Only because European regulators insisted on a more comprehensive study did the company start one.

But regulators in Maryland insisted that the two companies turn over the bulk of the savings to consumers before they would approve a merger.

Both official regulators and private bank analysts have insisted that many of the largest American banks must strengthen their capital base or face excessive risks.

Moreover, regulators now insist that audit committees include at least one independent financial expert.

Financial regulators insisted that their decision to sell the troubled bank to Lone Star was an inevitable choice.

Still, financial regulators, stretched thin from trying to cope with the bank debacle, insist that the insurers are on firm footing.

But regulators insist it was happening regularly.

But Intel, like many other technology companies, plans to wait until regulators insist on a change.

Or regulators might insist that cable operators lease their popular networks for a fee to satellite services and other potential competitors.

In taking its actions, the regulators also insisted on splitting the chairman's and chief executive's posts.