UNCERTAINTY, and even fear, again stalks global financial markets. All of the key market indices — interest rates, exchange rates, and bond yields — signal a profound level of uncertainty, not alone about where the global economy is headed.

IRELAND and the other countries getting bailout funds from the EU/IMF could have their credit ratings suspended as part of changes in regulating Credit Rating Agencies.

DIRECTORS of financial institutions will no longer be able to sit on more than three boards, and they must bring expertise to their positions, according to European Commission proposals to regulate corporate governance.