Property Bridges, already very successful in peer-to-peer property finance, has a new commercial lending product for SMEs and property investors

A project to develop 16 houses in Pallaskenry, Co Limerick, has raised 100% of the €2.4m in funding that it pitched out to peer-to-peer investors just a few weeks ago.

Rather than going back to the banks, a Cork-based wine company has secured a loan of €30,000 from its customers’ pockets.

A number of disruptive businesses are emerging in the banking sector aiming to reorganise how the traditional industry in Ireland performs.

Transport Minister Leo Varadkar is to drive ahead with plans for “car clubs” in cities to help families save money and reduce the numbers of vehicles on the roads.