Avant Money

What a week! We marked a major milestone as Avant Money officially became the Irish branch of Bankinter. We kicked off the celebrations on Monday with a company-wide event, hosted in our Dublin office, live-streamed to our team in Carrick-on-Shannon, and joined by colleagues dialling in from across Ireland and Madrid.            On Tuesday, the moment was made official as our Head of Compliance, Legal & Risk, David Caslin, signed the official merger documentation in Madrid - a fitting symbol of the collaboration that has brought us to this point.   From there, we attended external engagements, including meetings at Government Buildings with the Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe and with the Deputy Governor of the Central Bank, Mary-Elizabeth McMunn.   Thank you to our incredible team here in Ireland, our Group colleagues, and all our stakeholders for making this week one to remember. The future is bright - and we’re just getting started. #AvantMoney #Bankinter

Following our announcement yesterday that we are now officially the Irish branch of Bankinter, our CEO, Niall Corbett, Head of Marketing and CX, Lorna Farrell, Bankinter Director General, CFO and Head of Digital Banking, Jacobo Diaz Garcia, and Bankinter Director General and CEO of Bankinter Consumer Finance, Alfonso Saez Alonso-Muñumer (Ph.D.), today met with Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe at the Department of Finance Ireland. This meeting marks an important moment in our journey, reflecting the strength of our relationship with Bankinter and our shared ambition to grow and thrive in the Irish market. It also highlights the strategic value of Ireland as a core market for Bankinter Group, and the confidence in our local team’s ability to deliver an innovative, customer-first banking experience. The Minister for Finance welcomed the move, stating: "The designation of Avant Money as an official branch of Bankinter is a positive development for the Irish banking sector. It enhances competition, offers more choice to consumers, and contributes to strengthening Ireland’s financial system. Bankinter’s commitment to the market here is further testament to the resilience of the banking sector. The government continues to prioritise fostering a diverse and competitive banking landscape, and this move aligns with those objectives." We are only at the start of our new journey, and we look forward to a bright future in Irish banking, where we will strive to keep driving innovation and creating positive change for consumers in Ireland. #AvantMoney #Bankinter #MilestoneMoment

We are delighted to announce that Avant Money is now officially a branch of Bankinter! This marks a new chapter in our journey - one that reflects our commitment to enhancing the banking experience for Irish consumers through greater competition, choice, and innovation. As a branch of Bankinter, we are now better positioned to deliver exceptional value, improved service, and a wider range of financial solutions. A heartfelt thank you to our incredible team, loyal customers, and partners who have supported us along the way. We’re looking forward to what’s ahead. 🙌 #AvantMoney #Bankinter #MilestoneMoment

Great to see our Head of Mortgages, Brian Lande, contribute to the inaugural Banking & Payments Federation Ireland mortgage networking event, joining a distinguished panel of industry leaders to explore the future of the Irish mortgage market. With opening remarks from Minister of State for Housing, John Cummins TD, the event brought together key voices from government and industry for a timely and engaging discussion. Well done to the BPFI for hosting such a valuable event. 🙌 #BPFI #MortgageMarket #HousingMarket #Finance #Collaboration #Networking

Today, we proudly announce our latest innovation, the Flex Mortgage, which is a significant step forward in offering Irish consumers a flexible approach to their mortgage. The Flex Mortgage will be available to both new and existing customers from April 2025 through Avant Money directly and select mortgage brokers. Flex Mortgage is a variable rate mortgage, which is linked to the 12-month Euribor benchmark, ensuring transparency for customers. Key features of the Flex Mortgage will include: •  Customers may make unlimited overpayments and repay their mortgage in full without incurring early exit fees. •  Customers may switch to another product at any time. •  Rate is adjusted annually, ensuring customers have predictability for their repayments each year. As we announce this product to the Irish market, we reaffirm Avant Money's commitment to delivering innovative solutions that align with the evolving needs of homeowners. For more information, please go to https://lnkd.in/e7eZjec Lending Criteria Terms and Conditions apply. Applications from residents of ROI over the age of 18 only, and subject to repayment capacity, financial status and property valuation. We require property and life assurance. Avantcard DAC trading as Avant Money is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. #AvantMoney #MortgageInnovation #Ad

Today, on International Women’s Day, we are celebrating the power of women in sport and the importance of accelerating action for equity, both on and off the pitch. As sponsors of Sligo Rovers Football Club Women’s team, we’re proud to support them as they kick off their 2025 season against Bohemians. Sport plays a vital role in building confidence, leadership, and opportunities for women, and Avant Money is committed to backing that progress. We hope to see some of our Avant Money colleagues cheering on the team and showing support for women in football this afternoon. Wishing the Sligo Rovers Women the best of luck for the season ahead! #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction #WomenInSport #SligoRovers #SupportingWomen

This International Women’s Day, Avant Money is embracing the theme #AccelerateAction. As a proud signatory of the Women in Finance Charter, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. One way we are doing this is through initiatives like Advancing Women leadership training to support women develop and thrive in their careers. While women make up 51% of our workforce, we recognise the opportunity to further increase female representation in niche, skilled, and senior positions. Progress is happening, but there is more to do and we remain focused on accelerating change. #IWD2025 #WomenInFinance #EquityInAction

We’re proud to announce that Avant Money is now part of the Back To Work Connect programme, reinforcing our commitment to supporting individuals re-entering the workforce. We have a range of opportunities across financial services now listed on the Back to Work Connect website. Whether you're returning to work or exploring a new career path, we offer roles that could be the perfect fit. At Avant Money, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace, with a strong focus on employee wellbeing and engagement. We’re here to help you take the next step in your career with confidence. Explore our opportunities today at www.backtoworkconnect.ie or https://lnkd.in/ecEfXtqJ #BackToWorkConnect #CareerOpportunities #AvantMoney 

Today, our Head of Consumer Finance Daniel Pelluz was joined by the (SBCI) Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland, Minister for Climate, Environment and Energy, Darragh O'Brien TD, Minister of State with special responsibility for Financial Services, Credit Unions and Insurance, Robert Troy and Debbie Byrne, Retail Managing Director, An Post, to announce our participation in the Government-backed Home Energy Upgrade Loan Scheme, in partnership with An Post Money.   Daniel said: “Sustainability and supporting the green economy is important to Avant Money and we are proud to be a part of the Home Energy Upgrade Loan Scheme. This funding allows us to support Irish homeowners in accessing lower-cost loans to enable them to improve the energy efficiency of their homes.” This collaboration leverages Avant Money's expertise in consumer finance to provide homeowners across the country with convenient access to retrofit loans through our partner, An Post Money. From today, homeowners can apply for the Scheme’s low-cost retrofit loans via the An Post website at https://lnkd.in/endBamfb

To all our customers and partners, thank you for all your support throughout 2024. From everyone at Avant Money, we wish you and your loved ones a very happy Christmas and a bright start to 2025. ✨ #AvantMoney #HappyHolidays #MerryChristmas