A huge cohort rely on the State pension as their primary income source
23 March - 5 minsA report from State Street bank says that more than 70% of retirees in Ireland rely on the State pension as their primary income source. But we’re all living longer and healthier lives, so the dependency ratio is growing . So, what's to be done in order not to over-burden working taxpayers?
Joining Joe to discuss further was Ann Prendergast the Executive Vice President and Head of the Europe with State Street Investment management.
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Friday's business news review
Friday's business news review along with Joe Lynam and Aidan Donnelly from Davys.
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Fredrik Persson President of Business Europe
European Commission slashed its growth forecast for this year to 0.9% for the EU. Additionally, inflation is set to remain stubbornly high at around 3.1%. The economic backdrop for European companies couldn’t be more challenging given the Trade war started by Trump and a potential Trade war starting against China. Joe discusses all this further with Fredrik Persson the President of Business Europe which is the IBEC equivalent for Europe.
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