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Markets higher as phase one trade deal signed

US stocks led global equities higher as the first phase of the US-China trade deal was formally signed, writes Ian Slattery.

US-China trade deal to be signed

Markets remained positive and all major equity markets moved up slightly last week with Japan the strongest market performer, writes Ian Slattery. 

Ok Google, talk to Zurich Ireland

Zurich enhances customers’ experience by developing a digital voice assistants for the suite of Cost of Education Calculators.

Taking the next steps to innovation

Companies that signed up early to enter the Zurich Innovation Championship are looking at how best to focus their pitch so as to boost their chances of qualifying for the next round of the competition. 

Episode 34: Underlying momentum remains supportive

In this latest podcast, Richard Temperley explains why equity positions were reduced slightly at the beginning of December, but despite this, Zurich maintains a positive bias towards equities across all of our multi-asset portfolios.

Celebrating 30 years of multi-asset expertise

Last month, Zurich’s range of managed funds – the Balanced, Performance and Dynamic Funds – reached their 30 year milestone, making them some of Ireland’s longest running investment funds, writes Richard Temperley.

Equities set to finish the year on solid footing

Economic fundamentals are in a good place with the fourth straight month of improvement in global manufacturing PMI data.

Markets drift sideways

Global equities remained steady but it was Ireland that was the top performer across all major global markets increasing by 1.9%. Ian Slattery reports. 

The ever-changing pensions landscape

Pensions don’t have to be complicated but if you're a trustee, an employer, or a scheme advisor, it can sometimes feel like the opposite, and being informed on the ever-changing landscape and what it means for your business is important.

Stocks fall after hitting all-time high

Markets fall from record high, as monetary policy and trade deal expectations shift, and news on the trade deal was also mixed, writes Ian Slattery. 

Talking about Responsible Investment

Ian Slattery, Investment Consultant with Zurich examines the concept of responsible investing and explains why it’s such an important talking point in the DC pensions market.

Trade tune hits the right chord

There were record highs for US stocks as trade tune strikes the right note, and closer to home, Ireland was the best performer over the week with equities delivering 1.8%, writes Ian Slattery. 
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