ISEQ up despite slow starters in finance

The ISEQ-index of Irish shares received a welcomed boost this afternoon with news that Bank of Ireland is expected to deliver profit of 12% and cost growth of around 5%, while Annual Premium Equivalent (APE) sales growth at its life division will be around 25%.

Bank of Ireland announced the good news in its trading statement today which promised the good results the board for the year to March 31.