making progress.
Irish government hopes its bad bank will work
December 30, 2009The Irish government has opted for a 'bad bank' to save the nation's finances by buying up bad loans. With some experts unconvinced this was the best solution, only time will tell if the gamble pays off. Writer Philippa Maister
A 'bad' solution for a battered economy?
June 4, 2009As Ireland reels from its banking woes, a fierce debate is under way as to whether the government's 'bad bank' solution will be enough to open a route to recovery or whether widespread bank nationalisation is a more realistic option. Writer Philippa Maister
What the bankers say: Ireland
January 2, 2006The Banker invites CEOs from around the world to discuss the economic climate in their country and institution, and their hopes for the future
Germany thwarts Dublin’s bonds issue ambitions
September 5, 2005Dublin’s aspirations of becoming a major European centre for the issuance of covered bonds have been dealt a heavy blow by two German banks.
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