Purpose This paper aims to analyze how the administrative structure of pension regulators affects regulatory capture or regulatory influence. It uses a historical institutionalist methodology to analyze regulatory capture. Design/methodology/approach The authors argue that the less complex...

Purpose – This article aims to highlight the gap between the legal responsibilities and the practice of pension fund trustees in Ireland. Design/methodology/approach – The paper relies on primary and secondary data analysis of trustee practice and enforcement cases to highlight the gap...

This paper examines current issues and recent changes in financial regulation in Ireland. One of the main changes relates to the regulation of Irish financial markets by the central bank. Other bodies will also be, involved in different aspects of regulation. One of the main issues confronting...

A new financial regulator has been proposed for Ireland. There is little debate about the principle of a single financial regulator but considerable debate as to whether the Central Bank should retain this role or whether a new body should be established. This paper considers this issue in the...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to study financial vehicle corporations (FVCs) and other special purpose vehicles (SPVs) in Ireland. Design/methodology/approach The paper is based on a database of FVCs that are a central part of the shadow banking sector in Ireland. The database is derived...

Purpose – This article aims to highlight the gap between the legal responsibilities and the practice of pension fund trustees in Ireland. Design/methodology/approach – The paper relies on primary and secondary data analysis of trustee practice and enforcement cases to highlight the gap...