The ISEQ index of shares was down 24.53 to 7900.47 at close of business today.

Wholly-owned Bank of Ireland subsidiary Burdale Financial Ltd has established a presence in the US.

Bank of Ireland has appointed head of specialised finance Tom Hayes as chief executive to its corporate banking division following Richie Boucher’s move to the top spot in retail financial services, Ireland.

The Bank of Ireland plans to double its corporate Irish business in a growth strategy which has seen it recruit 100 new bankers, the company’s corporate banking chief executive said today.