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AIB is proud to have acted as Arranger and Sustainability Co-ordinator for Park Developments increased debt funding and refinancing which will allow the third generation family-owned business to increase the supply of high quality sustainable homes and commercial buildings. This green loan continues AIB’s decades long history of working with Park Developments and we look forward to supporting their ambitions into the future.

It’s Treasury Tuesday, and this week we are spotlighting a new episode of the AIB Market Talk podcast, focused on the Agriculture & Food Manufacturing sector. Hosted by Jane Kavanagh from Corporate Treasury alongside David McNamara, AIB’s Chief Economist, the episode features expert insights from Donal Whelton, Head of Agriculture & Food Manufacturing at AIB Business Banking, and Patrick Higgins, Head of Consumer Research, Food & Beverage at Goodbody. The discussion explores the impact of the Middle East conflict, including why the Strait of Hormuz is so critical to global markets and the knock‑on effects for oil, gas and fertiliser prices. The episode also looks at what this could mean for the agricultural sector in the year ahead, alongside longer‑term themes shaping demand such as health, wellness and protein trends. Start your Tuesday informed -🎧 Listen here: https://lnkd.in/gbkYykrD   #MarketUpdate #EconomicInsight #AIBMarketTalk #AgriFood

AIB is delighted to introduce Zippay, which allows our customers to send, request and split payments instantaneously in your AIB mobile app. We are committed to supporting our customers on every step toward the life they’re after, and making everyday payments easier is an important part of that. You can find Zippay in your AIB mobile banking app, and visit the website to find out more about how to make the most of this exciting new feature: https://lnkd.in/eBmrpXYU

It’s Treasury Tuesday, and today we are taking a look at the latest ECB Watch for March 2026. The ECB has kept policy rates unchanged, but the backdrop has become more uncertain. Inflation has eased from recent highs, yet remains sticky, particularly in services. At the same time, escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have triggered an oil price shock, adding fresh complexity to the inflation outlook and clouding the policy path ahead. With growth still subdued across the Eurozone and risks skewed in multiple directions, the near‑term direction of ECB policy remains highly uncertain. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/e8spQdbd

What are the foundations of strong leadership? According to Pat Horgan, Head of Business Banking with AIB, the best business leaders cut through complexity, bring people together and focus on what matters most. Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/eA3ZEPRu

AIB Galway is proud to be the Lead Sponsor of the University of Galway Business Summit 2026 taking place on March 26th. This year’s Summit will delve into “The Business of AI” - exploring how organisations can navigate the evolving AI landscape, the tangible impacts already being seen, and the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. AIB is delighted to support the University of Galway in bringing together business leaders and innovators for what promises to be an inspiring and future‑focused event. We’re committed to supporting businesses and communities prepare for the next wave of innovation. Looking forward to a fantastic summit and the important conversations it will spark. #AIB #UniversityOfGalway #BusinessSummit2026 #TheBusinessofAI #Community #FutureOfBusiness

Card spending by AIB customers on utilities (excluding telecoms and streaming) increased by 26% in the twelve months to February 2026, due to a number of factors. It comes as households face into likely future steep increases in the cost of energy as a result of geopolitical uncertainty. The latest AIB Spend Trend shows overall spending was up 7%, largely driven by online spend which increased 12% year on year. In contrast, in store spending remained flat, reflecting changing consumer preferences towards online shopping. Spend in pubs fell by 2% year on year. The largest decrease was in Louth (-10%), Offaly (-8%) and Dublin(-5%) The busiest days for the pub sector so far in 2026 were St Brigid’s Day, the festival of Imbolc, on Sunday 1st February, followed by the Ireland versus England Six Nations rugby match on Saturday 21st February, and the Ireland versus Italy rugby head-to-head on Valentine’s Day. The data was compiled from 70 million card transactions carried out by AIB customers in store and online during February 2026 and has been anonymised and aggregated. Data provided by AIB features one of the most comprehensive and accurate data sets on consumer spending in Ireland.

To demonstrate AIB’s continued support for the Agri sector, we will be hosting a series of financial clinics in 22 locations nationwide this March. Our Agri Advisors will be on hand to discuss farm finances and what steps you can take to help your farm grow 🌱 Find the full list of clinics below, and please reach out to our Agri Advisors if you would like to attend. We look forward to welcoming you all.

We were delighted to bring our colleagues together for an inspiring panel event centred on the theme “Give to Gain” for International Women’s Day. Giving our time, insight, empathy, and support to others, whether it’s a colleague, a customer or communities, is not just the right thing to do; it is how we build trust, create impact and achieve sustainable success. Our event featured a diverse panel of speakers who brought their deep experience across leadership, social impact, business and inclusion. We heard from Irish financial services leader and the Founder and CEO of alchelyst Joan Kehoe, Dr. Mamobo O., CEO of GORM, Social psychologist, broadcaster, and social entrepreneur and finally own Conor McGrath - Head of Internal Audit at AIB. Thanks to our panellists, our moderator Lorna Brady and our Women’s+ Network who organised this great event.

The AIB 2025 Hospitality & Tourism Spend Report highlights continued resilience in the sector, with dining leading growth as restaurant and fast food spend rose by 7.4%. Accommodation spend increased by 4.1%, while pub spend declined by 8.5%. Travel spend was mixed, with travel agents seeing growth of 5.7% and airline spend falling by 3.7%. Read the full report below or here - https://lnkd.in/dFm8Pt9M