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Continued strength in May mortgage approvals

Mortgage approvals hit a new high in May, underpinned by persistent strength in first-time buyers (FTBs) and rising average loan values. While mover purchase activity was subdued,...

IRES REIT

Returns profile has materially improved

The changes announced to rent regulations fell short of the best case, leading to some consolidation in IRES’ stock. However, the ability to capture reversion will boost rent growth and...

Banks

Base remuneration restrictions to be removed

While the announcement regarding the removal of base pay restrictions is a step in the right direction and is welcomed, the continuation of restrictions on variable pay will act as a...

AIB Group

State completes share sale

The transaction will conclude the state’s sell down of its AIB Group (AIBG) share with the warrants now the remaining residual ownership interest, which we expect to be concluded...

IRES REIT

Irish government announces reforms to the rental sector

New policies in the rental market aim to increase the security of tenure for tenants and continue to restrict rent growth on existing tenancies. Other policies will improve returns and...

AIB Group

Joint venture disposal

AIB has disposed of its share in its merchant card acquiring joint venture (JV). The disposal streamlines AIB’s offering, with merchant card acquiring services increasingly a scale...

Banks

Ongoing growth in April mortgage approvals

First-time buyers continue to lead the way for mortgage approvals in April, with the overall value of approvals supported by ongoing increases in the average value of approvals and...

Harworth Group

Good progress made in year to date

Harworth Group has made a good start to FY25 and is still very much focused on achieving medium-term targets (including £1bn in net disposal value (NDV) by 2027). The update is...

FBD Holdings

Strong execution

FBD continues to execute its strategy strongly. This is evident via ongoing increases in gross written premium (GWP) across its business lines and cash returns via ordinary and special...

IRES REIT

Q1 trading statement

IRES has released a trading statement for the three months to the end of March ahead of its AGM later today. This reflects extremely strong occupancy and rent collection and a...