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Health insurers urge government to continue rebate discounts for Australians over 65s on low incomes, including aged pension (Private Healthcare Australia)

Public Technologies | 23 Apr 2026

) Health insurers are calling on the Government to exempt Australians aged over 65 on low incomes - including those on the Age Pension - from changes to the Private Health Insurance Rebate, warning the move could force vulnerable people to drop their cover. Private Healthcare Australia (PHA), the peak body for health insurers, say requiring

Consortia drive Italian pension funds’ access to private markets

IPE | 22 Apr 2026

Italian pension funds expand consortia model, boosting scale, cutting costs and deepening private markets exposure ...

UK pension funds face ‘huge’ costs to sell private assets

Financial Times | 22 Apr 2026

Industry regulator has written to 58 schemes to warn about their exposure to hard-to-sell investments ...

New call for spouses to inherit full amount of State or private pensions

Daily Record | 20 Apr 2026

An online petition argues that it’s ‘not not just about money - it’s about dignity, fairness, and the recognition of lifelong partnerships’. ...

Africa’s growing pension assets yet to unlock private market investment

Business Day Online | 14 Apr 2026

Domestic institutional capital across Africa has expanded over the past

Europe's biggest pension investor eyes private markets boost

Khaleejtimes | 13 Apr 2026

Europe's biggest pension investor, APG, will increase its allocation to private markets to just over 30% and sees current credit market flux as a potential buying opportunity, its chief investment officer for private investments told Reuters. APG invests around 600 billion euros ($702.00 billion) for clients including ABP, the Netherlands' biggest

Keep private equity out of pension plans

The Bismarck Tribune | 11 Apr 2026

Oh, the irony. Just as market headlines

North American pension funds stick with private credit bets despite risks

Invezz | 09 Apr 2026

Several major North American pension systems are maintaining their exposure to private credit investments despite increasing stress within the sector, as per a Reuters report. Among them, the California State Teachers’ Retirement System continues to hold positions in private credit funds, including those managed by Blue Owl Capital Inc. According

HMRC issues "look twice" warning to UK workers over accessing private pensions

The Mirror | 09 Apr 2026

In a stark warning, HMRC urged people to "check before you dip" ...

Generational wealth gap is closing as under 40s build up private pensions

The Daily Mail | 09 Apr 2026

Younger adults are not as badly off compared to older generations as feared because their private pension wealth has been under-estimated, a new report shows. ...

Standard Life launches private markets pension default

Financial Planning Today | 08 Apr 2026

Pensions and retirement savings provider Standard Life has launched a new pension default known as Future Opportunities which has a significant focus on private markets. The company said the default will help drive better member outcomes by embracing private markets. It is available for selection as a default by new and existing business across

Keep private equity, private credit out of pension plan

Herald & Review - Decatur | 04 Apr 2026

Oh, the irony. Just as market headlines

Terry Savage: Keep private equity, private credit out of your pension plan

Herald & Review - Decatur | 04 Apr 2026

Just as market headlines reveal huge worries about“ private credit” and“ private equity,” the Labor Department has proposed new guidelines to allow those very same instruments to be included in the 401 plans of unsophisticated individuals. ...

Standard Life launches private markets-focused pension default

IPE | 01 Apr 2026

Future Opportunities is latest evolution of the provider’s sustainable multi-asset strategy and builds on existing lifestyle strategy, incorporating access to private markets ...

Germany passes private pension overhaul to drive equity investment

IPE | 30 Mar 2026

Germany approves equity-focused pension reform with cost caps, raising concerns over second pillar competition ...

Sale of private sector contact centre business to focus on public sector and pensions businesses (Capita plc)

Public Technologies | 26 Mar 2026

) This transaction will be value accretive and will unlock a material overhead reduction as we remove further complexity from the Group. The Group expects to deliver approximately 200bps improvement in adjusted operating margin by 2027 (against the 2025 Group adjusted operating margin of 5.2%). We will be taking actions to deliver annualised

Market-bases finance and private market expansion: implications for supervision (EIOPA - European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority)

Public Technologies | 25 Mar 2026

) Description Market-based finance channels savings to borrowers through markets and securities rather than banks. Historically it was dominated by public equity and bond markets, offering access, transparency, liquidity and price discovery, while private markets were smaller. Since the early 2000s, in the U.S, listings have fallen and more funding

Private credit - Should I be worried about the headlines (XPS Pensions Group plc)

Public Technologies | 25 Mar 2026

) ? 25 Mar 2026 Private credit has come under the spotlight recently, following a number of retail funds gating redemptions

Private sector drives pension surge as CPS enters new phase

Business Day Online | 24 Mar 2026

Nigeria’s Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) is undergoing its most defining shift since inception, with the private sector emerging as the read more Private sector drives pension surge as CPS enters new phase ...

Trading 212 Pushes into Private Pensions After Five-Year Wait

Finance Magnates | 18 Mar 2026

Trading 212, an early disruptor of zero-commission trading in the UK and Europe, has secured authorisation from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to offer self-invested personal pensions (SIPPs). The expansion in the trading platforms’ product suite has been some time in the making. According to the Financial Times, the FCA had granted approval

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NOTICE TO MEMBERS Petition No 1469/2025 by S.D. (French) on alleged discrimination and refusal of early retirement for workers with disabilities in France (personal case) (European Parliament)

Public Technologies | 24 Apr 2026

) European Parliament 2024-2029 Committee on Petitions 26.3.2026 NOTICE TO MEMBERS Subject: Petition No 1469/2025 by S.D. (French) on alleged discrimination and refusal of early retirement for workers with disabilities in France (personal case) Summary of petition The petitioner, a French citizen and former cross-border worker between France and

Microsoft offers retirement buyouts for longtime employees

Moscow-Pullman Daily News | 24 Apr 2026

Microsoft is offering voluntary retirements to thousands of its employees in the United States — for the first time in the tech giant’s 51 years. The retirement program, which has little precedent in the tech industry, is Microsoft’s

End of an era! New Zealand legend Suzie Bates announces international retirement after T20 World Cup

The Times of India | 24 Apr 2026

NEW DELHI: Suzie Bates has announced that she will retire from international cricket after the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England, bringing an end to a long and successful career. Having played 362 matches for New Zealand since her debut in 2006, Bates has been one of the team’s

After years of failed attempts to get staff to retire early, KPMG announces to cut 10% of its audit partners in America

The Times of India | 24 Apr 2026

KPMG has announced to cut about 10% of its US audit partners after earlier efforts to encourage voluntary retirements did not deliver the expected results, according to a Financial Times report. The decision was shared during an internal meeting, where employees were told that the size of the

Retirement prompts sale of historic Nottinghamshire pub with £400,000 price tag

The Business Desk | 24 Apr 2026

A Nottinghamshire pub with CAMRA Heritage Status has been put up for sale as its owners prepare to retire after 16

Commentary: Take your child to Retirement Day — before it’s too late — Tom Purcell

Journal Courier | 24 Apr 2026

Commentary: Middle-aged kids should spend a day with their parents to envision their retirement — as I did a few years ago. ...

Kentucky AD Mitch Barnhart won't accept highly criticized $1M job in retirement

Henry Herald | 24 Apr 2026

After facing criticism, including from the state's governor, Kentucky's retiring athletic director Mitch Barnhart said Thursday that he will not accept a $1 million post with the university. ...

New NPS Withdrawal Rules Could Alter Your Retirement Planning: Here's Why

NDTV | 24 Apr 2026

The compulsory annuity allocation has been reduced to 20%, enabling investors to withdraw up to 80% of their corpus. ...

New Zealand great Suzie Bates to retire after 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup

Indian Express | 24 Apr 2026

One of the most decorated cricketers in the world, Bates has led the White Ferns in 151 matches.

Virginia Tech athletic director Whit Babcock retiring in June, shifting to advisory role

The Star Democrat | 24 Apr 2026

BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Virginia Tech athletic director Whit Babcock will retire from that position this summer and transition to an advisory role. ...

Retired educator Hale passes away

Crossville Chronicle | 24 Apr 2026

Anita Hale, retired educator and 4th District Cumberland County Board of Education representative, passed away Monday, April 20, at Uplands Village. ...

Arts United CEO set to retire after more than 40 years in Fort Wayne arts scene

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette | 24 Apr 2026

Arts United President and CEO Dan Ross will retire in the fall, the organization’s board announced Thursday. ...

Meta to cut about 10 pct of workforce as Microsoft launches voluntary retirement program

Xinhua | 24 Apr 2026

SAN FRANCISCO, April 23 (Xinhua) -- Meta Platforms plans to cut about 10 percent of its workforce, according to media reports on Thursday citing an internal memo, as the social media giant continues to pursue efficiency while increasing investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure (AI) and talent. Meta

Carlin city manager retiring, new casino coming soon

Elko Daily Free Press | 24 Apr 2026

The resignation of retiring Carlin City Manager Richard Braithwaite was approved for May 29 at the Carlin City Council meeting on Wednesday. ...

Fever coach’s honest admission about Kelsey Mitchell says more about Indiana’s identity than retirement

Sportingnews | 24 Apr 2026

The Indiana Fever have spent the past year reshaping their identity around talent, pace and personality, but one detail that quietly defines their culture came from an unexpected place. It was not a stat line or a contract figure. It was a moment of honesty from assistant coach Briann January, who admitted that facing Kelsey Mitchell late in her

What Ty Simpson pick means for Matthew Stafford, Rams QB room as retirement question looms

Sportingnews | 24 Apr 2026

The Los Angeles Rams selection of Alabama QB Ty Simpson was the first big shocker of the NFL Draft. There were questions of whether Simpson would even go in the first round, but the Rams decided to make him Matthew Stafford's backup and successor. This is all coming off a year in which the Rams were one of the best teams in football and made it all

From white collar to blue collar: Working in retirement

Frederick News-Post | 24 Apr 2026

I’ve gained a new appreciation for blue-collar workers ever since becoming one myself. Retirement has a way of opening your eyes that way. ...

Redding Police Chief Brian Barner announces retirement

Record Searchlight | 24 Apr 2026

Redding Police Chief Brian Barner announced Thursday that he is retiring from the force, concluding a 34-year career with the Redding Police Department, including the past three years leading the agency as its leader after being appointed to that role by the City Council. Barner led a department of more than 180 sworn and professional staff. He

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NOTICE TO MEMBERS Petition No 1469/2025 by S.D. (French) on alleged discrimination and refusal of early retirement for workers with disabilities in France (personal case) (European Parliament)

Public Technologies | 24 Apr 2026

) European Parliament 2024-2029 Committee on Petitions 26.3.2026 NOTICE TO MEMBERS Subject: Petition No 1469/2025 by S.D. (French) on alleged discrimination and refusal of early retirement for workers with disabilities in France (personal case) Summary of petition The petitioner, a French citizen and former cross-border worker between France and

Microsoft offers retirement buyouts for longtime employees

Moscow-Pullman Daily News | 24 Apr 2026

Microsoft is offering voluntary retirements to thousands of its employees in the United States — for the first time in the tech giant’s 51 years. The retirement program, which has little precedent in the tech industry, is Microsoft’s

End of an era! New Zealand legend Suzie Bates announces international retirement after T20 World Cup

The Times of India | 24 Apr 2026

NEW DELHI: Suzie Bates has announced that she will retire from international cricket after the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England, bringing an end to a long and successful career. Having played 362 matches for New Zealand since her debut in 2006, Bates has been one of the team’s

After years of failed attempts to get staff to retire early, KPMG announces to cut 10% of its audit partners in America

The Times of India | 24 Apr 2026

KPMG has announced to cut about 10% of its US audit partners after earlier efforts to encourage voluntary retirements did not deliver the expected results, according to a Financial Times report. The decision was shared during an internal meeting, where employees were told that the size of the

Retirement prompts sale of historic Nottinghamshire pub with £400,000 price tag

The Business Desk | 24 Apr 2026

A Nottinghamshire pub with CAMRA Heritage Status has been put up for sale as its owners prepare to retire after 16

Commentary: Take your child to Retirement Day — before it’s too late — Tom Purcell

Journal Courier | 24 Apr 2026

Commentary: Middle-aged kids should spend a day with their parents to envision their retirement — as I did a few years ago. ...

Kentucky AD Mitch Barnhart won't accept highly criticized $1M job in retirement

Henry Herald | 24 Apr 2026

After facing criticism, including from the state's governor, Kentucky's retiring athletic director Mitch Barnhart said Thursday that he will not accept a $1 million post with the university. ...

New NPS Withdrawal Rules Could Alter Your Retirement Planning: Here's Why

NDTV | 24 Apr 2026

The compulsory annuity allocation has been reduced to 20%, enabling investors to withdraw up to 80% of their corpus. ...

New Zealand great Suzie Bates to retire after 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup

Indian Express | 24 Apr 2026

One of the most decorated cricketers in the world, Bates has led the White Ferns in 151 matches.

Virginia Tech athletic director Whit Babcock retiring in June, shifting to advisory role

The Star Democrat | 24 Apr 2026

BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Virginia Tech athletic director Whit Babcock will retire from that position this summer and transition to an advisory role. ...

Retired educator Hale passes away

Crossville Chronicle | 24 Apr 2026

Anita Hale, retired educator and 4th District Cumberland County Board of Education representative, passed away Monday, April 20, at Uplands Village. ...

Arts United CEO set to retire after more than 40 years in Fort Wayne arts scene

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette | 24 Apr 2026

Arts United President and CEO Dan Ross will retire in the fall, the organization’s board announced Thursday. ...

Meta to cut about 10 pct of workforce as Microsoft launches voluntary retirement program

Xinhua | 24 Apr 2026

SAN FRANCISCO, April 23 (Xinhua) -- Meta Platforms plans to cut about 10 percent of its workforce, according to media reports on Thursday citing an internal memo, as the social media giant continues to pursue efficiency while increasing investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure (AI) and talent. Meta

Carlin city manager retiring, new casino coming soon

Elko Daily Free Press | 24 Apr 2026

The resignation of retiring Carlin City Manager Richard Braithwaite was approved for May 29 at the Carlin City Council meeting on Wednesday. ...

Fever coach’s honest admission about Kelsey Mitchell says more about Indiana’s identity than retirement

Sportingnews | 24 Apr 2026

The Indiana Fever have spent the past year reshaping their identity around talent, pace and personality, but one detail that quietly defines their culture came from an unexpected place. It was not a stat line or a contract figure. It was a moment of honesty from assistant coach Briann January, who admitted that facing Kelsey Mitchell late in her

What Ty Simpson pick means for Matthew Stafford, Rams QB room as retirement question looms

Sportingnews | 24 Apr 2026

The Los Angeles Rams selection of Alabama QB Ty Simpson was the first big shocker of the NFL Draft. There were questions of whether Simpson would even go in the first round, but the Rams decided to make him Matthew Stafford's backup and successor. This is all coming off a year in which the Rams were one of the best teams in football and made it all

From white collar to blue collar: Working in retirement

Frederick News-Post | 24 Apr 2026

I’ve gained a new appreciation for blue-collar workers ever since becoming one myself. Retirement has a way of opening your eyes that way. ...

Redding Police Chief Brian Barner announces retirement

Record Searchlight | 24 Apr 2026

Redding Police Chief Brian Barner announced Thursday that he is retiring from the force, concluding a 34-year career with the Redding Police Department, including the past three years leading the agency as its leader after being appointed to that role by the City Council. Barner led a department of more than 180 sworn and professional staff. He

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