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Big tech leads Q1 earnings

The busiest week of Q1 earnings season saw technology companies post better than expected reports for the first quarter of 2023, writes Ian Slattery. 

April 2023 Financial Broker Newsletter

The latest Financial Broker newsletter has been published. Read the full newsletter here.

Action needed on Executive Pension Plans/One Member Arrangements

To meet with the new IORP II requirements, these arrangements must be wound up and their assets transferred to either the Zurich Master Trust (ZMT) or another suitable arrangement within a very tight timeframe.

April 2023 monthly investment review

March saw the first quarter of 2023 close out positively for equities despite turmoil in the banking sector, writes Richard Temperley.

Navigating the new PRSA landscape FAQ

As we continue to navigate the new PRSA landscape we've pulled together an FAQ document to help you better understand the changes and the opportunities available. 

Investors restrained after mixed corporate earnings

Last week saw US equities down slightly, returning -1.0% in euro terms on the back of mixed corporate earnings reports, writes Ian Slattery. 

Equities climb despite banking sector turmoil

In this investment podcast recorded on 12 April 2023, we cover recent market movements and Zurich Investments current positioning and outlook. This month we also talk about earnings season, which we hear a lot about in the financial media, we’ll discuss what it is and what it means for you as an investor. 

Earnings season opens on positive note

The Q1 earnings season began with some positive surprises for investors last week as US financial companies appeared to beat expectations despite taking a hammering last month, writes Ian Slattery. 

Labour market shows signs of cooling

Last week saw US stocks end down slightly in a holiday shortened week. Treasury yields dipped lower after weak economic data was released throughout the period, writes Ian Slattery. 

Three new funds available on Standard and Advice PRSA

When your clients have decided what level of investment risk they are willing to take, it's time to recommend a fund that suits them.

Stocks hold up amidst bank sector uncertainty

Last week saw the Federal Reserve move forward with a quarter-point (0.25%) interest rate rise, despite speculation that recent instability in the banking sector would cause the Fed to pull back on its current policy trajectory, writes Ian Slattery.

Positive investor sentiment pulls back

In this investment podcast recorded on March 14th 2023, we speak about recent market movements and Zurich Investments current positioning and outlook. This month we also speak about inflation, what it is and what it means for investors.

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