Ireland
New financial regulator chief named in Ireland
IRELAND - The new Irish Financial Services Regulatory Authority has appointed Liam O'Reilly, a member of the ECB Banking Supervision Committee, as its chief executive.
Irish Yes vote clears obstacle to EU enlargement
IRELAND - Ireland yesterday ratified the Nice treaty at the second attempt, with an emphatic Yes vote that removes the biggest obstacle in the path to the enlargement of the European Union.
Ireland set for yes vote on Nice Treaty
IRELAND - Ireland looks to be on course to ratify the Nice Treaty, which paves the way for enlargement of the European Union, according to the last opinion poll before tomorrow's referendum.
Irish central bank accused of acting like Rambo
IRELAND - Insurance brokers have accused the Central Bank of acting as a 'Rambo regulator' which discriminates against smaller brokerage operations.
Ireland's central bank launches insurance guide
IRELAND - A new information leaflet for consumers about buying investment and insurance products was launched by the Irish central bank on Tuesday.
Irish association calls for central bank reform
IRELAND - The Consumers' Association of Ireland has called for a lessening of the power of the Department of Finance and the Central Bank in how the new financial regulator will work.
Ireland's central bank staff win euro bonus
IRELAND - Employees at Ireland's Central Bank have won a £1,300 bonus for working during the change-over to the common European currency last New Year's day.
O'Connell swaps central bank for sporting role
FEATURE - Central banks aren't the only ones to hold gold. The Brazilian World Cup football team will tell you that, and they've got plenty in reserves over the years. But CentralBankNet learns that the, oh so, unlucky Irish team are set to receive help,…
Central Bank of Ireland, Summer 2002 Bulletin
REPORT - The Central Bank of Ireland published on Friday its Quarterly Bulletin for Summer 2002. The report highlights that economic activity in Ireland seems to have picked up modestly from its nadir in the third quarter of last year.
Irish central bank outlines regulatory duties
IRELAND - The central bank has written to the Government on the scope of its regulatory duties in the aftermath of the Allfirst fraud, which cost AIB dollars $691 million.
Central Bank of Ireland - Annual Report 2001
ANNUAL REPORT - The Central Bank of Ireland has issued its annual report for 2001.
Irish growth rate set to dip says CB
IRELAND - Economic growth in Ireland is set to halve in 2002, but next year should see an upturn, according to the country's central bank.
AIB signs new risk-control agreement
US - The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, the Maryland Commissioner of Financial Regulation and the Central Bank of Ireland have signed a written agreement with Allied Irish Banks, Allfirst Financial and Allfirst Bank setting out the steps to be taken…
Coin collectors feeling short-changed in Ireland
IRELAND - Coin collectors seeking Irish euro coins have run into difficulties obtaining the new currency from the Central Bank.
Ireland asks - Please be gentle with your euros
IRELAND - The new euro notes are taking a battering in Ireland. Despite being in circulation only four months some of them have deteriorated to such an extent that they will have to be replaced.
Speech by J Hurley, Ireland's central bank, 9 Apr
SPEECH - In his first public speech since assuming the governor's role, Mr Hurley signalled the need for some refinement of existing regulation following the fraud at AIB's US subsidiary, Allfirst. The Bank has serious concerns about controls that failed…
Legislation may see expanded role for Irish c bank
IRELAND - The Minister for Finance in Ireland, Mr McCreevy, has laid the foundation for the creation of a restructured Central Bank that will incorporate consumer protection and prudential regulation of the financial services sector.
Irish central bank calls for risk control review
IRELAND - Ireland's central bank on Wednesday said it had told all the country's credit institutions to review their risk control systems in the wake of the $691 million trading scandal at Allied Irish Banks.
Irish c bank "seriously concerned" by AIB report
IRELAND - The Central Bank of Ireland said Thursday it is "seriously concerned" by what has emerged from the so-called Ludwig report into fraudulent trading activities at Allied Irish Banks PLC (U.ALB).
New man taking over at head of Irish central bank
IRELAND - Irishman John Hurley becomes the newest member of the European Central Bank's governing council on Monday when he takes up the reins as governor of the Central Bank of Ireland.
Auditing guide on banks
IRELAND - Auditors of banks have been issued with guidance notes to help them decide when they should report matters of concern to the Central Bank. Similar practice notes from the Auditing Practices Board will be issued for the auditing of insurers and…
Fake note scam hits 50 shops
IRELAND - Forged euro notes were handed in to 50 Irish businesses last week, it emerged yesterday.
Banks review systems for managing risk
UK - Risk managers at banks in Britain and Ireland are re-examining defences against rogue traders following the loss of $750m (£532m) by Allied Irish Banks last week.
Punt passes away quietly
IRELAND - The Irish pound ceased to be legal tender from midnight on Saturday as Ireland became the second country within the eurozone - after the Netherlands - to ditch its old notes and coins.