As the Government prepares to discuss two reports into the banking crisis here, new questions are being raised about the handling of a controversial transaction between Irish Life and Permanent and Anglo Irish Bank.

The Financial Regulator has expressed concern about how sub-prime mortgage lenders are treating customers in arrears.

The Financial Regulator is investigating more than 24 incidents of overcharging involving financial institutions, the Irish Independent reported this morning.

The Financial Regulator’s handling of the banking crisis was late and insufficient, a Government watchdog said today.

The Financial Regulator’s handling of the banking crisis was late and insufficient, a Government watchdog said today.

The Financial Regulator is to probe claims that a European stock broker has been offering clients the opportunity to short sell shares in Irish banks.

The Financial Regulator has fined an insurance company €20,000 for breaching the Consumer Protection Code.

ANGLO Irish Bank is the subject of investigations by three separate state bodies, the Garda Fraud Bureau, the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement and the Financial Regulator, it has emerged.

The Financial Regulator has published a warning notice on three firms: MJM Investments (Belgium), Montgomery Blake & Associates (China and Singapore) and The Morgan Stern Group (Ireland).

The Financial Regulator has issued a warning about a number of investment firms operating in Ireland without authorisation.

The Financial Regulator is warning consumers not to do business with two investment firms that have been operating illegally in Ireland.

The Financial Regulator today published tips and information on its personal finance website itsyourmoney.ie, to help consumers manage their money and deal with debts during the recession.

MONEY-LAUNDERING allegations involving multi-million sums of AIB shares were not communicated to the Department of Finance, who remained unaware that a Garda investigation was taking place into the dealings.

The Financial Regulator says a large number of Irish bank branches do not deal well with customers wanting to switch their accounts to another bank.

THE Financial Regulator is finalising plans for a crack team of banking investigators to monitor credit institutions.

THE Financial Regulator has moved to quell fears about the safety of credit union savings by insisting just “a handful” of the institutions are in financial difficulty.

The Financial Regulator has warned a credit union in Cork that its financial stability is under threat.

The Financial Regulator has written to all Irish banks and building societies to outline the requirements for disclosing directors’ loans.

There has been a significant development in investigations at Anglo Irish Bank.

THE European Commission will not block the Irish Government’s decision to take control of Anglo Irish Bank.

The Financial Regulator is rejecting claims that it was aware of any agreement surrounding the purchase of shares at Anglo Irish Bank last summer.

The Financial Regulator is investigating a multi-billion dollar deposit that was placed in Anglo Irish Bank last year by rival lender Irish Life & Permanent.

The Financial Regulator has announced new rules requiring the directors of credit institutions to detail any loans they have from the company.

The Financial Regulator has issued a warning about an investment company which has been operating in Ireland without authorisation.

THE Financial Regulator has issued warning notice on Hunter Rowe Financial (Germany).

AIB shares took another hammering yesterday as the Irish market once again closed down, following massive losses on Monday.

THE Government has today decided, having consulted with the board of Anglo Irish Bank Corporation plc (“Anglo”), to take steps that will enable the bank to be taken into public ownership.

The Financial Regulator has reportedly asked the six Irish banks covered by the State's deposit guarantee to submit new business plans showing how they plan to reduce their risks.

THE Financial Regulator, Patrick Neary, will be forced to answer questions on whether Irish banks were involved in irresponsible lending leading to the current financial crisis when he meets a Dáil watchdog today.

Irish Nationwide has been fined €50,000 for breaching regulations in relation to an email sent last week.

The Financial Regulator is giving its backing to the Government's plan to underwrite the loans and deposits of six Irish banks.

The Government has announced a guarantee arrangement to safeguard all deposits with Ireland’s main banks for the next two years following yesterday's turmoil on the stock markets across the world.

THE Financial Regulator has said it is “unreasonable” to expect consumers to provide receipts when making travel insurance claims for loss or damage to personal items.

The Financial Regulator is reportedly investigating claims of illegal collusion between mortgage brokers and estate agents.

THE Financial Regulator said important issues that should be taken into consideration when preparing or signing-off on any advertisements have been highlighted to regulated entities.

The Financial Regulator today publishes a warning notice on Bull and Bear Advisory (Ireland).

THE Irish Nationwide Building Society is offering the biggest return in the country for regular savers, according to a survey conducted by the Financial Regulator.

THE Financial Regulator’s office has warned it will punish anyone selling investment products they know to be unsuitable for customers.

The Financial Regulator is to publish a warning notice on L.A. Policies (Ireland) today.

THE Financial Regulator’s chief executive Patrick Neary has described the current turmoil in the financial system as the most serious and prolonged in decades.

The Financial Regulator says Irish people will find it difficult to borrow money over the coming months as a result of the credit crunch on international money markets.

The Financial Regulator has reportedly contacted a number of top stockbrokers warning them that they face inspection over share-price falls earlier this month.

ONE in 10 men and women has admitted to lying or being economical with the truth when dealing with their insurers.

SMOKERS are paying up to twice as much as non-smokers for life assurance and compulsory mortgage insurance, new figures show.