Broker News

A round up of the latest news, views, commentary and analysis on the insurance, pensions and investment industry.

Filter by category

Follow us on

Cooling energy prices boosts stocks

US equities ended a stellar week of gains last Friday, up 2.0% in euro terms. Much of the optimism resulted from a lower-than-expected inflation figure for December, writes Ian Slattery. 

Pivotal year ahead: Investment Outlook 2023

As we look forward to 2023, we maintain a preference for equities over other asset classes. The prevailing market consensus is that inflation has now peaked, and that rates will therefore peak by the middle of 2023.

Reminder: Our banking partner is changing

As we approach the 2022 year-end tax deadline for company pensions, many customers are sending payments to Zurich via EFT. As Zurich’s Ulster Bank accounts will be closing early in the new year it is important to use our new Bank account details on payments submitted.

2022 - The year in pensions

There was a huge amount of Pension change over the course of the year and we thought that as we near the end of the year, it would be a good time to do a recap on it before we move into 2023.

December 2022 monthly investment review

Equities enjoyed a positive November, marking back-to-back monthly gains for the first time in 2022. Markets were buoyed by a growing consensus that inflation has peaked in the US, and this will subsequently lead to a more dovish approach from the Federal Reserve, writes Ian Slattery.

Only a few working days left to meet 31 December 2022 deadline

Further to our recent communication, with only a few working days left in the year, the deadline to make a formal commitment is rapidly approaching.

Equities enjoy a positive November

In this investment podcast recorded on December 9th 2022, we speak about recent market movements and Zurich Investments current positioning and outlook. This month we also take a closer look at the different equity sectors and in particular value stocks and growth stocks.

Market rally stalls on strong economic data

The recent market rally in US equities stalled last week on the back of strong economic indicators which did little to dampen inflation expectations, writes Ian Slattery. 

Powell speech sends positive signal to investors

US equities finished the week in positive territory on the back of hopes that the Federal Reserve is beginning to slow its monetary tightening policy, writes Ian Slattery. 

Equities make gradual gains on Thanksgiving week

Equity movements were somewhat muted last week, as US markets were interrupted by the Thanksgiving Holiday on Thursday and barring World Cup matches, the week observed no major upsets, writes Ian Slattery. 

Markets pause for breath

Last week saw markets slow in pace somewhat as the positive momentum which had fuelled a rally in recent weeks gave way to modest losses in US equities, writes Ian Slattery

Monthly investment review: Equities rallied in October

Equities rallied in October, following a poor run throughout August and September. It remains to be seen if this is the start of a structural upward movement or merely a rebound from oversold levels, writes Ian Slattery.

Previous
Next