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Company pensions are good news for both employees and employers, not least because facilitating people to save for their retirement is one of the most responsible things an employer can do.
Are you future ready? More than one third of all working adults don’t have a pension, and of these, 64 percent plan to rely on the State pension when they reach retirement, Zurich’s pension research reveals.
The National Gallery of Ireland has announced the shortlisted artists for the 2018 Zurich Portrait Prize. Now in its fifth year, the competition is a celebration of contemporary portraiture and showcases the talent and flair of artists working across a number of disciplines.
Zurich was delighted to scoop an award for Most Effective Use of Data & Insights at the inaugural Irish Content Marketing Awards 2018.
The high cost of putting children through third level education is resulting in significant financial strain for Irish families, leaving 50 percent of parents in debt, according to research published by Zurich.
There are four main types of investment, which are often called ‘asset classes’. Each one works in a different way and carries its own particular rewards and risks. It is important to understand how they work before you make any investment decisions.
Following a new US-Mexico trade deal, equities hit new highs. The global index was up 0.6% too by positive moves in the US and Japan. Ian Slattery reports.
Investors should be aware that markets can have a bad week, month or even a year. However, history suggests that those who stay the course will find they are much more likely to benefit as opposed to those who don’t.
Over the last number of years, returns from investments such as equities and bonds have far exceeded that of cash. That is why we see more investors once again looking at alternatives to holding money on deposit.
Equities were stable and the global index was down slightly last week, in euro terms, as a weaker US dollar affected returns. Ian Slattery reports.
From the performance of global equities and changes across investment bonds, to movements in sectors and the possibility of US rate rises… this edition of the Zurich podcast covers changes across global markets.
Taking place on September 19 at Croke Park in Dublin, the National Pensions Summit promises a stellar line up of expert speakers who will discuss the current pension landscape, its transition and its future.