Private sector retirees can now apply for a new commutation loan every two years — a scheme that lets them take part of their future pension as an advance lump sum and repay it through monthly pension deductions — without needing to clear previous loans first. A parliamentary proposal enabling this change has
) The announcement that Legal & General, AustralianSuper and Nest will collectively invest £3bn in UK private markets is a welcome sign of renewed confidence in Britain's long-term growth strategy. The focus on infrastructure, housing and high-growth companies reflects the structural need for long-duration capital to power the real economy. Yet
) Banca Transilvania and BT Investments have received the approval of the Financial Supervisory Authority for the acquisition of BRD Pensii and the BRD mandatory private pension fund (pillar 2). The transfer of the
Swisscanto’s new domestic private equity fund draws strong pension fund interest as scepticism on the asset class grows ...
Several Italian pension schemes are expanding allocations to private markets to boost diversification and returns ...
I worked as a public servant for over 25 years and took early retirement to pursue another career. I have a reduced Civil Service pension and paid reduced rate PRSI for my career in that sector. I am now working in the private sector and paying full rate PRSI. I understand that I need minimum of 10 years’ PRSI contributions to be eligible for any
The full state pension rate is set to overtake the personal allowance, the point at which someone starts paying tax, in 2027, and it will come within just a few pounds of it from next April ...
Rachel Reeves is planning to launch a stealth tax raid on private sector retirement savings in this month’s Budget which could net her up to £2 billion a year. In another major blow to British workers, the Chancellor will target salary sacrifice schemes, reducing tax breaks on pension contributions for both employers and employees. And the raid
The proportion of Oregon’s public employee retirement fund invested in private equity funds is shrinking after mounting criticism that it ballooned in recent years. In a public letter shared earlier this month with the four governor-appointed members of the Oregon Investment Council, state Treasurer Elizabeth Steiner said treasury staff were
The Ghana Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (GVCA) has hosted a Pension Funds Risk and Investment Roundtable, bringing together experts from the country’s pension and private capital ecosystems to explore strategies for diversification, sustainable growth and long-term national impact. For years, the discussion within the pension
) WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, introduced the Health Information Privacy Reform Act. This legislation protects Americans' private health data by expanding health privacy protections to account for
I’ve been reading your recent articles in The Irish Times about auto-enrolment and I see that you say anyone without a private pension will be auto-enrolled. As I work for four individual sole traders and none of them have ever offered any benefits such as pension, health insurance etc, I have had to do these things for myself and several years ago
Some Swiss pension funds explore private debt to boost returns, while others remain wary of risks ...
‘We pay particular attention to broad diversification and carefully structured investments,’ says Sascha Pinger, CIO of WPV, the €5bn pension fund ...
APK Pensionskasse is�targeting opportunities for above-average returns in private equity, while�Bonus Pensionskasse looks to�infrastructure equity ...
Prolonged downturn in dealmaking has meant fewer opportunities and squeeze on pay ...
A new report by the African Private Capital Association (AVCA) says Ghana’s pension funds hold the prospect to unlock over $1 billion for private capital investment. The report, titled “Pension Funds and Private Capital in Ghana,” and supported by The Chamber of Corporate Trustees of Ghana and British International Investment (BII) through the
Lifting the legal threshold that limits Italian pension funds’ allocations to private markets to 20% of AUM helps funds avoid pressure to liquidate private assets at a discount ...
State Treasurer Elizabeth Steiner on Tuesday signaled her willingness further dial back Oregon’s
Plus:�VBL picks AllianzGI and Global Infrastructure Partners�to invest in European infrastructure project debt; Increased�buyout transactions in Germany ...
�VWL, the pension fund for German doctors,�sees opportunities in private equity, while showing less interest in direct infrastructure equity and direct lending ...
Move comes ahead of summits that aim to strengthen relationships between institutional investors and policymakers ...
Since it was founded in February
More than 13,000 tax refund forms were processed between April and June. ...
NOVI, Mich., Nov. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sandra Pierce, Chair of the Board of Directors of ITC Holdings Corp. (ITC), today announced the retirement of Linda Apsey, CEO, from both ITC and its Board of Directors, effective March 22, 2026. ...
The hard rock pioneer said the end is “not far off.” ...
Jeff Pritzl, who has worked full-time for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources since 1991, including as deer program specialist since 2021, will retire from the agency in December 2025. "With 34-plus years under my belt it was time to step aside and let the next generation take over," said Pritzl, 59. He hasn't set a last day of work but
I bought passive income star Legal & General (LSE: LGEN) a few years ago with an eye on my retirement. Even then it was clear to me that if I wanted to actually enjoy my âgolden yearsâ I shouldnât rely on the State Pension. Since then the insurance and investment firm hasnât disappointed â generating consistently high returns for me. This
) Why do women retire with less money than men? Jill Henderson Published on: 18 November 2025 5 min read At a glance: Women retire with less: On current trends, women's median annual retirement income is £13,000 versus £19,000 for men - a 32% gender pension gap that impacts later-life security and choice. Career breaks are the biggest driver: Half
Actor Tulasi, a former child actor who is now famous for playing mother in Telugu and Tamil cinema, announced her retirement on Instagram. The actor made several posts to announce that she’s stepping away from films. This will mark the end of her 58-year-long career, which she began when she was just three months old. Actor Tulasi is famous for her
Battle Creek neighbors now have a secure, dignified way to retire worn American flags — thanks to a new collection box at the city’s police department, according to a community announcement. The box, unveiled 3 p.m. Nov. 10 at the Battle Creek Police Department lobby, was the vision of Girl Scout Josie Pawlowicz, a senior at Lakeview High School
Cheryl and Clint Hardy are clearly excited about their new restaurant, Graze Craze in Evans. The retired Savannah River Site employees embarked on their new restaurant career in March and haven't looked back. They've gone from the "bomb plant" to creating boxes and trays of artfully arranged little food items with the fancy French name charcuterie.
Neymar has been branded “washed”, with fans reacting to the
CHICAGO — Kyle Hendricks, the right-hander who helped the Chicago Cubs win the 2016 World Series and end a 108-year championship drought, is retiring, the team announced on Monday. ...
NEW DELHI: Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor on Tuesday said he would “definitely quit politics” if the Nitish Kumar government fulfils its pre-poll promise of giving Rs 2 lakh each to 1.5 crore people in Bihar. His remarks came a day after he conceded defeat in the state elections and acknowledged that he had failed to win public trust.
After more than 28 years of leadership and a tenure that includes winning a lengthy legal battle with the state, Mohawk Valley Water Authority Executive Director Patrick Becher will be retiring from his position, effective Dec. 31. Becher was hired by the Board of the MVWA in September of 1997 as its first and only executive director, shortly after
Pierce Brosnan has said he is open to returning to James Bond to play a retired spy, but said the role of 007 is another man's job. The actor, 72, who played the role between 1995 and 2002, said he is keen to work with Denis Villeneuve, who is set to direct the first film under new owners Amazon MGM. The next Bond is still yet to be announced,
Josh Brolin to feature in 'Knives Out 3' alongside Daniel Craig Josh Brolin has dropped hints about taking a much-needed break from acting. The 57-year-old old has had a busy year with back-to-back film releases like Weapons and The Running Man.
Photo Credit: Georgiana Dallas/WWE via Getty Images CM Punk recently took to social media to share an emotional message for John Cena as his final chapter in WWE approaches. He thanked Cena for the “stories, the memories, the lessons” over the years. Cena now has just two appearances left before he retires: one at WWE Survivor Series on
A 50-year-old retiree with Rs 1.5 lakh monthly
Start saving early and increase your contributions and you could hit the retirement jackpot
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy has long been a fan of North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick and has a relationship with the legendary NFL coach dating back to his time in the National Football League. With that said, even Portnoy believes it is time for Belichick to move on from coaching after UNC’s performance Saturday at Wake Forest. The
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks walks back to the dugout in the third inning of a June 21, 2018, game against the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati. ...
With the holiday season fast approaching,
NOVI, Mich., Nov. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sandra Pierce, Chair of the Board of Directors of ITC Holdings Corp. (ITC), today announced the retirement of Linda Apsey, CEO, from both ITC and its Board of Directors, effective March 22, 2026. ...
The hard rock pioneer said the end is “not far off.” ...
Jeff Pritzl, who has worked full-time for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources since 1991, including as deer program specialist since 2021, will retire from the agency in December 2025. "With 34-plus years under my belt it was time to step aside and let the next generation take over," said Pritzl, 59. He hasn't set a last day of work but
I bought passive income star Legal & General (LSE: LGEN) a few years ago with an eye on my retirement. Even then it was clear to me that if I wanted to actually enjoy my âgolden yearsâ I shouldnât rely on the State Pension. Since then the insurance and investment firm hasnât disappointed â generating consistently high returns for me. This
) Why do women retire with less money than men? Jill Henderson Published on: 18 November 2025 5 min read At a glance: Women retire with less: On current trends, women's median annual retirement income is £13,000 versus £19,000 for men - a 32% gender pension gap that impacts later-life security and choice. Career breaks are the biggest driver: Half
Actor Tulasi, a former child actor who is now famous for playing mother in Telugu and Tamil cinema, announced her retirement on Instagram. The actor made several posts to announce that she’s stepping away from films. This will mark the end of her 58-year-long career, which she began when she was just three months old. Actor Tulasi is famous for her
Battle Creek neighbors now have a secure, dignified way to retire worn American flags — thanks to a new collection box at the city’s police department, according to a community announcement. The box, unveiled 3 p.m. Nov. 10 at the Battle Creek Police Department lobby, was the vision of Girl Scout Josie Pawlowicz, a senior at Lakeview High School
Cheryl and Clint Hardy are clearly excited about their new restaurant, Graze Craze in Evans. The retired Savannah River Site employees embarked on their new restaurant career in March and haven't looked back. They've gone from the "bomb plant" to creating boxes and trays of artfully arranged little food items with the fancy French name charcuterie.
Neymar has been branded “washed”, with fans reacting to the
CHICAGO — Kyle Hendricks, the right-hander who helped the Chicago Cubs win the 2016 World Series and end a 108-year championship drought, is retiring, the team announced on Monday. ...
NEW DELHI: Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor on Tuesday said he would “definitely quit politics” if the Nitish Kumar government fulfils its pre-poll promise of giving Rs 2 lakh each to 1.5 crore people in Bihar. His remarks came a day after he conceded defeat in the state elections and acknowledged that he had failed to win public trust.
After more than 28 years of leadership and a tenure that includes winning a lengthy legal battle with the state, Mohawk Valley Water Authority Executive Director Patrick Becher will be retiring from his position, effective Dec. 31. Becher was hired by the Board of the MVWA in September of 1997 as its first and only executive director, shortly after
Pierce Brosnan has said he is open to returning to James Bond to play a retired spy, but said the role of 007 is another man's job. The actor, 72, who played the role between 1995 and 2002, said he is keen to work with Denis Villeneuve, who is set to direct the first film under new owners Amazon MGM. The next Bond is still yet to be announced,
Josh Brolin to feature in 'Knives Out 3' alongside Daniel Craig Josh Brolin has dropped hints about taking a much-needed break from acting. The 57-year-old old has had a busy year with back-to-back film releases like Weapons and The Running Man.
Photo Credit: Georgiana Dallas/WWE via Getty Images CM Punk recently took to social media to share an emotional message for John Cena as his final chapter in WWE approaches. He thanked Cena for the “stories, the memories, the lessons” over the years. Cena now has just two appearances left before he retires: one at WWE Survivor Series on
A 50-year-old retiree with Rs 1.5 lakh monthly
Start saving early and increase your contributions and you could hit the retirement jackpot
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy has long been a fan of North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick and has a relationship with the legendary NFL coach dating back to his time in the National Football League. With that said, even Portnoy believes it is time for Belichick to move on from coaching after UNC’s performance Saturday at Wake Forest. The
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks walks back to the dugout in the third inning of a June 21, 2018, game against the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati. ...
With the holiday season fast approaching,