Bank of Ireland · Dublin Ireland ·(NYSE: IRE)(London: BKIR)

Through the troubles and beyond, Bank of Ireland has been a linchpin of the Irish economy since 1783. Once the unofficial bank of the Irish state, Bank of Ireland is now a full-blown financial services provider for consumers and businesses, operating over 250 retail branches in Ireland and the UK, where it offers traditional services such as deposits, loans, mortgages, and insurance. It also offers asset management, corporate finance, and capital markets services at home and abroad. Subsidiary Burdale Financial provides asset-based financing to middle-market businesses in Europe. In 2008 the Irish government injected €2 billion ($2.8 billion) into the bank in exchange for a 25% voting stake. To read the full description, subscribe now.