The Bank will be a frontrunner in the digital transformation of the KBC Group where digital solutions will be tested for further group-wide roll-out. KBC Group has confirmed the enterprise will remain in Ireland, safeguarding 1,000 jobs, following a strategic review of what KBC Group CEO Johan Thijs called "a very successful 2016". KBC Ireland reported net profit of €227m for the year, up from €75m in 2015, and welcomed 20,000 new customers in Q4 2016. The company said it would continue to invest heavily into its Irish operations with an additional €200m investment announced today.
KBC Group has confirmed the enterprise will remain in Ireland, safeguarding 1,000 jobs, following a strategic review of what KBC Group CEO Johan Thijs called "a very successful 2016". KBC Ireland reported net profit of €227m for the year, up from €75m in 2015, and welcomed 20,000 new customers in Q4 2016. The company said it would continue to invest heavily into its Irish operations with an additional €200m investment announced today.