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02/10/2025 | Zurich Ireland

Strong support for auto-enrolment but knowledge gaps remain

Zurich research highlights that 36% of private sector workers still have no pension savings and more than 8 in 10 workers either don’t know or are unsure how auto-enrolment will impact them.
30/09/2025 | Zurich Ireland

The impact of My Future Fund on SMEs

My Future Fund, the national auto-enrolment (AE) pension scheme, is set to launch on January 1st, 2026. With the start date just months away, payroll providers and employers – particularly small and micro businesses (SMEs) – should start getting ready now.

30/09/2025 | Zurich Ireland

Addressing the gender gap in pensions

When it comes to addressing the gender gap in pensions, this article will highlight that, although auto-enrolment is welcomed news, it won’t be the full solution in tackling this issue.

Family finances

09/09/2025 | Zurich Ireland

Protect your pension in sickness and in health

As various tax deadlines are approaching, it's the perfect time to think about your pension and how to protect it in sickness and in health.
15/08/2025 | Zurich Ireland

Families feeling the pressure as college costs continue to rise

Zurich's 2025 Cost of Education research highlights that many families are adjusting plans as more students remain at home to offset college costs, in particular rising accommodation costs.

 

11/08/2025 | Zurich Ireland

The real cost of college in 2025 and how to save for it

Every year we interview Irish families to find out what they spend to send their children to college. In this article you’ll find what the cost of college is in 2025 and how to save for it. 

The Zurich podcast

It’s been a busy year for markets, in particular equity markets with tariffs, trade negotiations and the economic uncertainty that they pose, being the major themes. This half year investment review and outlook podcast captures the challenges and opportunities and sets the stage for how we can move forward with confidence.

In a period of uncertainty, with central banks continue their rate cutting measures, geopolitical tensions influencing market movements and evolving trade dynamics shaping the investment landscape, it's more important to stay informed. This podcast will discuss what's happened in the markets up until the date of this recording, how this has affected the different asset classes and what this might mean for you as an investor.

In the latest edition of the Zurich monthly investment review, our experts Ian Slattery and Jacqueline Hogan delve into the latest market developments and share key investment updates. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting, this review is packed with valuable information tailored for you.

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