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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.

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.

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

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.

Last week saw some notable developments on the US trade front, as new data and diplomatic discussions gave the market plenty to digest.
As a month filled with uncertainty and speculation ended, investors were emboldened last week by several growth indicators.

The latest Financial Broker newsletter has been published.

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

Last month, concerns over economic growth and the introduction of new tariffs had a significant impact on global financial markets. In this investment review, we look at how markets performed.

In this investment podcast recorded on 14th April 2025, Head of Investment Solutions at Zurich, Ian Slattery, talks Trump administration, tariffs, fluctuations across fund performance and the impact on markets.

In 2024, we paid over €98 million in life, serious illness, and income protection claims to our clients and their families. However, to us, these are much more than numbers.

It’s been 25 years since Approved Retirement Funds (ARFs) were introduced, undoubtedly a significant event in the retirement landscape of the country. Launched way back in 1999, the ARF allows your clients to preserve, manage, and control their retirement savings – something that simply wasn’t available with the more traditional annuity.