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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. 

Episode 33: Markets shift gear

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.

Optimism abound as equities rally further

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. 

The case for active management

We believe that an active approach is imperative to provide the best outcomes for scheme members.

Get the balance right

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.

Connecting employees with their retirement

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.

Positive signs for earnings season

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

Navigating the future of the workplace

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.

Q3 earnings season kicks off

Global equities were higher, but strengthening euro tempers return, writes Ian Slattery in his weekly review of the markets. 

Ethics Webinar 2019

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.
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