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The banking industry has urged regulators to simplify rules governing the sector, warning that Ireland risks losing investment due to what it calls an “increased regulatory burden.” Banking and Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI) said the current framework is confusing, inconsistent and c

First-time buyers are continuing to drive mortgage drawdown and approvals activity in Ireland, according to new figures. In the fourth quarter of 2019, there were 12,259 new mortgages worth €2,768 million drawn down, an increase of 1.2 per cent in volume and five per cent in value on the previo

The number and value of mortgages being drawn down by Irish borrowers in the first quarter of the year has shown "good growth". New figures from the Banking & Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI) shows a nine per cent increase in volume and an 11 per cent increase in value compared to the same per