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Everything you need to know about pension contributions

Whether you are self-employed or already in a company pension scheme or in non-pensionable employment, the need to save for a pension for your retirement is abundantly clear. In this article we will focus on the tax saving benefits available from the government to encourage people to plan for their retirement – and hopefully demonstrate why pensions are the most tax efficient form of savings around.

Pension top ups and tax benefits explained

Did you know you can top up your pension and benefit from tax relief in the process? Planning for your future has never been more important.

Maximising your pension contributions

How much can you personally contribute to your pension fund for tax relief purposes? In this article we will look at the benefits of maximising your pension contributions.

Myth: I’ve left it too late to start a pension

It’s never too late to start a pension and in this article, we will look at why now is better than never to start planning for your future.

 

Should I wait for auto-enrolment or not?

You have probably heard that a new retirement saving plan, also known as auto-enrolment (AE), will now start sometime on 1st January 2026. So, should you wait for AE or start a pension yourself? Niall Fitzgerald, Head of Retirement Solutions at Zurich answers these and other questions in this article. 

Auto-enrolment pensions for beginners: How does it work?

Whether you are an employee or an employer, this article details important information about Auto- Enrolment (AE) such as eligibility criteria and contribution levels. 

What do fluctuating interest rates mean for your pension?

Navigating the intricate landscape of retirement savings can be daunting, especially with the ever-fluctuating interest rates that directly impact pension outcomes. 

PRSA and personal pensions 2025: The impact on the pensions landscape

In the last Budget and Finance Bill changes were introduced to the current pension landscape including changes in relation to Personal Retirement Savings Accounts (PRSAs). In this article, Gerard Tyrrell, Pension Consultant, Technical Services at Zurich explains what has changed, and how you could benefit from these amendments.

Pension changes in 2025: everything you need to know 

This guide outlines the latest changes introduced in the last Budget and Finance Bill to pensions in Ireland - both private and public. 

Auto-enrolment webinar: Prepare your business for launch in 2025

Listen to our recent webinar where we cover all the latest updates on Auto-enrolment in Ireland, and how employers can prepare their business for its launch. The Zurich Pensions team cover AE implementation, actions and considerations for employers, while Moira Grassick, COO at Peninsula Ireland, one of Ireland’s leading suppliers of HR services, covers the HR aspects in detail.
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