The Irish Independent has today reported that AIB is closing half of its bank branches in Northern Ireland Ireland as part of a dramatic shake-up.
According to the report, a total of 15 of its 30 branches are to shut down in the next six months. No further closures are planned in the Republic.
It is understood that First Trust Bank announced last night it has completed a strategic review and will introduce a reshaping and investment programme. The programme will involve a £10m investment strategy for personal and business customers, including five new business centres across Northern Ireland.
The bank has agreed a partnership with the Post Office in Northern Ireland that will enable customers to conduct their everyday banking transactions in any of the 500 Post Offices across Northern Ireland.
Source: www.businessworld.ie
