With over €160 billion sitting in Irish bank deposits—often earning minimal interest¹ – many are asking if there’s a better way to grow their savings. In this vodcast, Zurich experts Daniel Finucane and Kristen Foran explore the realities of saving and investing in Ireland in 2026 and practical steps for getting started. 

Daniel Finucane, Investment Solutions Analyst at Zurich writes an insightful article tracing gold’s evolution from ancient currency to modern investment asset, explaining its enduring appeal, role as a diversifier, and recent surge driven by geopolitical uncertainty and central bank demand.

In our annual Investment Outlook, we review 2025, and as we enter 2026, look at opportunities across the global markets for investors. 

There are four main types of investment, which are often called ‘asset classes’. Each one works in a different way and carries its own particular rewards and risks. It is important to understand how they work before you make any investment decisions.

Investors should be aware that markets can have a bad week, month or even a year. However, history suggests that those who stay the course will find they are much more likely to benefit as opposed to those who don’t.

Over the last number of years, returns from investments such as equities and bonds have far exceeded that of cash. That is why we see more investors once again looking at alternatives to holding money on deposit.