A FLAW has been discovered with chip and PIN technology which could result in Irish credit card holders being liable for any money stolen from them.

A “FUNDAMENTAL” examination of the requirements in the event of the winding up of pension schemes has been called for by the Society of Actuaries in Ireland.

Dublin-based actuarial consultancy firm Life Strategies announced today that management and staff have acquired the company from UK-based Vertex Financial Services Holdings (formerly Marlborough Stirling) for a cash payment of €2.7m.