Pensions Board gets tough over PRSAsThe Pensions Board has written to 64,000 employers who it suspects have not complied with legislation requiring that they ensure…Fri Sept 03 2004 - 01:00
Pension property planA new property scheme that takes advantage of recent legislation allowing pension schemes to borrow for investment purposes came…Thu Sept 02 2004 - 01:00
Financial inertia makes losers of consumersWidespread aversion to dealing with financial institutions and their own financial affairs means that consumers often fail to…Fri Aug 27 2004 - 01:00
Exploring the 'should I buy or rent' dilemmaTenants, 20-somethings reluctant to leave the parental nest and anybody else yet to take the plunge on the property market are…Fri Aug 20 2004 - 01:00
Group pension fund values retreat in JulyThe value of group pension funds fell back slightly in July, with the average managed pension fund suffering losses of 1Sat Aug 14 2004 - 01:00
Jurys to demolish Cork hotel for new developmentJurys Doyle plans to demolish its hotel on the Western Road in Cork and replace it with a new 185-bedroom four-star hotel, including…Tue Aug 10 2004 - 01:00
B of I clients buy €70m buildingBank of Ireland Private Banking has paid approximately €70 million on behalf of clients for a landmark property in the centre…Tue Aug 10 2004 - 01:00
IIF proposes pension scheme for childrenThe introduction of pensions for children will form part of the Irish Insurance Federation's (IIF's) pre-budget submission on…Fri Aug 06 2004 - 01:00
IFSRA advises consumers to shop aroundConsumers can save up to 50 per cent on home insurance premiums by shopping around for cover, the Irish Financial Services Regulatory…Wed Aug 04 2004 - 01:00
Bank to pay back €12.5m in improperly charged feesReimbursements National Irish Bank is to reimburse a total of €12Sat Jul 31 2004 - 01:00
Branch staff will be 'aghast'IBOA reaction The general secretary of the bank officials' union, IBOA, has described the High Court inspectors' report into…Sat Jul 31 2004 - 01:00
Mobile phone insurers play tight on claim paymentsYou have spent hours searching for your mobile phone, digging your fingers into every pocket compartment of every bag and pair…Fri Jul 30 2004 - 01:00
Online scam targets card detailsConsumers should ignore pop-up screens requesting that they key in their credit card expiry date and their ATM PINs, the Irish…Wed Jul 28 2004 - 01:00
70,000 charged €8.1m extra in 24 areasAIB consumer issues: The AIB investigation has uncovered 24 new areas where 70,000 customers were overcharged a total of €8.…Sat Jul 24 2004 - 01:00
When a leg up becomes a ball and chainParents should not jeopardise their own finances when helping children buy a homeFri Jul 23 2004 - 01:00
Premium prices for holiday home insuranceA home away from home is seen as more prone to theft and damage, writes Laura SlatteryFri Jul 23 2004 - 01:00
Deposits looking better as ECB ponders rate risePredictions that European Central Bank (ECB) interest rates will rise either at the end of this year or early in 2005 may be …Fri Jul 23 2004 - 01:00
Pensions evangelist preaches flexible retirementAnne Maher, head of the Pensions Board, says 65 needn't mean the end, writes Laura SlatteryFri Jul 23 2004 - 01:00
Pension scheme membership up by 2% in 2003Membership of occupational pension schemes increased by 2 per cent in 2003, boosting the numbers of people with their own pension…Thu Jul 22 2004 - 01:00
Irish Life doubles cover level for diabeticsIrish Life has doubled the level of serious illness and life cover it will provide to people with diabetes under a group scheme…Fri Jul 16 2004 - 01:00
Guaranteed investment funds spring up to rival tracker bondsActively managed, diversified investment funds with capital guarantees are emerging as an alternative to tracker bonds for investors…Fri Jul 16 2004 - 01:00
Geared funds bear 'obvious' riskPension funds are unlikely to fuel a new boom in property investment despite new rules allowing occupational pension schemes …Fri Jul 16 2004 - 01:00
First-time buyers 'optimistic'First-time buyers are independent, optimistic about the economy and ambitious in their plans to climb the property ladder, according…Thu Jul 15 2004 - 01:00
It's still better policy to buy, not rentAre you a first-time buyer who has diligently saved for your deposit, without any help from your parents? Are you optimistic …Thu Jul 15 2004 - 01:00
Accountants in big firms paid €100,000 plusChartered accountants in the financial services sector are paid more and receive better fringe benefits than their counterparts…Thu Jul 15 2004 - 01:00
Loyalty buys you nothing so shop around for the best ratesA study of interest rates by the Irish Financial Services Regulatory Authority (IFSRA) published last week has revealed no clear…Fri Jul 09 2004 - 01:00
Hibernian raises motor discountsHibernian is to increase its motor insurance discount for drivers without penalty points to 17Fri Jul 09 2004 - 01:00
Pension funds perform strongly in JunePension funds enjoyed a strong performance in June, recouping losses made earlier in the quarterTue Jul 06 2004 - 01:00
Play your cards right to get best holiday cash dealAccording to modern legend, growing numbers of sophisticated, wealthy Irish travellers are racking up thousands of airmiles and…Fri Jul 02 2004 - 01:00
Lenders increasing their margins despite falling interest ratesFinancial institutions have increased their margins on lending products over the past few years, despite falling interest rates…Fri Jul 02 2004 - 01:00
Motor insurance premiums can vary by up to 58 per centDrivers can save up to 58 per cent on their motor insurance by shopping around for cover, the third cost survey of the market…Fri Jun 25 2004 - 01:00
Singles must couple to afford a mortgageIf you're single and stuck in the rental sector, then it may be beneficial for your overall wealth to get out a little more, …Thu Jun 24 2004 - 01:00
Advisers warn on non-declarationSpain and France remain the most popular destinations for Irish people buying overseas getawaysFri Jun 18 2004 - 01:00
Mortgage borrowing can save you money if you pick the right optionTake a houseproud, homeowning couple with secure double incomes slightly above the average and overheads that are significant…Fri Jun 18 2004 - 01:00
IFSRA helpline gets over 11,000 callsThe Irish Financial Services Regulatory Authority (IFSRA) received more than 11,000 calls to its consumer helpline in its first…Thu Jun 17 2004 - 01:00
Banks' ID rules too rigid - MABS"I need to see some ID" is a phrase that banking officials, like pub bouncers, increasingly have cause to utter in their daily…Fri Jun 11 2004 - 01:00
Group asks for public input on consumer issuesA group set up by the Tánaiste, Ms Harney, to improve consumer rights and put an end to "rip-off Ireland" is appealing to consumers…Fri Jun 11 2004 - 01:00
Consumers not getting best loan rates - IFSRAHalf of consumers do not shop around for the best loan rates and are potentially throwing away thousands of euro, the Irish Financial…Thu Jun 10 2004 - 01:00
Tracker costs 'need to be shown'Companies selling tracker bond investments should be obliged to show clearly the benefits, risks and features of each offering…Wed Jun 09 2004 - 01:00
Offshore tax deadline too tight for someThousands of people seeking to avail of the Revenue Commissioners' scheme for declaring tax liabilities on previously undisclosed…Wed Jun 09 2004 - 01:00
Banks pitch for long-term link with graduatesThousands of third-level students who have put down their pens and escaped exam halls for the final time will currently be experiencing…Fri Jun 04 2004 - 01:00
He ain't heavy . . . he's my mortgageWould you describe your mortgage repayments as a heavy burden, somewhat of a burden, or no burden at all?Thu Jun 03 2004 - 01:00
Household debt growth near peak - economistOne sixth of Irish adults view their debt levels as a heavy burden on their household finances, according to a survey of consumer…Tue Jun 01 2004 - 01:00
Make sure to pack your parachute on new airlinesPegging your holiday hopes on the promises of fledgling airlines or tour operators is a one-way ticket to disappointment, if …Fri May 28 2004 - 01:00
B of I to repay students ATM dutyRefunds: Bank of Ireland is to repay €390,000 in annual Government stamp duty on ATM cards to second-level student account- …Fri May 28 2004 - 01:00
Protection plan is a luxury, not a necessityThe news that the Irish Financial Services Regulatory Authority (IFSRA) is investigating why AIB charged 570 mortgage customers…Fri May 28 2004 - 01:00
NIB brings in risk-based pricingNational Irish Bank (NIB) has become the first credit card provider in the Republic to introduce risk-based pricing.Fri Apr 23 2004 - 01:00
PLATINUM OR GOLD: things to watch out for when switching cardsSwitching to a card with a lower introductory interest rate may increase the eventual cost of your repayments if the balance …Fri Apr 23 2004 - 01:00
Insurers find wider waistlines are leading to shrinking profitsExpanding waistlines are about to eat into life assurance companies' profits, as obesity catches up with smoking as the leading…Fri Apr 16 2004 - 01:00
Stamp duty makes shopping around costlyThe Government is preventing consumers from getting the best deal on credit cards by imposing annual stamp duty of €40 on each…Fri Apr 16 2004 - 01:00
