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Don’t tweet back in anger

The Governing Council of the ECB issued its eighth rate cut in a year last week, bringing the main deposit rate down to 2.0%.

Tax consequences on death of an ARF or Vested PRSA holder

In this issue of TechTalk, we look at the treatment of Approved Retirement Funds (ARFs) and Vested Personal Retirement Savings Accounts (PRSAs) on death and examine the tax consequences on payments made as a result.

Revenue Guidance – Employer Contributions to a PRSA

Revenue have provided confirmation that a BIK (Benefit in Kind) for employees arising from an employer PRSA (Personal Retirement Savings Account) contribution is not calculated and applied in the weekly/monthly payroll period in which the employer contribution is paid. Instead, the potential for a BIK is calculated in the last payroll period for the employment in that year.

Taking stock of investment markets

We review the first 100 days of Trump's second term of US presidency, including the record-breaking number of executive orders and its impact on markets across the world.

A guide to explaining income protection to clients

It’s more than just money. In this guide to income protection, we will explain why you client's might need it and how much cover they should have.

May 2025 monthly investment news

In April, markets were highly volatile, largely due to US President Trump’s Liberation Day announcement regarding global trade tariffs, which caused steep declines worldwide early in the month.

The big, beautiful bond market

US treasury yields opened the week higher after Moody’s downgraded the US credit rating by one notch to Aa1, citing the growing deficit.

Key investment updates podcast

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.

Markets react to US trade developments

Last week saw some notable developments on the US trade front, as new data and diplomatic discussions gave the market plenty to digest.

Equities reclaim their old moxie

As a month filled with uncertainty and speculation ended, investors were emboldened last week by several growth indicators.

April 2025 Financial Broker Newsletter

The latest Financial Broker newsletter has been published.

Tariff talks continue

Equities finished the week sharply higher led by the Magnificent Seven which were up over 8%.
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