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Episode 32: Growth concerns impact markets

Global stock markets moved higher and bond yields rose slightly from recent cycle lows but there are longer term growth concerns particularly outside the US. Listen to this episode of the podcast to find out more. 

TechTalk: Keyperson Insurance

In this issue, we examine how the company arranges a policy of life insurance to cover the company should a key employee die or suffer a serious illness.

Putting risk and return centre stage

Zurich’s range of Prisma multi-asset funds are designed to appeal to all investors – from those that are risk-averse to those that like a little more adventure in their life.

US politics impact markets

Stocks move slightly lower, as US politics takes centre stage once again, writes Ian Slattery in his weekly investment review. 

Markets mixed

As expected, markets saw a US rate cut of 25bps at the Fed’s September meeting, writes Ian Slattery. In other policymaker activity, both the Bank of Japan and the Bank of England signalled no significant changes at their respective meetings during the week.

Tax-saving opportunities and the importance of starting early

For your client's, starting a pension may be be the last thing on their to-do list. And we understand it's important for them to see the difference between starting early and leaving it until the last minute. 

Episode 31: global stock markets lose ground

Global stock markets lost some ground as investors fretted over trade tensions between the US and China, explains Richard Temperley in the latest edition of the Zurich Life Podcast. 

Equities stay strong

Equities move higher as market worries fail to sway sentiment, writes Ian Slattery. Meanwhile all eyes are on the UK as stocks continue to be influenced by Brexit and political events in Westminster.

Let’s get digital!

As more opportunities emerge across the digital insurance industry, Clare McCarty presents Zurich’s Digital Marketing Broker Academy which is filled with tips and advice to get you started on your online business journey.

Corporate Co-Director Insurance

In this month’s TechTalk, we discuss where there is a need for Corporate Co-Director Insurance.

Be Future Ready

Zurich's award winning pension advertising campaign kicks off this week highlighting the importance of future planning for retirement.

Markets rebound after testing trading week

Equities rebound strongly as trade tariff tensions take a midweek break, but Eurozone data is mixed and the Brexit saga continues to create uncertainty, writes Ian Slattery.

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