Insights
Turns, Shifts and Cuts
August’s Unio Global Macro Council meeting was devoted to an analysis of the performance of investment styles at turning points in the economy. It seems that a ‘new regime’ is in place for interest rates.
Read MoreWhat does market stress mean for the economy?
Stock markets in Europe remained unsettled after a couple of days of volatile trading in the US. This was in reaction to fears of a US economic slowdown. The Unio Global Macro Council has issued a note following recent activity in global equity markets.
Read MoreMind the Gap – The Gender Pension Gap in Ireland
As they near retirement, many women in Ireland face a harsh reality: their pensions are significantly lower than those of men. Miriam Bourke, Head of Member Engagement at Unio Employee Benefits looks at the causes of the gender pension gap and possible approaches to addressing the shortfall.
Read MoreWebinar: Next Steps for Auto Enrolment
Auto Enrolment is on its way. What do employers need to know? Watch our webinar to learn the key components and what the next steps should be to ensure compliance and maximise benefits for employees.
Read MoreMajor Changes to Ireland’s Pension System Only Months Away.
A new pension auto-enrolment system is due to come into effect in Ireland at the start of 2025. The system is designed to address the problem of declining and inadequate long-term retirement savings by ensuring employees automatically join the scheme.
Read MoreThe Weekly View 27 05 2024
Welcome to The Unio Weekly View for the week beginning 27 May 2024, Unio’s summary of macro and markets news.
Read MoreNews Update – December 2023
News Update – December 2023 18/12/2023 We have issued a copy of our latest News Update. This month we cover: UK State Pension process for Irish people who worked in the UK Download We are here to help. If you have any questions on any of the information provided in this update, speak to your…
Read MoreThe Week Ahead 04.12.2023
The Week Ahead 04.12.2023 The Week Ahead This week’s Unio update summarising events in global business and markets: The Week Ahead – Week Beginning 04.12.2023 from Unio on Vimeo. The main data point for market participants to look out for this week is in the US when unemployment and non-farm payroll numbers will be released…
Read MoreLegislative Update – November 2023
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE – NOVEMBER 2023 11/29/2023 We have issued a copy of our latest Legislative Update. This month we cover: Changes to the Occupational Pension Schemes (Preservation of Benefits) Regulations 2002 Download We are here to help. If you have any questions on any of the information provided in this update, speak to your Client…
Read MoreThe Week Ahead 27.11.2023
The Week Ahead 27.11.2023 The Week Ahead The Week Ahead, week beginning 27.11.2023 from Unio on Vimeo. There continues to be some important macro data coming out both in the US and Europe this week. On the 30th, flash EU core inflation will be released with the current rate standing at 4.2%. With continuing slow…
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