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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 27 Mar 2026Almost €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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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 12 Mar 2026Outlook positive for housing market in 2026 but steep decline in housing commencements points to risks in supply next year
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 25 Feb 2026BPFI statement on the publication of Access to Cash infrastructure data
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 24 Feb 2026Mortgage approval levels remain strong despite slowdown in January
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 19 Feb 2026Over €30 billion worth of contactless payments made in 2025 as cash withdrawals decline
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 17 Feb 2026€1.5 billion in funds advanced to businesses in Ireland through invoice finance in Q3 2025
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 12 Feb 2026BPFI calls for introduction of a domestic Savings & Investment Account as EU leaders meet to debate Europe’s competitiveness
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 26 Jan 2026Banking sector urges government to drive progress on competitiveness, regulatory reform and mobilising household savings during Ireland’s EU Presidency
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 07 Jan 2026First-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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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 19 Dec 2025Subdued housing activity and potential labour constraints could impact future output
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 02 Dec 2025
Three in four Irish adults say they have savings accounts, but less than half hold any type of investment
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 27 Nov 2025Launch of cross-sector campaign on human trafficking calls for public vigilance amid rising cases across Ireland
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 10 Nov 2025Over 50s warned to be on high alert for investment scams following marked increase in adverts featuring AI-generated celebrity endorsements
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 07 Nov 2025Personal 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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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 24 Oct 2025
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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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 06 Oct 2025As 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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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 03 Oct 2025
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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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 22 Sep 2025Almost €9.4 million laundered through money mule accounts in the 12 months to June 2025
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 19 Sep 2025Almost 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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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 15 Sep 2025Diversified finance key to boosting social housing output and meeting revised housing targets
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 08 Sep 2025New Irish mobile payment service ‘Zippay’ to launch in early 2026
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 29 Aug 2025Mortgage approvals reach almost €1.8 billion in July 2025, the highest level on record
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 25 Jul 2025
Mortgage drawdown values reached almost €6.2 billion in the first half of 2025, the highest H1 values since 2008
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 18 Jun 2025Holidaymakers urged to be on high alert for travel scams as fraudsters ramp up activity over the summer months
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 12 Jun 2025As demand for housing continues and output stalls, coordinated national and local planning efforts needed to meet future demand
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 09 Jun 2025Billy Kane, Founder and Chief Executive of Finance Ireland, appointed to Board of Banking & Payments Federation Ireland
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 30 May 2025Mortgage approvals continued to grow in April as first-time buyer activity reached new highs
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 26 May 2025
Tourism sector may play increasingly important role in supporting balanced, long-term economic growth
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 20 May 2025Regulation, housing supply and the green transition top the agenda at the BPFI National Banking Conference 2025
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 14 May 2025Barry 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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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 29 Apr 2025Mortgage activity remains strong with drawdowns up over 10% in volume and almost 20% in value in Q1 2025
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 25 Apr 2025Continued growth expected in the Irish fintech sector, but geo-political tensions will present risks to investment decisions
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 01 Apr 2025
Almost 90% of card payments made in shops, restaurants and other retail outlets in 2024 were contactless
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 28 Mar 2025Mortgage approvals remain stable despite slowdown in activity in February
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 21 Mar 2025Land, capital and labour issues must be addressed to increase housing output in the short term
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 19 Mar 2025Ireland’s first cross-sector Anti-Fraud Forum chaired by BPFI takes place today to strengthen national response to financial crime
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 07 Mar 2025
Steady growth in mortgage approvals continued in January 2025
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 07 Feb 2025
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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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 20 Jan 2025Non-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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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 14 Jan 2025Susan Russell, Chief Executive of the Retail Ireland division of Bank of Ireland Group
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 10 Jan 2025
First-time buyer mortgage approvals reached record highs in November 2024
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 02 Dec 2024One 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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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 06 Nov 2024Personal loans soared to highest levels on record in Q2 2024 with over 60,000 drawdowns valued at €641 million
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 01 Nov 2024Steep 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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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 23 Oct 2024Consumers 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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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 11 Oct 2024Almost €25 billion worth of contactless payments annually with more than half now made by mobile wallets rather than card
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 24 Sep 2024Demand for home purchases remains robust but increasing share of apartments may affect speed of housing delivery in 2024
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 19 Sep 2024Over €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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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 12 Sep 2024Banking industry calls for credit guarantee scheme for SME builders to unlock critical finance required to meet housing targets – BPFI report
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 21 Jun 2024
Housing construction activity rose sharply in first four months of 2024 but delivery may require increased labour capacity.
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 06 Jun 2024BPFI statement re ECB interest rate announcement
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 03 Jun 2024
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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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 28 May 2024Strong growth in mortgage approvals in April as volumes rise by 14% year on year
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 16 May 2024Over €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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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 07 May 2024
Victims of fraud being re-targeted by criminals as highly convincing investment scams continue to rise
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 03 May 2024
Slowdown in mortgage drawdowns largely driven by switching in Q1 2024
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 29 Apr 2024Businesses urged to avoid payment delays to wages and salaries due to upcoming European May Day holiday
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 24 Apr 2024New research reveals consumers want to ‘go green’ but cost and practicalities often outweigh decisions
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 19 Apr 2024Government 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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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 28 Mar 2024First-time buyer mortgage approvals reached record annualised high of €9 billion in February
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 20 Mar 2024More than 40% of FIBI firms expect to increase the number of people employed in 2024
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 28 Feb 2024Access to Cash Bill, Opening Statement from Brian Hayes, Banking & Payments Federation Ireland to JOC Finance
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 06 Feb 2024New 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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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 26 Jan 2024
Overall mortgage activity declined in 2023, largely driven by a sharp drop in switching
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 09 Jan 2024First-time buyer mortgage activity reached historic highs in 12 months to end of November, despite overall slowdown – latest BPFI figures
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 20 Dec 2023
Increased housing supply expected in 2024 but affordability issues remain as construction costs continue to rise – BPFI Housing Market Monitor
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 12 Dec 2023BPFI welcomes the launch of the National Payments Strategy (NPS) consultation proces
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 04 Dec 202372% of senior bank executives report skills shortages as competition for talent in non-traditional banking roles intensifies
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 24 Nov 2023
First-time buyer mortgage approval activity reached new highs in 12 months to end of October, amid wider market slowdown
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 20 Nov 2023
Median first-time buyer mortgages and household incomes reach highest level on record – BPFI mortgage report
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 13 Oct 2023Online and mobile banking payments jump 60% since 2018 with cheque usage halving over the same period
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 29 Sep 2023
First-time buyer mortgage approvals exceeded 30,000 for the first time in the 12 months to August 2023
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 11 Sep 2023Cathy Bryce, Managing Director of Capital Markets AIB, appointed first female President
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 07 Sep 2023Banking industry announces support measures for mortgage customers
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 28 Aug 2023First-time buyer mortgage activity remains strong amid wider market slowdown, according to latest figures from BPFI
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 09 Aug 2023
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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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 27 Jun 2023First-time buyers continue to buck declining trend in mortgage approvals to reach record highs, according to latest figures from BPFI
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 20 Jun 2023Latest figures from BPFI show continued growth in first-time buyer mortgage approvals amid general slowdown
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 24 May 2023
Home prices have risen faster than mortgage values as borrowers remain prudent
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 15 May 2023New survey reveals younger people more likely to invest in cryptocurrencies, invest online and use informal information sources when investing – BPFI
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 26 Apr 2023As government supports for businesses expire, many SMEs will rely on increased consumer spending
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 21 Apr 2023
Dedicated supports for vulnerable customers moving bank account remain in place across retail banks ahead of Ulster Bank closures today
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 28 Mar 2023
Record high of almost €17.9 billion spent using contactless payments made in 2022, over 31% rise on 2021
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 24 Mar 2023
Latest mortgage data from BPFI shows slowdown in mortgage approvals in February
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 22 Mar 2023Barry Manning, Head of Transaction Banking at Danske Bank Ireland
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 10 Mar 2023
FraudSMART warns of marked rise in serious investment scams
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 28 Feb 2023
Latest mortgage figures from BPFI show over €1 billion in mortgage approvals in January 2023
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 09 Feb 2023
Personal loan drawdowns jump to €1.6bn in 2022, up by almost 19% on previous year
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 01 Feb 2023Almost €14.1 billion worth of mortgage drawdowns in 2022, the highest since 2008
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 23 Jan 2023Jim O’Keeffe, Managing Director of Retail Banking AIB
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 13 Jan 2023
Latest mortgage figures from BPFI show almost €1.5 billion in mortgage approvals in November 2022
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 14 Dec 2022Nearly €4.8 billion worth of contactless payments made in Q3 2022
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 07 Dec 2022Resilient housing demand means price pressures will remain unless supply increases substantially – latest BPFI Housing Market Monitor
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 01 Dec 2022BPFI Statement in response to publication of Banking Review Report
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 25 Nov 2022
Growth in mortgage approvals to almost €1.5bn in October driven by sharp increase in switching activity
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 22 Nov 2022Fraudsters stole nearly €45m through frauds and scams in second half of 2021, up 37% on previous year
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 18 Nov 2022
Average mortgage repayments rise by €110 for FTBs
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 15 Nov 2022SMEs urged to take action on moving bank account as latest figures show
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 10 Nov 2022
Personal loans volumes grew by 12.1% year on year in Q3 2022
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by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 03 Nov 2022BPFI Sustainable Finance Paper sets out key recommendations to enable
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