First we brought you quantitative easing bears. Now get the lowdown on the Irish bailout, through the eyes of Taiwanese animators. If you are not keen on Irish stereotypes look away now.

Economists are urging caution on the impact of the coalition government's deficit reduction plans, despite upwardly revised growth forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR).

The FSA has charged five individuals for insider dealing, adding to the 11 currently being prosecuted by the regulator.

Ireland was last night poised to nationalise its two biggest banks as the country continues to be battered by the financial crisis.

The Irish government has announced plans to save €15bn over the next few years to tackle the country's debt crisis.

The government has said it has no intention of allowing Alternative Investment Market (AIM) shares to be held in ISAs.

Dan Waters is to step down from his role as director of conduct risk and asset management sector leader, with Christina Sinclair taking over on an interim basis.

The UK's economic growth will be 'subdued' in 2011, held back by fiscal tightening and weak real income growth, according to a new OECD report.

A team of EU and IMF inspectors will arrive in Ireland today to take a closer look at the nation's banking system and prepare for a possible €80bn bailout.

The G20 leaders converging on South Korea for the upcoming summit are set to clash over a deal to safeguard the global economic recovery.