# KBC Bank Ireland

Last year

2022

# Banking

Finance Committee hears update from KBC and Ulster Bank ahead of market withdrawal

Ulster Bank told the committee that around 1,000 accounts are currently on track to be frozen from 11 November.

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Oct 19th 2022, 3:20 PM

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# The Banks

KBC Bank fined €18.3 million by the Central Bank over tracker mortgage scandal

The Central Bank said the impact on customers was ‘devastating’.

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Sep 24th 2020, 12:35 PM

# compensation

After putting aside €4m last year to cover tracker scandal, KBC now says it'll cost €59m

KBC estimates up to 1,661 of its customers may have been impacted.

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Nov 16th 2017, 10:14 AM

# dear leo

High Court Master lashes KBC and tells father in arrears to write to Taoiseach

Edmund Honohan: ‘What kind of a way is that for a bank to approach its customers?’

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Nov 11th 2017, 6:15 AM

# KBC Bank Ireland

'Very real concern' among KBC workers as bank to decide its future in Ireland on Thursday

The results of a strategic review of KBC Group’s Irish activities will be announced this coming Thursday.

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Feb 7th 2017, 6:20 AM

# feeling good

Irish consumers haven't felt this good for 10 years

The figures from the ESRI and KBC Bank Ireland show consumer sentiment at its highest point for ten years.

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Jan 12th 2016, 3:12 PM

# Thumbs up

Two out of three ain't bad: another ratings agency gives Ireland an A

The move should spark even more interest in our government debt.

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Aug 15th 2014, 10:45 PM

# Steady as She Grows

Life in the slow lane: Irish business outlook 'steady' compared to bullish 2013

After major improvements towards the end of 2013, Irish businesses are making slower progress this year.

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Aug 5th 2014, 10:39 AM

# life in the slow lane

Two speed recovery underway with consumers unconvinced by economic 'upturn'

Irish consumers are still overwhelmingly negative about their personal finances, with many unconvinced of the impact of the economic recovery.

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Jul 7th 2014, 12:01 PM

# Out the door

On the way out? KBC Bank considers a sale of its Irish outfit

The Belgian outfit is focused on returning to profitability within two years, but then says that all options are on the table.

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Jun 17th 2014, 11:51 AM

# Ballot Box Blues

Did the elections cause a nosedive in how good we're feeling about the economy?

KBC Bank’s consumer sentiment survey tumbled last month, with the election blamed for widespread bad humour.

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Jun 9th 2014, 2:28 PM

# Bad Loans

KBC Bank halves loan impairments to €48 million

The bank is planning a blitz targeting new customers throughout the year.

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May 15th 2014, 11:39 AM

# feeling good

Irish consumers in 'notably more positive mood' last month

It appears that our bailout exit made consumers feel more confident about their own financial situation too.

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Jan 15th 2014, 12:04 PM

# Consumers

Concern over Budget 2014 weakened consumer sentiment last month

KBC Bank said the most recent survey seems to reflect a “broad endorsement of domestic economic policy” even if there is a sense that it will hurt household finances.

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Dec 3rd 2013, 12:24 PM

# Consumer Sentiment

Consumer sentiment weakened in February amid job concerns

Pressures on household finances and high-profile job losses contributed to the weakening of consumer sentiment in February.

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Mar 5th 2013, 2:15 PM

# Consumers

Consumer sentiment increases sharply in January

A significant drop in December took economists by surprise but confidence levels now appear to have stabilised.

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Feb 11th 2013, 12:01 PM

# Consumer Confidence

Irish consumer confidence rose in November

The KBC Bank Ireland/ESRI index shows a small amount of growth with sentiment at 63.8 in November compared to 60.9 in October.

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Dec 3rd 2012, 12:26 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Is speculation about the Budget impacting on your spending?

Is the talk of possible tax hikes and benefit cuts in next month’s Budget affecting how you spend your money right now?

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Nov 1st 2012, 10:17 AM

# KBC Bank Ireland

Irish business activity increasing but consumer sector displaying renewed weakness - survey

Concerns over the eurozone and the upcoming Budget are hitting companies expansion plans, say KBC Ireland/Chartered Accountants Ireland

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Oct 24th 2012, 6:30 AM

# Spending

Retail organisation urges against negative budget speculation

While consumer confidence is on the increase, Retail Excellence Ireland warns that spending continues to fall.

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Aug 10th 2012, 6:45 AM

# Business

Irish business activity "strengthens in early 2012"

A survey by KBC Bank Ireland/Chartered Accountants Ireland shows that Irish business activity levels show the first clear improvement since 2007.

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Apr 25th 2012, 6:30 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Do you feel more optimistic about the Irish economy?

The latest consumer sentiment index tells us that consumers became slightly more confident in February. Did you?

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Mar 1st 2012, 3:08 PM

# Consumers

Consumer sentiment brightened in February

Consumer sentiment was up last month – and had also increased compared to last year, as consumers become less pessimistic about the outlook for the jobs market, KCB Bank Ireland and the ESRI said today.

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Mar 1st 2012, 2:32 PM

# Interest Rates

Two banks will pass on ECB interest rate cut to mortgage holders

But aside from Permanent TSB and KBC Bank Ireland, what are the other banks doing?

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Nov 4th 2011, 9:48 AM