Ulster Bank
Niall Hurson on 24 Mar 2021
Factories urged to introduce electronic payment
Farmers have requested that bank transfers be made available in response to COVID-19 and a reducing banking infrastructure nationally.
Margaret Nolan on 08 Mar 2021
Money Mentor: getting prepared for Ulster Bank exit
Irish Farmers Journal Money Mentor Margaret Nolan advises on getting prepared for Ulster Bank exit, in particular for farm savings and current account holders.
Amy Forde on 04 Mar 2021
Access to financial services is crucial for rural Ireland – Cullinan
It is clear that rural Ireland is now more dependent than ever on the post office network, IFA president Tim Cullinan has said.
The Dealer on 03 Mar 2021
Credit where it's due for the Credit Unions
With our banking sector contracting so much, the importance of credit unions to rural Ireland continues to grow.
David Wright on 03 Mar 2021
New service to deal with bank complaints
The Business Banking Resolution Service has been set up to help resolve disputes
Niall Hurson on 01 Mar 2021
Bank of Ireland plans to close rural branches widely condemned
The bank is set to close 88 of its branches from September, reducing its network by one-third.
Caitríona Morrissey on 01 Mar 2021
Bank closures in rural Ireland: have your say
Both Bank of Ireland and Ulster Bank are to scale back and withdraw services from many rural towns and villages. We want to know how you feel about it.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 26 Feb 2021
ICSA calls for Ulster Bank farm customers to be protected
The organisation has called for farmer credit to be protected as the bank winds down its operations in Ireland (excluding NI).
Justin McCarthy on 24 Feb 2021
Editorial: no simple solution to banking duopoly
Is there the potential for an existing financial institution to create a banking arm in additional to their existing services?
The Dealer on 24 Feb 2021
Ulster's closure ends any presence of competition
Bank of Ireland and AIB will soon own almost all of farming's loan book. This cannot be healthy, and must be addressed as a matter of urgency.
Jack Kennedy on 24 Feb 2021
Minister meets with Ulster Bank CEO
Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue and Minister Martin Heydon met with Ulster Bank on Wednesday
Niall Hurson on 24 Feb 2021
Minister urges Ulster Bank to continue supporting family farm customers
Minister McConalogue described the banks plan to exit as a difficult situation for many customers and stressed the need for continued communication.
Margaret Nolan on 22 Feb 2021
Money mentor: if you are a Ulster Bank farming customer, do not panic
Money mentor Margaret Nolan advises on what protections you can rely on as a farming customer of Ulster Bank. The key message is do not panic.
Margaret Nolan on 19 Feb 2021
Ulster Bank exit: advice for farmer customers of the bank
Irish Farmers Journal money mentor and qualified financial adviser (QFA) Margaret Nolan lays out the options for farmer customers of Ulster Bank, now that it is confirmed it will leave Ireland.
Barry Cassidy on 19 Feb 2021
Ulster Bank to exit the Irish market
The move will affect an estimated 10,000 farmers with borrowings from Ulster Bank, and a further 10,000 availing of current account facilities.
Niall Hurson on 19 Feb 2021
Ulster Bank loans must not be sold to vulture funds - IFA
The IFA has warned that Ulster Bank’s exit will add to diminishing competition in the sector.
Lorcan Allen on 15 Feb 2021
Clarity expected this week on future of Ulster Bank
It’s expected some firm details will be announced this week concerning the future of Ulster Bank in Ireland.
Margaret Nolan on 08 Feb 2021
Money mentor: what happens to my loan if Ulster Bank exits Ireland?
Money mentor Margaret Nolan advises on the likely affect on customers if Ulster Bank leaves the Irish market.
Niall Hurson on 06 Jan 2021
Dairy farmers snapping up land
Ulster Bank reports a resurgence in farm building activity and the purchase of specialist equipment, primarily with the support of TAMS.
Niall Hurson on 23 Dec 2020
Land acquired almost exclusively by dairy farmers in 2020 - Ulster Bank
Ulster Bank reports a resurgence in farm building activity and the purchase of specialist equipment, primarily with the support of TAMS.