Trust in Financial Advice: Why Ireland Scores 49 Out of 100

Trust in financial services in Ireland sits at 49%, against a global average of 63%. Paddy Delaney goes through the 2026 Edelman Trust Barometer research on financial services, where Ireland ranks, and what sits behind the number.

Edelman surveyed almost 34,000 people across 28 countries and publishes a separate report on financial services. Ireland comes in 23rd of 28, inside the distrust band, below the developed-economy average of 53% and well below the global figure.

In this episode, Paddy goes through the following:

• Where Ireland ranks for trust in financial services, and which countries sit above and below
• Why trust in financial services runs at 73% in developing economies and 53% in developed ones
• Which sub-sectors are trusted least, and why banks score higher than financial advisers
• What the tracker mortgage scandal actually cost, and why it is far more recent than most people remember
• The one question to ask any adviser about how they are paid, and what the answer tells you

If you are weighing up financial advice in Ireland, particularly with significant pension or investment assets behind you, this episode is about how to judge who is worth listening to.

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DISCLAIMER This content is for general educational purposes only and does not constitute personalised financial advice. Everyone's situation is different: always speak to a qualified, independent advisor before making pension or investment decisions. Tax rules and pension regulations change; figures quoted are accurate at time of recording.