Ulster Bank announcement a serious blow for the Irish banking landscape, says Cork Minister
The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform has said the withdrawal of Ulster Bank from the Republic of Ireland is a “serious blow” for the Irish banking landscape, as well as the bank’s staff and customers. Picture: Dan Lienah
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The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform has said the withdrawal of Ulster Bank from the Republic of Ireland is a “serious blow” for the Irish banking landscape, as well as the bank’s staff and customers.
Ulster Bank is to begin a phased withdrawal from the Republic of Ireland after more than 160 years in the market, its parent company NatWest confirmed earlier today.
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The board of NatWest is set to decide on Thursday evening on a proposal to wind down Ulster Bank in the Republic after more than 160 years in the market, setting the stage for a likely break-up of the lender’s €20.5 billion loan book, according to sources.