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In this latest episode of the Zurich podcast, Ian Slattery and Richard Temperley discuss how global stock markets continued to gain momentum with investor sentiment switching gears from overly bearish to neutral.

Equities increased as a result of investor confidence and talk of a potential phase one trade deal is music to the markets ears, writes Ian Slattery. 
We believe that an active approach is imperative to provide the best outcomes for scheme members.

David Walls, Head of Retail Investment Sales, discusses how the Zurich Prisma fund range aims to generate long-term capital growth by targeting specific levels of volatility with returns appropriate to individual investor risk profiles.

From baby boomers to Gen Z – your workforce will be made up of a diverse group of people and it makes sense that they should engage with their pension provider to plan the life they would like in retirement.

Stocks move higher, as economy, earnings, and trade all see encouraging developments, writes Ian Slattery. 

From the age of anxiety to an era of opportunity, workers across the globe are worried about their futures. To tackle those concerns effectively we may need to transform the employee benefit landscape.

Global equities were higher, but strengthening euro tempers return, writes Ian Slattery in his weekly review of the markets. 
Why not attend our annual ethics webinar on Thursday, 28 November at 10.30 am, where we will be covering the required one hour CPD ethics training.

Markets react to outlines of a new trade deal between the US and China, and closer to home Brexit will be high on the agenda at the European Council meeting taking place later this week. Ian Slattery reports.

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. 

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.