CURRENT market uncertainty is making the Central Bank consider the possibility of “overcapitalising” Irish banks.

MORTGAGE holders in unsustainable arrears deserve a fresh start and this can be achieved through the reform of bankruptcy laws, according to Financial Regulator Matthew Elderfield.

THE Educational Building Society (EBS) will start merger talks with the Irish Nationwide Building Society (INBS) this week, says EBS boss Fergus Murphy.

NINE in 10 (87%) compliance officers in Ireland believe the Financial Regulator should be independent of the Government.