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Zurich Investment Review – May 2017

Monthly Investment Review Equity markets overall were flat again in April with a stronger euro currency negating local gains in a number of markets.   The US market treaded water as investors closely watched the new US administration’s attempts to push ahead with policy action, especially in relation to proposed corporation tax cuts. Strategists have…

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Power Talks – Allez Macron

Coming into 2017, there was considerable concern about potential political outcomes this year. The concern was that the rise of populist thinking which was instrumental in delivering Brexit, Trump and the Italian referendum result last year, could permeate into a number of significant electoral battles across Europe this year and next. First up was the…

KBC Bank Ireland enhances mortgage offering for customers

29th April 2017: KBC Bank Ireland has announced a number of enhancements to its mortgage offering that will benefit a range of customers. The changes are part of KBC’s commitment to offer long term value to customers and giving them options to lower their monthly repayments and help them reduce the costs associated with the…