The purpose of the Financial Regulator is:
- to help consumers to make informed decisions on their financial affairs* in a safe and fair market; and
- to foster sound dynamic financial institutions in Ireland.
The functions of the Financial Regulator are separated into two Directorates – the Consumer Directorate and the Prudential Directorate.
The Registry of Credit Unions is also located in the Financial Regulator.
*With effect from 1 March 2010, the statutory consumer information and education functions transferred to the National Consumer Agency.