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June 2023 monthly investment news

May was dominated by discourse surrounding the US debt ceiling as Republicans and Democrats in the US struggled to reach an agreement, writes Richard Temperley.

Zurich awarded Financial Services Company of the year

Zurich Life Assurance plc won the Financial Services Company of the year at the InBUSINESS Recognition Awards, 2023.

US stocks enter bull market

Last week saw US stocks officially enter bull market territory as a weighted index of the top 500 US companies reached 20% above October lows, with sentiment broadly higher as a result, writes Ian Slattery. 

US stocks rise on strong economic data

Last week saw US stocks reach their highest level in 2023 as economic indicators surprised to the upside, writes Ian Slattery. 

We're here when it counts

You may not think about your life insurance cover until it's time to make a claim. At Zurich we understand this and want to make our claims process as easy as possible. 

Stocks post gains as Washington moves closer to debt ceiling agreement

US equities finished the week on a positive note as news of a potential deal between Republicans and Democrats regarding the US debt ceiling filtered through to markets, writes Ian Slattery. 

IORP II deadline for Group DC pension schemes - time is of the essence

At Zurich, we’ve learned a lot about the impact of the Institutions for Occupational Retirement Provision (IORP) II on pensions over the past 24 months.

May 2023 monthly investment review

April was characterised by the release of Quarter 1 earnings reports from the world’s largest companies, writes Richard Temperley.

Action needed on Group DC Schemes

We will shortly be writing to employers and we want to keep you fully informed of our actions.

IORP II and pension adjustment orders

The Pensions Authority’s activity in relation to its enforcement of IORP II has consequences for legacy issues effecting schemes, including pension adjustment orders. 

Personal Pension and PRSA - signature free upgrade

We're delighted to announce the upgrade of our Online Personal Pension and PRSA application journeys to signature free.

Lower US inflation print softens policy expectations

Last week saw choppy trading in the US as investor sentiment was uncertain over the economic outlook, writes Ian Slattery.

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