Central Bank of Ireland: ultime pubblicazioni, classificate

Central Bank of Ireland finance strategy

The Central Bank of Ireland announced a multi-year programme targeting a €75 million reduction in projected expenditure to 2030, including €26 million from pay costs. The pay reduction is expected to reduce roles by around 120–140 and the Bank has launched a voluntary severance scheme, with further details to be communicated directly to staff.

Testo ufficiale

Harnessing innovation benefits while managing risks – Central Bank of Ireland hosts fifth annual Financial Systems Conference

The Central Bank of Ireland published a press release on its fifth annual Financial System Conference, where Governor Makhlouf discussed AI, financial stability risks and tokenisation. The release also announces a feedback statement on Discussion Paper 12 on DLT and tokenisation and the theme of the third Innovation Sandbox Programme.

Date nel testo: 2027-01-01 Applications for the third Innovation Sandbox Programme (Advancing AI for Consumer Good) will open in January 2027; exact day not stated in the text.

Testo ufficiale

The Central Bank takes enforcement action against Coinbase Ireland

The Central Bank of Ireland fined Coinbase Ireland Limited EUR 3,252,618 after settlement for breaching safeguarding and outsourcing requirements under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011 between 1 November 2020 and 19 August 2025. The sanctions comprise a reprimand and a monetary penalty of EUR 4,646,597 reduced by a 30% settlement discount, and are subject to High Court confirmation before taking effect.

Verifiche da considerare

• Review whether outsourcing governance gives sufficient local skill and expertise to oversee safeguarding of customer funds.
• Check that safeguarding accounts are funded and that control testing and escalation procedures identify and report material changes to the Central Bank.

Testo ufficiale

Public Statement: Irish Financial Services Appeals Tribunal decision

The Central Bank of Ireland published a statement that the Irish Financial Services Appeals Tribunal (IFSAT) upheld David Guinane's appeal and overturned a Central Bank inquiry decision dated 23 April 2025 concerning permanent tsb plc and Mr Guinane. The inquiry concerned an alleged participation in PTSB's breach of the Consumer Protection Code 2006 arising from the tracker mortgage examination. The Central Bank does not propose to appeal and will apply to the High Court for confirmation of the IFSAT decision.

Verifiche da considerare

• Review whether the outcome of the IFSAT decision affects any internal understanding of ASP inquiry procedures under the Central Bank Act 1942 framework.
• Note that the Central Bank's wider enforcement activities are under external review.

Testo ufficiale

Central Bank of Ireland Publishes Annual NCID Private Motor Insurance Report and additional research on the factors driving the cost of motor insurance

The Central Bank of Ireland published its annual Private Motor Insurance Report based on the National Claims Information Database (NCID), together with additional research on the cost drivers of motor insurance premiums. The publications report that average private motor insurance costs rose year-on-year in 2025 but showed a decreasing trend in the last two quarters, and break down how premiums are used, including claims, expenses, commissions and profit.

Testo ufficiale

Central Bank of Ireland launches silver proof commemorative coin celebrating the late author Maeve Binchy

The Central Bank of Ireland launched a €15 silver proof commemorative coin honouring author Maeve Binchy, with 3,000 coins available at €129.95 via collectorcoins.ie from 2 October 2026. The item is institutional news about a collector coin product issued on behalf of the Minister for Finance and does not concern supervised obligations.

Testo ufficiale

Makhlouf: Capital goes where the opportunity is, and stays where it is trusted

Central Bank of Ireland Governor Gabriel Makhlouf spoke at the Irish Funds Annual Global Funds Conference on 1 October 2026 about European capital markets, innovation and retail participation. He set out three resilience priorities for the funds industry: resilience to shocks, operational resilience and governance.

Testo ufficiale

Central Bank of Ireland sets Insurance Compensation Fund Levy to 0%

Central Bank of Ireland sets Insurance Compensation Fund Levy to 0%

Testo ufficiale

Central Bank of Ireland launches U2 commemorative coin, marking 50 years since the band formed

The Central Bank of Ireland has launched a €2 commemorative coin marking 50 years since U2 was formed in 1976, designed by Shaughn McGrath. The coin is sold as uncirculated coin cards and proof coin booklets from collectorcoins.ie, aimed at fans and collectors rather than supervised entities.

Testo ufficiale

Innovation must be built on public trust – Governor Gabriel Makhlouf

Central Bank of Ireland Governor Gabriel Makhlouf delivered a speech at The Future of Finance Conference in Dublin on 18 September 2026, focusing on trust in the payments system and the role of central bank money, resilience and private innovation. The speech was accompanied by three published papers on the economics of payments, the Irish payment ecosystem and changing payment patterns in Ireland.

Testo ufficiale