Zurich

Zurich has overhauled its platform fee structure and announced a cut in its initial investment charge for all clients.

Zurich is not interested in participating in a platform price "race to the bottom", its head of retail platform strategy has said.

Almost two thirds of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) are at risk of a "severe impact" on their business by having no protection insurance for their owners and key employees, Zurich has warned.

Insurer Zurich welcomed the regulator's pledge to re-open the long-stop debate but suggested it should be looking at more options than just a 15-year liability period.

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Many providers have welcomed the extra flexibility brought by George Osborne's raft of retirement income reforms but the majority have cautioned about giving savers too much, too soon.

Zurich has launched a range of outcome focused funds for advisers using its retail platform, with Richard Romer-Lee's new consultancy Square Mile proving the underlying investment choices.

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Zurich Life has blamed a drop in its bond business on the impact of the Retail Distribution Review (RDR) - as it reveals a 42% fall in operating profits.

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