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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. 
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. 

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.

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

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

As we enter 2022, we continue to prefer equities to other asset classes, such as eurozone government bonds and cash. This preference is predicated on the enduring relative valuation thesis, robust corporate earnings expectations, and the positive global growth trajectory.

Rose Leonard explains why joining a master trust might be right for your business.

Timing the markets and getting a forecast of the economy exactly right is an elusive concept. Therefore, holding a diversified range of assets that move in different directions depending on market conditions can be helpful to investors.

Ideas to bring retirement planning back into the foreground.

Headway provides rehabilitation to brain injury survivors and support to family members. Being awarded funding from the Innovate Together Fund by Rethink Ireland and corporate partners including Z Zurich Foundation, enables the organisation to deliver remote learning to its clients to continue their rehabilitation.

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