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FBD Holdings

Post H1 2025 model update

FBD delivered a strong update with H1 2025 demonstrating the strength of the business model with a profitable outcome, strong growth in core markets and a higher dividend than...

FBD Holdings

Strong performance in H1 2025

FBD demonstrates another strong performance in H1 2025. Growth in customer base and gross written premium (GWP) are once more standout features. In addition, results, solvency and...

IRES REIT

Operational quality drives positive H1 result

A material margin beat in H1 (78.0% versus Davy at 76.8%) and better-than-expected disposal profits (€1.5m) have driven a positive earnings surprise at IRES. Net asset value (NAV) at...

Harworth Group

Good operational progress, but market headwinds slowing growth

Valuation headwinds and cost increases have impeded what has otherwise been a good half year of operational progress at Harworth. There will be some pressure on FY25 NDV estimates,...

Banks

UK motor finance ruling; incremental improvement in EBA stress tests

The UK Supreme Court ruling on motor finance removes some of the extreme potential outcomes, but it will take some time yet to understand the full implications – not all lenders will...

AIB Group

H1 2025: in-line; strong capital position

AIB Group (AIBG) has delivered interim results broadly in-line with expectations, with attractive capital generation. Interim dividends are resumed, and capital remains very strong. Lending...

permanent tsb Group

H1 2025: strong business momentum

PTSB continues to demonstrate strong progress with good activity in customer lending and deposits and the commencement of its voluntary severance programme. Underlying profitability...

Bank of Ireland

H1 2025: strong Irish delivery

Bank of Ireland (BIRG) continues to deliver with strong growth across Irish lending, wealth AUM and deposit franchises – achieving a 14.8% ROTE and 110bps of capital generation despite...

Banks

Q2 mortgage drawdowns and June approvals

Mortgage momentum remained strong in Q2, with drawdowns and approvals both reflecting double-digit growth. First-time buyers (FTBs) continue to drive activity, while supply improved with...

Banks

Bankinter Ireland H1 results

Bankinter continues to grow, albeit at a slower pace than in recent years, resulting in broadly stable profitability. New mortgage market share in Q2 is stable on Q1. Further details are...