Banking & Payments Federation Ireland

Dublin
Banking and Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI) is the voice of banking, payments and fintech in Ireland, with over 100 domestic and international members.
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Banking & Payments Federation Ireland
Floor 3
One Molesworth Street
Dublin
D02 RF29

We mobilise the sector’s collective resources and insights to deliver value and benefit to members, enabling them to build competitive sustainable businesses which support customers, the economy and society.

Delivering a range of services through our specialist team, BPFI also offers an Associate network through which we offer many of the benefits of membership to the leading professional service firms that provide related advisory and consultancy services.

BPFI maintains open and sustainable relationships with stakeholders, policy makers, regulators, legislators, representative groups and the media. We strive to bring certain key values to all of our working relationships:

  • Partnership – the hallmark of our approach
  • Expertise - in support of the banking and payments agenda
  • Solutions driven - a focus on identifying and delivering solutions
  • Integrity – at the core of our activities
  • Agility – to accommodate our members and stakeholders.

We work in partnership with stakeholders to deliver the following goals:

  • facilitate an environment that is conducive to sustainable and profitable banking and payments activity and which supports customers, the economy and society
  • bring timely representation, insight and influence to bear on the shaping of national and EU regulation, initiatives and thinking
  • provide thought leadership and proactive interventions on matters of common interest to the sector and the wider economy
  • actively engage and work to restore trust and confidence in the sector
  • develop and lead a strategic vision for a modern and compliant payments infrastructure in the interest of all stakeholders.

Through the work of our Brussels based office, our active membership of the European Banking Federation and our well-established EU and international networks, we are well placed to represent Ireland’s banking and payments industry at an international level.

Upcoming Events

  • BPFI National Banking Conference 2026
    BPFI National Banking Conference 2026
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    • Almost €19 million lost by SMEs to email‑related scams over the past two years, as invoice‑redirection fraud continues to dominate
      Almost €19 million lost by SMEs to email‑related scams over the past two years, as invoice‑redirection fraud continues to dominate
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    • Outlook positive for housing market in 2026 but steep decline in housing commencements points to risks in supply next year
      Outlook positive for housing market in 2026 but steep decline in housing commencements points to risks in supply next year
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    • BPFI statement on the publication of Access to Cash infrastructure data
      BPFI statement on the publication of Access to Cash infrastructure data
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    • Mortgage approval levels remain strong despite slowdown in January
      Mortgage approval levels remain strong despite slowdown in January
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    • Over €30 billion worth of contactless payments made in 2025 as cash withdrawals decline
      Over €30 billion worth of contactless payments made in 2025 as cash withdrawals decline
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    • €1.5 billion in funds advanced to businesses in Ireland through invoice finance in Q3 2025
      €1.5 billion in funds advanced to businesses in Ireland through invoice finance in Q3 2025
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    • BPFI calls for introduction of a domestic Savings & Investment Account as EU leaders meet to debate Europe’s competitiveness
      BPFI calls for introduction of a domestic Savings & Investment Account as EU leaders meet to debate Europe’s competitiveness
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    • Banking sector urges government to drive progress on competitiveness, regulatory reform and mobilising household savings during Ireland’s EU Presidency
      Banking sector urges government to drive progress on competitiveness, regulatory reform and mobilising household savings during Ireland’s EU Presidency
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    • First-time buyer mortgage approvals reached highest year-to-date levels on record by November, while mover purchase activity continued to slow
      First-time buyer mortgage approvals reached highest year-to-date levels on record by November, while mover purchase activity continued to slow
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    • Subdued housing activity and potential labour constraints could impact future output
      Subdued housing activity and potential labour constraints could impact future output
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    • Three in four Irish adults say they have savings accounts, but less than half hold any type of investment
      Three in four Irish adults say they have savings accounts, but less than half hold any type of investment
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    • Launch of cross-sector campaign on human trafficking calls for public vigilance amid rising cases across Ireland
      Launch of cross-sector campaign on human trafficking calls for public vigilance amid rising cases across Ireland
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    • Over 50s warned to be on high alert for investment scams following marked increase in adverts featuring AI-generated celebrity endorsements
      Over 50s warned to be on high alert for investment scams following marked increase in adverts featuring AI-generated celebrity endorsements
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    • Personal loans reach record high of over €750 million in Q2 2025, with car loan values up by almost 16% and green loans up over 24% year on year
      Personal loans reach record high of over €750 million in Q2 2025, with car loan values up by almost 16% and green loans up over 24% year on year
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    • Over 27,000 first time buyer mortgages drawn down in the 12 months to end of September, the highest annualised number since 2007
      Over 27,000 first time buyer mortgages drawn down in the 12 months to end of September, the highest annualised number since 2007
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    • As banks and payment providers rollout SEPA Instant payments and Verification of Payee for faster, safer payments, consumers and businesses urged to prepare for upcoming changes
      As banks and payment providers rollout SEPA Instant payments and Verification of Payee for faster, safer payments, consumers and businesses urged to prepare for upcoming changes
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    • As banks and payment providers rollout SEPA Instant payments and Verification of Payee for faster, safer payments, consumers and businesses urged to prepare for upcoming changes
      As banks and payment providers rollout SEPA Instant payments and Verification of Payee for faster, safer payments, consumers and businesses urged to prepare for upcoming changes
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    • Almost €9.4 million laundered through money mule accounts in the 12 months to June 2025
      Almost €9.4 million laundered through money mule accounts in the 12 months to June 2025
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    • Almost 60% of contactless payments in shops, restaurants and other retail outlets were made using mobile wallets rather than cards in first half of 2025
      Almost 60% of contactless payments in shops, restaurants and other retail outlets were made using mobile wallets rather than cards in first half of 2025
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    • Diversified finance key to boosting social housing output and meeting revised housing targets
      Diversified finance key to boosting social housing output and meeting revised housing targets
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    • New Irish mobile payment service ‘Zippay’ to launch in early 2026
      New Irish mobile payment service ‘Zippay’ to launch in early 2026
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    • Mortgage approvals reach almost €1.8 billion in July 2025, the highest level on record
      Mortgage approvals reach almost €1.8 billion in July 2025, the highest level on record
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    • Mortgage drawdown values reached almost €6.2 billion in the first half of 2025, the highest H1 values since 2008
      Mortgage drawdown values reached almost €6.2 billion in the first half of 2025, the highest H1 values since 2008
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    • Holidaymakers urged to be on high alert for travel scams as fraudsters ramp up activity over the summer months
      Holidaymakers urged to be on high alert for travel scams as fraudsters ramp up activity over the summer months
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    • As demand for housing continues and output stalls, coordinated national and local planning efforts needed to meet future demand
      As demand for housing continues and output stalls, coordinated national and local planning efforts needed to meet future demand
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    • Billy Kane, Founder and Chief Executive of Finance Ireland, appointed to Board of Banking & Payments Federation Ireland
      Billy Kane, Founder and Chief Executive of Finance Ireland, appointed to Board of Banking & Payments Federation Ireland
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    • Mortgage approvals continued to grow in April as first-time buyer activity reached new highs
      Mortgage approvals continued to grow in April as first-time buyer activity reached new highs
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    • Tourism sector may play increasingly important role in supporting balanced, long-term economic growth
      Tourism sector may play increasingly important role in supporting balanced, long-term economic growth
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    • Regulation, housing supply and the green transition top the agenda at the BPFI National Banking Conference 2025
      Regulation, housing supply and the green transition top the agenda at the BPFI National Banking Conference 2025
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    • Barry Manning, Head of Transaction Banking at Danske Bank Ireland, appointed to Board of BPFI and re-appointed as Chair of the Irish Payments Council
      Barry Manning, Head of Transaction Banking at Danske Bank Ireland, appointed to Board of BPFI and re-appointed as Chair of the Irish Payments Council
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    • Mortgage activity remains strong with drawdowns up over 10% in volume and almost 20% in value in Q1 2025
      Mortgage activity remains strong with drawdowns up over 10% in volume and almost 20% in value in Q1 2025
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    • Continued growth expected in the Irish fintech sector, but geo-political tensions will present risks to investment decisions
      Continued growth expected in the Irish fintech sector, but geo-political tensions will present risks to investment decisions
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    • Almost 90% of card payments made in shops, restaurants and other retail outlets in 2024 were contactless
      Almost 90% of card payments made in shops, restaurants and other retail outlets in 2024 were contactless
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    • Mortgage approvals remain stable despite slowdown in activity in February
      Mortgage approvals remain stable despite slowdown in activity in February
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    • Land, capital and labour issues must be addressed to increase housing output in the short term
      Land, capital and labour issues must be addressed to increase housing output in the short term
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    • Ireland’s first cross-sector Anti-Fraud Forum chaired by BPFI takes place today to strengthen national response to financial crime
      Ireland’s first cross-sector Anti-Fraud Forum chaired by BPFI takes place today to strengthen national response to financial crime
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    • Steady growth in mortgage approvals continued in January 2025
      Steady growth in mortgage approvals continued in January 2025
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    • Surge in car and home improvement loans as personal loan values reached record levels in Q3 2024, valued at €670 million
      Surge in car and home improvement loans as personal loan values reached record levels in Q3 2024, valued at €670 million
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    • Non-bank lenders playing vital role in economy with €20 billion in credit to Irish households and small businesses by end of 2023
      Non-bank lenders playing vital role in economy with €20 billion in credit to Irish households and small businesses by end of 2023
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    • Susan Russell, Chief Executive of the Retail Ireland division of Bank of Ireland Group
      Susan Russell, Chief Executive of the Retail Ireland division of Bank of Ireland Group
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    • First-time buyer mortgage approvals reached record highs in November 2024
      First-time buyer mortgage approvals reached record highs in November 2024
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    • One in five regular online shoppers lost money through scams in past year according to new research, as FraudSMART launches ‘Scamchecker.ie’ for peak Christmas shopping period
      One in five regular online shoppers lost money through scams in past year according to new research, as FraudSMART launches ‘Scamchecker.ie’ for peak Christmas shopping period
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    • Personal loans soared to highest levels on record in Q2 2024 with over 60,000 drawdowns valued at €641 million
      Personal loans soared to highest levels on record in Q2 2024 with over 60,000 drawdowns valued at €641 million
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    • Steep decline in productivity in key SME sectors requires move from one-off State subsidies to targeted investment in training and capital
      Steep decline in productivity in key SME sectors requires move from one-off State subsidies to targeted investment in training and capital
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    • Consumers warned of new ‘direct debit’ scam convincing victims their bank account has been hacked and tricking them into transferring their money to a ‘safe account’
      Consumers warned of new ‘direct debit’ scam convincing victims their bank account has been hacked and tricking them into transferring their money to a ‘safe account’
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    • Almost €25 billion worth of contactless payments annually with more than half now made by mobile wallets rather than card
      Almost €25 billion worth of contactless payments annually with more than half now made by mobile wallets rather than card
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    • Demand for home purchases remains robust but increasing share of apartments may affect speed of housing delivery in 2024
      Demand for home purchases remains robust but increasing share of apartments may affect speed of housing delivery in 2024
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    • Over €44 million laundered through money mule accounts in last three years, as one in three 18–24-year-olds admit being willing to use their bank account to transfer funds
      Over €44 million laundered through money mule accounts in last three years, as one in three 18–24-year-olds admit being willing to use their bank account to transfer funds
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    • Banking industry calls for credit guarantee scheme for SME builders to unlock critical finance required to meet housing targets – BPFI report
      Banking industry calls for credit guarantee scheme for SME builders to unlock critical finance required to meet housing targets – BPFI report
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    • Housing construction activity rose sharply in first four months of 2024 but delivery may require increased labour capacity.
      Housing construction activity rose sharply in first four months of 2024 but delivery may require increased labour capacity.
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    • BPFI statement re ECB interest rate announcement
      BPFI statement re ECB interest rate announcement
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    • Latest figures show fraudsters stole almost €100m through frauds and scams in 2023 as holiday makers warned to be extra vigilant for card fraud over the summer season.
      Latest figures show fraudsters stole almost €100m through frauds and scams in 2023 as holiday makers warned to be extra vigilant for card fraud over the summer season.
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    • Strong growth in mortgage approvals in April as volumes rise by 14% year on year
      Strong growth in mortgage approvals in April as volumes rise by 14% year on year
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    • Over €12 billion spent using mobile wallets in 12 months to March 2024, more than half the value of all contactless payments
      Over €12 billion spent using mobile wallets in 12 months to March 2024, more than half the value of all contactless payments
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    • Victims of fraud being re-targeted by criminals as highly convincing investment scams continue to rise
      Victims of fraud being re-targeted by criminals as highly convincing investment scams continue to rise
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    • Slowdown in mortgage drawdowns largely driven by switching in Q1 2024
      Slowdown in mortgage drawdowns largely driven by switching in Q1 2024
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    • Businesses urged to avoid payment delays to wages and salaries due to upcoming European May Day holiday
      Businesses urged to avoid payment delays to wages and salaries due to upcoming European May Day holiday
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    • New research reveals consumers want to ‘go green’ but cost and practicalities often outweigh decisions
      New research reveals consumers want to ‘go green’ but cost and practicalities often outweigh decisions
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    • Government supports to enhance SME productivity will be needed to support the sector’s future viability in the face of rising labour costs
      Government supports to enhance SME productivity will be needed to support the sector’s future viability in the face of rising labour costs
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    • First-time buyer mortgage approvals reached record annualised high of €9 billion in February
      First-time buyer mortgage approvals reached record annualised high of €9 billion in February
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    • More than 40% of FIBI firms expect to increase the number of people employed in 2024
      More than 40% of FIBI firms expect to increase the number of people employed in 2024
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    •  Access to Cash Bill, Opening Statement from Brian Hayes, Banking & Payments Federation Ireland to JOC Finance
      Access to Cash Bill, Opening Statement from Brian Hayes, Banking & Payments Federation Ireland to JOC Finance
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    • New figures show an almost 26% jump in fraudulent scams in first half of 2023 as consumers warned to be on high alert for investment fraud
      New figures show an almost 26% jump in fraudulent scams in first half of 2023 as consumers warned to be on high alert for investment fraud
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    • Overall mortgage activity declined in 2023, largely driven by a sharp drop in switching
      Overall mortgage activity declined in 2023, largely driven by a sharp drop in switching
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    • First-time buyer mortgage activity reached historic highs in 12 months to end of November, despite overall slowdown – latest BPFI figures
      First-time buyer mortgage activity reached historic highs in 12 months to end of November, despite overall slowdown – latest BPFI figures
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    • Increased housing supply expected in 2024 but affordability issues remain as construction costs continue to rise – BPFI Housing Market Monitor
      Increased housing supply expected in 2024 but affordability issues remain as construction costs continue to rise – BPFI Housing Market Monitor
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    • BPFI welcomes the launch of the National Payments Strategy (NPS) consultation proces
      BPFI welcomes the launch of the National Payments Strategy (NPS) consultation proces
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    • 72% of senior bank executives report skills shortages as competition for talent in non-traditional banking roles intensifies
      72% of senior bank executives report skills shortages as competition for talent in non-traditional banking roles intensifies
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    • First-time buyer mortgage approval activity reached new highs in 12 months to end of October, amid wider market slowdown
      First-time buyer mortgage approval activity reached new highs in 12 months to end of October, amid wider market slowdown
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    • Median first-time buyer mortgages and household incomes reach highest level on record – BPFI mortgage report
      Median first-time buyer mortgages and household incomes reach highest level on record – BPFI mortgage report
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    • Online and mobile banking payments jump 60% since 2018 with cheque usage halving over the same period
      Online and mobile banking payments jump 60% since 2018 with cheque usage halving over the same period
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    • First-time buyer mortgage approvals exceeded 30,000 for the first time in the 12 months to August 2023
      First-time buyer mortgage approvals exceeded 30,000 for the first time in the 12 months to August 2023
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    • Cathy Bryce, Managing Director of Capital Markets AIB, appointed first female President
      Cathy Bryce, Managing Director of Capital Markets AIB, appointed first female President
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    • Banking industry announces support measures for mortgage customers
      Banking industry announces support measures for mortgage customers
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    • First-time buyer mortgage activity remains strong amid wider market slowdown, according to latest figures from BPFI
      First-time buyer mortgage activity remains strong amid wider market slowdown, according to latest figures from BPFI
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    • Surge in car and home improvement loans in first quarter of 2023 as personal lending hits €481 million – BPFI Personal Loan Report
      Surge in car and home improvement loans in first quarter of 2023 as personal lending hits €481 million – BPFI Personal Loan Report
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    • First-time buyers continue to buck declining trend in mortgage approvals to reach record highs, according to latest figures from BPFI
      First-time buyers continue to buck declining trend in mortgage approvals to reach record highs, according to latest figures from BPFI
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    • Latest figures from BPFI show continued growth in first-time buyer mortgage approvals amid general slowdown
      Latest figures from BPFI show continued growth in first-time buyer mortgage approvals amid general slowdown
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    • Home prices have risen faster than mortgage values as borrowers remain prudent
      Home prices have risen faster than mortgage values as borrowers remain prudent
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    • New survey reveals younger people more likely to invest in cryptocurrencies, invest online and use informal information sources when investing – BPFI
      New survey reveals younger people more likely to invest in cryptocurrencies, invest online and use informal information sources when investing – BPFI
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    • As government supports for businesses expire, many SMEs will rely on increased consumer spending
      As government supports for businesses expire, many SMEs will rely on increased consumer spending
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    • Dedicated supports for vulnerable customers moving bank account remain in place across retail banks ahead of Ulster Bank closures today
      Dedicated supports for vulnerable customers moving bank account remain in place across retail banks ahead of Ulster Bank closures today
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    • Record high of almost €17.9 billion spent using contactless payments made in 2022, over 31% rise on 2021
      Record high of almost €17.9 billion spent using contactless payments made in 2022, over 31% rise on 2021
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    • Latest mortgage data from BPFI shows slowdown in mortgage approvals in February
      Latest mortgage data from BPFI shows slowdown in mortgage approvals in February
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    • Barry Manning, Head of Transaction Banking at Danske Bank Ireland
      Barry Manning, Head of Transaction Banking at Danske Bank Ireland
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    • FraudSMART warns of marked rise in serious investment scams
      FraudSMART warns of marked rise in serious investment scams
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    • Latest mortgage figures from BPFI show over €1 billion in mortgage approvals in January 2023
      Latest mortgage figures from BPFI show over €1 billion in mortgage approvals in January 2023
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    • Personal loan drawdowns jump to €1.6bn in 2022, up by almost 19% on previous year
      Personal loan drawdowns jump to €1.6bn in 2022, up by almost 19% on previous year
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    • Almost €14.1 billion worth of mortgage drawdowns in 2022, the highest since 2008
      Almost €14.1 billion worth of mortgage drawdowns in 2022, the highest since 2008
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    • Jim O’Keeffe, Managing Director of Retail Banking AIB
      Jim O’Keeffe, Managing Director of Retail Banking AIB
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    • Latest mortgage figures from BPFI show almost €1.5 billion in mortgage approvals in November 2022
      Latest mortgage figures from BPFI show almost €1.5 billion in mortgage approvals in November 2022
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    • Nearly €4.8 billion worth of contactless payments made in Q3 2022
      Nearly €4.8 billion worth of contactless payments made in Q3 2022
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    • Resilient housing demand means price pressures will remain unless supply increases substantially – latest BPFI Housing Market Monitor
      Resilient housing demand means price pressures will remain unless supply increases substantially – latest BPFI Housing Market Monitor
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    • BPFI Statement in response to publication of Banking Review Report
      BPFI Statement in response to publication of Banking Review Report
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    • Growth in mortgage approvals to almost €1.5bn in October driven by sharp increase in switching activity
      Growth in mortgage approvals to almost €1.5bn in October driven by sharp increase in switching activity
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    • Fraudsters stole nearly €45m through frauds and scams in second half of 2021, up 37% on previous year
      Fraudsters stole nearly €45m through frauds and scams in second half of 2021, up 37% on previous year
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    • Average mortgage repayments rise by €110 for FTBs
      Average mortgage repayments rise by €110 for FTBs
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    • SMEs urged to take action on moving bank account as latest figures show
      SMEs urged to take action on moving bank account as latest figures show
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    •  Personal loans volumes grew by 12.1% year on year in Q3 2022
      Personal loans volumes grew by 12.1% year on year in Q3 2022
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    • BPFI Sustainable Finance Paper sets out key recommendations to enable
      BPFI Sustainable Finance Paper sets out key recommendations to enable
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    • Over €12m illegally transferred via money mule accounts in H1 2022
      Over €12m illegally transferred via money mule accounts in H1 2022
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    • Dedicated phonelines for vulnerable customers moving bank account
      Dedicated phonelines for vulnerable customers moving bank account
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    • BPFI host roundtable with Central Bank, ComReg and CRU -
      BPFI host roundtable with Central Bank, ComReg and CRU -
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    • Online and mobile banking payments hit record highs in Q2 2022 as contactless payments continue to surge
      Online and mobile banking payments hit record highs in Q2 2022 as contactless payments continue to surge
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    • Latest mortgage data from BPFI shows €1.4 billion in mortgage approvals in July
      Latest mortgage data from BPFI shows €1.4 billion in mortgage approvals in July
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    • Personal loan drawdowns jump by 20% year on year in Q2 2022 - BPFI Personal Loans Report
      Personal loan drawdowns jump by 20% year on year in Q2 2022 - BPFI Personal Loans Report
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    • Text message scams cost victims average of €1,700 in H1 2022 with businesses suffering average losses of €14,000 due to invoice fraud – new FraudSMART figures
      Text message scams cost victims average of €1,700 in H1 2022 with businesses suffering average losses of €14,000 due to invoice fraud – new FraudSMART figures
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    • Strong growth in homebuyer mortgage drawdowns in Q2 2022 with good pipeline of approvals driven by switchers
      Strong growth in homebuyer mortgage drawdowns in Q2 2022 with good pipeline of approvals driven by switchers
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    • Continued growth in mortgage approvals in May with switching volumes and values more than doubling year on year
      Continued growth in mortgage approvals in May with switching volumes and values more than doubling year on year
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    • New BPFI figures show some 222,000 personal current accounts opened by the main retail banks to date in 2022
      New BPFI figures show some 222,000 personal current accounts opened by the main retail banks to date in 2022
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    • BPFI Statement re meeting with Central Bank of Ireland on the migration of customer accounts
      BPFI Statement re meeting with Central Bank of Ireland on the migration of customer accounts
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    • Online and mobile banking payments continue strong growth in Q1 2022 as cheque volumes hit record low
      Online and mobile banking payments continue strong growth in Q1 2022 as cheque volumes hit record low
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    • Increasing supply may be easing house price growth but cost pressures are building – BPFI Housing Market Monitor
      Increasing supply may be easing house price growth but cost pressures are building – BPFI Housing Market Monitor
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    • Latest mortgage data from BPFI shows almost €1.2 billion in mortgage approvals in April
      Latest mortgage data from BPFI shows almost €1.2 billion in mortgage approvals in April
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    • New mortgage customers need significantly higher incomes than in the past
      New mortgage customers need significantly higher incomes than in the past
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    • Rocky road to recovery ahead for many SMEs who face imminent end of pandemic supports and rising cost pressures
      Rocky road to recovery ahead for many SMEs who face imminent end of pandemic supports and rising cost pressures
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    • Latest mortgage approvals figures show continued year-on-year growth in January 2022
      Latest mortgage approvals figures show continued year-on-year growth in January 2022
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    • BPFI Statement re Central Bank Review on Call Centre Findings and Future Customer Activity following exit of two retail banks
      BPFI Statement re Central Bank Review on Call Centre Findings and Future Customer Activity following exit of two retail banks
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    •  Online and mobile banking payments continued to surge in 2021 as card spending also reached new heights but cheques hit new low
      Online and mobile banking payments continued to surge in 2021 as card spending also reached new heights but cheques hit new low
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    • More than 140,000 personal loans worth €1.4 billion drawn down in 2021
      More than 140,000 personal loans worth €1.4 billion drawn down in 2021
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    • Over 20% of young women do not have control over their finances and are more likely to rely on others for help managing their money
      Over 20% of young women do not have control over their finances and are more likely to rely on others for help managing their money
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    • Ireland’s international banking sector moves up EU and world rankings as a key strategic location for accessing Europe post Brexit
      Ireland’s international banking sector moves up EU and world rankings as a key strategic location for accessing Europe post Brexit
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    • Latest mortgage data from BPFI shows almost €1.3 billion in mortgage approvals in November 2021
      Latest mortgage data from BPFI shows almost €1.3 billion in mortgage approvals in November 2021
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    • Payment card fraud hits €24 million in 2020 with majority of debit and credit card fraud taking place online
      Payment card fraud hits €24 million in 2020 with majority of debit and credit card fraud taking place online
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    • BPFI Statement on the Terms of Reference for the Banking Review Report
      BPFI Statement on the Terms of Reference for the Banking Review Report
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    • Latest mortgage data from BPFI shows strong growth in mortgage drawdowns and approvals
      Latest mortgage data from BPFI shows strong growth in mortgage drawdowns and approvals
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    • Banks to play a critical role in driving a carbon neutral future
      Banks to play a critical role in driving a carbon neutral future
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    • Fraudulent scams jump almost 80% in 2020 with victims tricked out of a total of almost €16 million, up 51% on 2019
      Fraudulent scams jump almost 80% in 2020 with victims tricked out of a total of almost €16 million, up 51% on 2019
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    • Retail banking sector undergoing unprecedented transformation
      Retail banking sector undergoing unprecedented transformation
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    • Almost €1.2 billion worth of mortgages approved in August - BPFI
      Almost €1.2 billion worth of mortgages approved in August - BPFI
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    • Electronic payments continued to grow strongly as Covid restrictions were eased and business activity increased
      Electronic payments continued to grow strongly as Covid restrictions were eased and business activity increased
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    • Housing activity increases significantly with construction and mortgage pipeline pointing to strong growth potential as Q2 housing completions now on a par with 2019 level
      Housing activity increases significantly with construction and mortgage pipeline pointing to strong growth potential as Q2 housing completions now on a par with 2019 level
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    • FraudSMART renews appeal to young people parents to be wary of dangers and consequences of money muling
      FraudSMART renews appeal to young people parents to be wary of dangers and consequences of money muling
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    • BPFI Statement re Individual Accountability Framework
      BPFI Statement re Individual Accountability Framework
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    • Latest mortgage data from BPFI shows strong growth in mortgage drawdowns
      Latest mortgage data from BPFI shows strong growth in mortgage drawdowns
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    • Deloitte Financial Services Innovation Awards celebrate and recognise pioneers across the Financial Services ecosystem
      Deloitte Financial Services Innovation Awards celebrate and recognise pioneers across the Financial Services ecosystem
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    • Banks undertaking significant engagement with 140,000 customers currently on payment breaks
      Banks undertaking significant engagement with 140,000 customers currently on payment breaks
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    • More challenging period ahead as mortgage market activity looks set to be impacted by Covid-19 crisis
      More challenging period ahead as mortgage market activity looks set to be impacted by Covid-19 crisis
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    • BPFI members confirm Payment Break extension from three months to six months for those directly impacted by Covid-19
      BPFI members confirm Payment Break extension from three months to six months for those directly impacted by Covid-19
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    • Businesses urged to avoid payment delays to wages and salaries due to upcoming European May Day holiday on Friday May 1st
      Businesses urged to avoid payment delays to wages and salaries due to upcoming European May Day holiday on Friday May 1st
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    • Banks clarify position on mortgage application process
      Banks clarify position on mortgage application process
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    • BPFI publishes new guide for businesses highlighting dangers of prominent covid-19 scams
      BPFI publishes new guide for businesses highlighting dangers of prominent covid-19 scams
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    • Dedicated phonelines for cocooning and vulnerable bank customers set up by five retail banks
      Dedicated phonelines for cocooning and vulnerable bank customers set up by five retail banks
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    • 28,000 mortgage payment breaks have been processed or are in the middle of being processed and 8,000 to 10,000 SME breaks
      28,000 mortgage payment breaks have been processed or are in the middle of being processed and 8,000 to 10,000 SME breaks
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    • Banks prioritise Covid-19 impacted customers as volume of calls for mortgage support reaches 7,000 per day
      Banks prioritise Covid-19 impacted customers as volume of calls for mortgage support reaches 7,000 per day
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    • BPFI Statement following meeting with Central Bank of Ireland
      BPFI Statement following meeting with Central Bank of Ireland
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    • Banks set out joint plan to support businesses and personal customers impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic
      Banks set out joint plan to support businesses and personal customers impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic
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    • BPFI and retail banks engaging with Department of Finance to facilitate State-sponsored unemployment refund scheme
      BPFI and retail banks engaging with Department of Finance to facilitate State-sponsored unemployment refund scheme
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      Lower costs and better coordination needed to deliver affordable housing – BPFI Housing Market Monitor
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      First-time buyers continue to drive mortgage drawdown and approvals activity - BPFI data
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