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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
    by BPFI 27 Mar 2026
    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
    by BPFI 12 Mar 2026
    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
    by BPFI 25 Feb 2026
    BPFI statement on the publication of Access to Cash infrastructure data
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  • Mortgage approval levels remain strong despite slowdown in January
    by BPFI 24 Feb 2026
    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
    by BPFI 19 Feb 2026
    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
    by BPFI 17 Feb 2026
    €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
    by BPFI 12 Feb 2026
    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
    by BPFI 26 Jan 2026
    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
    by BPFI 07 Jan 2026
    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
    by BPFI 19 Dec 2025
    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
    by BPFI 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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  • Launch of cross-sector campaign on human trafficking calls for public vigilance amid rising cases across Ireland
    by BPFI 27 Nov 2025
    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
    by BPFI 10 Nov 2025
    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
    by BPFI 07 Nov 2025
    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
    by BPFI 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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  • 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
    by BPFI 06 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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  • 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
    by BPFI 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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  • Almost €9.4 million laundered through money mule accounts in the 12 months to June 2025
    by BPFI 22 Sep 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
    by BPFI 19 Sep 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
    by BPFI 15 Sep 2025
    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
    by BPFI 08 Sep 2025
    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
    by BPFI 29 Aug 2025
    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
    by BPFI 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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  • Holidaymakers urged to be on high alert for travel scams as fraudsters ramp up activity over the summer months
    by BPFI 18 Jun 2025
    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
    by BPFI 12 Jun 2025
    As demand for housing continues and output stalls, coordinated national and local planning efforts needed to meet future demand
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  • Mortgage approvals continued to grow in April as first-time buyer activity reached new highs
    by BPFI 30 May 2025
    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
    by BPFI 26 May 2025
    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
    by BPFI 20 May 2025
    Regulation, housing supply and the green transition top the agenda at the BPFI National Banking Conference 2025
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  • Mortgage activity remains strong with drawdowns up over 10% in volume and almost 20% in value in Q1 2025
    by BPFI 29 Apr 2025
    Mortgage activity remains strong with drawdowns up over 10% in volume and almost 20% in value in Q1 2025
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  • Almost 90% of card payments made in shops, restaurants and other retail outlets in 2024 were contactless
    by BPFI 01 Apr 2025
    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
    by BPFI 28 Mar 2025
    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
    by BPFI 21 Mar 2025
    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
    by BPFI 19 Mar 2025
    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
    by BPFI 07 Mar 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
    by BPFI 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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  • Non-bank lenders playing vital role in economy with €20 billion in credit to Irish households and small businesses by end of 2023
    by BPFI 20 Jan 2025
    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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  • First-time buyer mortgage approvals reached record highs in November 2024
    by BPFI 10 Jan 2025
    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
    by BPFI 02 Dec 2024
    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
    by BPFI 06 Nov 2024
    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
    by BPFI 01 Nov 2024
    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’
    by BPFI 23 Oct 2024
    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
    by BPFI 11 Oct 2024
    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
    by BPFI 24 Sep 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
    by BPFI 19 Sep 2024
    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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  • Housing construction activity rose sharply in first four months of 2024 but delivery may require increased labour capacity.
    by BPFI 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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  • BPFI statement re ECB interest rate announcement
    by BPFI 06 Jun 2024
    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.
    by BPFI 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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  • Strong growth in mortgage approvals in April as volumes rise by 14% year on year
    by BPFI 28 May 2024
    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
    by BPFI 16 May 2024
    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
    by BPFI 07 May 2024
    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
    by BPFI 03 May 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
    by BPFI 29 Apr 2024
    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
    by BPFI 24 Apr 2024
    New research reveals consumers want to ‘go green’ but cost and practicalities often outweigh decisions
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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
    by BPFI 06 Feb 2024
    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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  • Online and mobile banking payments jump 60% since 2018 with cheque usage halving over the same period
    by BPFI 13 Oct 2023
    Online and mobile banking payments jump 60% since 2018 with cheque usage halving over the same period
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