The following is a general overview of the authorisation regime applied by the Financial Regulator when authorising financial service providers.
Information on authorisation requirements specific to different financial service providers (e.g. credit institutions, insurance firms, intermediaries etc) is available in the Industry Sectors area of this website.
Regulatory Objectives
The Financial Regulator’s purpose is to help consumers to make informed financial decisions* in a safe and fair market and to foster sound dynamic financial institutions in Ireland.
*With effect from 1 March 2010, the statutory consumer information and education functions transferred to the National Consumer Agency.