30 Apr economics, irish life The long term impact of the pandemic April 30, 2021 By IMB Admin 0 comments The pandemic and the associated lockdowns have obviously had immediate repercussions on Ireland’s economy and daily life for its citize... Continue reading
30 Apr mortgage brokers, Mortgage rates, mortgages, personal finance, property, remortgage, switch mortgage Mortgage switching: how, when, why April 30, 2021 By IMB Admin 0 comments What does it mean to switch mortgages? Why would someone want to switch? What can be gained from switching? Finally, if one wants to sw... Continue reading
30 Apr finance ireland, financial literacy, general financial news, Mortgage rates, mortgages Could harsher punishments for mortgages in arrears lead to lower rates? April 30, 2021 By IMB Admin 0 comments Mortgages are notoriously expensive in Ireland, with rates twice those of the Eurozone average. How best to address this problem has be... Continue reading
27 Apr central bank, economics, finance ireland, general financial news, regulation Are capital requirements for Irish banks too high? April 27, 2021 By IMB Admin 0 comments In the aftermath of the financial crash of 2008, the European debt crisis, and the Irish banking crisis, in 2014 regulations were passe... Continue reading
23 Apr finance ireland, interest rates, Mortgage rates, mortgages, property prices Covid-19’s impact on mortgages April 23, 2021 By IMB Admin 0 comments The covid-19 pandemic has had a massive impact on all areas of the financial world, including banks, loans, and mortgages. Mortgage arr... Continue reading
23 Apr economics, finance ireland, general financial news, help to buy Could Ireland be a leader in fintech development? April 23, 2021 By IMB Admin 0 comments The financial technology (fintech) industry has seen rapid growth worldwide, in time with the rapid progress of technology itself. Exam... Continue reading
23 Apr economics, irish life, regulation, taxation How the Biden administration’s new proposition might affect Ireland April 23, 2021 By IMB Admin 0 comments A key part of Ireland’s appeal to international investment has been its pro business infrastructure and low corporate tax rate of 12.5%... Continue reading
23 Apr economics, general financial news, international finance, irish life How Brexit might impact Ireland going forward April 23, 2021 By IMB Admin 0 comments As of 31 December, 2020, the transition period of the UK’s exit from the EU has ended, and Europe is now left to deal with its economic... Continue reading
19 Apr central bank, compliance, criteria for first time buyer, deposit rates, finance ireland, financial literacy, first time buyer mortgage, Mortgage rates, mortgages, regulation, remortgage Types of mortgages and lending rules April 19, 2021 By IMB Admin 0 comments Irish law has specialized sets of lending rules depending on the type of mortgage application. Types of applications are split into thr... Continue reading
19 Apr central bank, economics, general financial news, international finance, tax information, taxation The legacy of the “Double Irish” loophole April 19, 2021 By IMB Admin 0 comments The “Double Irish” was one of the most notorious tax loopholes, used by large firms for decades since the 1990s. It was base erosion an... Continue reading