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New ZTSL Executive Application

Today we're focusing on something rather simple - improving the efficiency of one of our more complex product applications, our ZTSL Executive Pension application form.

Flat week for equities despite best day since 2020

Stocks finished the week broadly flat, in yet another volatile week for markets, writes Ian Slattery. 

Protection Insider

Welcome to ‘Protection Insider’, a new regular communication exploring all aspects of the protection market.

Equities flat for the week amidst Ukraine turmoil

Global stock markets finished the week slightly higher, as the narrative continues to be dominated by the ongoing war in Ukraine, writes Ian Slattery.

Investment markets roiled by Russian invasion

Volatility levels reached a two year high as markets digested the minute-by-minute news flow in relation to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, writes Ian Slattery. 

Markets remain in fickle mood on Ukraine tensions

Equities fell for the second week in a row as the rapidly evolving situation in Ukraine led to higher volatility and uncertainty, writes Ian Slattery. 

Markets lower in January as inflation concerns persist

In this investment podcast recorded on February 8th 2022, Ian Slattery, Zurich Investment Consultant, speaks about recent market movements, what this might mean for investors and what Zurich's Investment outlook is in relation to the Zurich funds. All the information contained in this podcast was accurate at the time of recording.

Equities lower as rate expectations move higher

Stock markets finished the week lower as US inflation hit a 40 year high, writes Ian Slattery.

Why business insurance matters

Justin Kelly from Zurich’s Technical Services team explains why business insurance is important and the types of business insurance available for different business needs.

Markets mixed on shifting interest rate expectations

A number of significant news events last week led to choppy trading for equities, bonds, and currencies respectively, writes Ian Slattery. 

Equities fall further on interest rate and growth fears

Equities moved lower last week as fears over the potential for tighter US monetary policy and its subsequent impact on economic growth dominated the narrative, writes Ian Slattery. 

TechTalk: The end of the road for AMRFs

The Finance Bill 2021 was signed into law on 21 December 2021. It included several significant pension changes based on some of the recommendations detailed in the report produced by the Inter-Departmental Pensions Reform & Taxation Group (IDPRTG).

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