Irish Financial Regulator Financial Capability Survey: 17% don’t have a current bank account - 44%

The Irish Financial Regulator today published a preliminary report on its first major study of the financial capability of consumers in Ireland. The Financial Capability Studyis the largest-ever research project undertaken by the Financial Regulator. The aim of the study is to gain a better understanding of how people in Ireland manage their money, plan ahead and make provision for their financial futures and how people assess and make choices between financial products.