THE choice of mortgage products in the market has plunged to a record low, with analysts saying most foreign lenders are no longer interested in lending.

ONE of the country’s largest insurance and mortgage industry representatives has warned consumers that a low European Central Bank (ECB) interest rate will provide no barrier to Irish-based lenders increasing their own rates.

Dublin: The Professional Insurance Brokers Association (PIBA) has strongly challenged the ESRI on the effects of changes to pension tax reliefs, by saying that it was based on “theory rather than an understanding of consumer behaviours”.

PUBLIC sector unions have said a survey that claims private sector workers are paying €5,000 a year per person to fund public service pensions is using “fantasy figures”.

Ireland's largest group of financial brokers, The Professional Insurance Brokers Association (PIBA), has added its voice to calls for the entire board of the Financial Services Regulatory Authority to be sacked.

There will be discontent among SSIA holders when major differences emerge between savers' returns, the country’s largest group of independent brokers has warned.

THE Professional Insurance Brokers Association (PIBA) has called for the revamp of the funding structure of the investor compensation company (ICCL).