Two former Ulster Bank executives and a number of former bank economists will be before the Banking Inquiry today.

Former Executive Director at the bank Robert Gallagher will be quizzed on their credit policies and property valuation methods.

While Michael Torpey, a former finance director with Ulster Bank, will answer questions on the integrity of financial reporting.

Economists Dan McLaughlin, John Beggs and Pat McArdle are expected to be grilled on their role in advising and analysing the crisis.

A final report from the inquiry is expected by the end of November.