) The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) published today its December 2025 Financial Stability Report in which it analyses the risks and vulnerabilities facing European insurers and occupational pension funds in a period marked by economic fragility, subdued growth and high uncertainties about the future of international
Mercer expects German corporate pension funds�to boost private markets exposure, combining�core infrastructure and senior private debt ...
Those of us who saved hard risk seeing the rug pulled from under us, being left financially vulnerable. We don't have the luxury of income certainty in retirement ...
‘Private market allocations have nearly tripled across UK pension schemes since 2019’, says Pensions Management Institute guide ...
In a little-noticed paragraph in the Budget, the Chancellor said something relatively innocuous at first glance, but which upends anything resembling a fair pensions system. Rachel Reeves said: “We are ensuring that people only in receipt of the basic or new state pension do not have to pay small amounts of tax through Simple Assessment from April
Few public sector
The attack on salary sacrifice schemes threatens private sector pensions while the public sector emerges unscathed, experts warn. They claim the move could dent savers’ retirement pots and lead companies to
Educators at the �20,000-a-year school told The Courier they earn less than their council counterparts. ...
A cap on salary
The minimum age to start receiving a pension is 58, provided the employee has completed at least 10 years of service. A reduced pension can also be taken from the age of 50 ...
More than 13,000 tax refund forms were processed between April and June. ...
Alternatives can diversify pension portfolios, but private credit currently offers limited extra returns,�DWS says ...
Low allocation comes as the government and FCA encourage fund managers to put more money in domestic market ...
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
For Dr. Jason Higginson, the appeal of military service was never about rank and ribbons. It was about purpose — the same principle that drives the mission of East Carolina University’s Brody School of Medicine, where he now serves as ...
Travis Kelce tried to make Thursday night a memorable one if it is his last game at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs tight end had five catches for 36 yards, playing with third-string quarterback Chris Oladokun and nearly rallying his team ...
NEW DELHI: England rediscovered their rhythm in the Ashes with a stirring four-wicket win over Australia in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). While the Ashes urn had already been settled, the victory offered England a timely lift in confidence, even as Australia continued to hold a 3-1 lead in the series. Fast bowler Josh
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — If Thursday night was the last game Travis Kelce played inside Arrowhead Stadium, he sure tried to make it a memorable one. ...
Mr Yau Yiu-wai’s family has been in business since 1842, but the times have finally caught up. ...
New Delhi, The Delhi High Court has restored the 'honour' of a 72-year-old former CISF officer, who was forced to retire 20 years ago over allegations of sexually harassing a woman colleague, saying the complaint appeared to be motivated. Delhi HC restores ex-CISF officer's 'honour', quashes forced retirement The high court said the charge levelled
The sessions court stated
The Chiefs wound up losing 20-13 in a game in which they were nearly two-touchdown underdogs. ...
Warren Buffett will step down as
Americans – who are 60 years old and have invested 15 percent of their income in the stock market every year – will have earned enough to have a comfortable retirement. These people, on average, would have seen their stock ...
The subtitle of “An Eye for an I” warns us the book will be packed: “Growing Up with Blindness, Bigotry, and Family Mental Illness.” ...
If Thursday night was the last game Travis Kelce played inside Arrowhead Stadium, he sure tried to make it a memorable one. ...
Willa Austin Witherspoon, a retired supply systems analyst, substitute teacher and paraprofessional, died Friday, Dec. 19. She was 95. ...
Bates will call his final game Saturday when the Panthers face East Carolina in the Military Bowl in Annapolis, Maryland, a fitting end for the retired U.S. Navy lieutenant. ...
CANYON, Texas — As a West Texas A&M University student, Randy Rikel gave tours to prospective new Buffs and even helped out at the University’s 75th anniversary celebration. ...
Hague launched aboard the Soyuz MS-12 NASA Astronaut Nick Hague NASA astronaut Brig. Gen. Nick Hague has retired from the agency, concluding a distinguished career that included two spaceflight missions, 374 days in space, and multiple spacewalks in support of the International Space Station. Hague will continue service in the U.S. Space Force.
Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) has gained a
IRS raises 401(k) contribution limits for 2026 IRS increases 401(k) and catch-up contribution limits for 2026, allowing workers to save up to $32,500 for retirement. Your 50s are a pivotal time in the grand scheme of retirement savings. At that point, you may be pretty close to bringing your career to an end. And you may be making big plans for
While the swirl of chatter around Travis Kelce on Christmas Day was on whether he plans to retire at the end of the season, the 11-time Pro Bowl tight end quietly moved up to No. 9 on the NFL all-time ...
Most players and fans treated Thursday’s 20-13 Denver Broncos win over the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium as Travis Kelce’s farewell tour. The team has one more regular-season game left on the road against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium,
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Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end and fiancé of pop superstar Taylor Swift, had a playful moment during the Christmas Day press conference that quickly went viral. When asked if the Chiefs’ matchup against the Denver Broncos might be his last home game, Kelce didn’t dodge the question-he just added a humorous twist. “No. The only time
RIO DE JANEIRO, Dec. 26 (Xinhua) -- Former Palmeiras, Cruzeiro and Santos midfielder Robinho Signorini has announced his retirement after a professional career
For Dr. Jason Higginson, the appeal of military service was never about rank and ribbons. It was about purpose — the same principle that drives the mission of East Carolina University’s Brody School of Medicine, where he now serves as ...
Travis Kelce tried to make Thursday night a memorable one if it is his last game at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs tight end had five catches for 36 yards, playing with third-string quarterback Chris Oladokun and nearly rallying his team ...
NEW DELHI: England rediscovered their rhythm in the Ashes with a stirring four-wicket win over Australia in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). While the Ashes urn had already been settled, the victory offered England a timely lift in confidence, even as Australia continued to hold a 3-1 lead in the series. Fast bowler Josh
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — If Thursday night was the last game Travis Kelce played inside Arrowhead Stadium, he sure tried to make it a memorable one. ...
Mr Yau Yiu-wai’s family has been in business since 1842, but the times have finally caught up. ...
New Delhi, The Delhi High Court has restored the 'honour' of a 72-year-old former CISF officer, who was forced to retire 20 years ago over allegations of sexually harassing a woman colleague, saying the complaint appeared to be motivated. Delhi HC restores ex-CISF officer's 'honour', quashes forced retirement The high court said the charge levelled
The sessions court stated
The Chiefs wound up losing 20-13 in a game in which they were nearly two-touchdown underdogs. ...
Warren Buffett will step down as
Americans – who are 60 years old and have invested 15 percent of their income in the stock market every year – will have earned enough to have a comfortable retirement. These people, on average, would have seen their stock ...
The subtitle of “An Eye for an I” warns us the book will be packed: “Growing Up with Blindness, Bigotry, and Family Mental Illness.” ...
If Thursday night was the last game Travis Kelce played inside Arrowhead Stadium, he sure tried to make it a memorable one. ...
Willa Austin Witherspoon, a retired supply systems analyst, substitute teacher and paraprofessional, died Friday, Dec. 19. She was 95. ...
Bates will call his final game Saturday when the Panthers face East Carolina in the Military Bowl in Annapolis, Maryland, a fitting end for the retired U.S. Navy lieutenant. ...
CANYON, Texas — As a West Texas A&M University student, Randy Rikel gave tours to prospective new Buffs and even helped out at the University’s 75th anniversary celebration. ...
Hague launched aboard the Soyuz MS-12 NASA Astronaut Nick Hague NASA astronaut Brig. Gen. Nick Hague has retired from the agency, concluding a distinguished career that included two spaceflight missions, 374 days in space, and multiple spacewalks in support of the International Space Station. Hague will continue service in the U.S. Space Force.
Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) has gained a
IRS raises 401(k) contribution limits for 2026 IRS increases 401(k) and catch-up contribution limits for 2026, allowing workers to save up to $32,500 for retirement. Your 50s are a pivotal time in the grand scheme of retirement savings. At that point, you may be pretty close to bringing your career to an end. And you may be making big plans for
While the swirl of chatter around Travis Kelce on Christmas Day was on whether he plans to retire at the end of the season, the 11-time Pro Bowl tight end quietly moved up to No. 9 on the NFL all-time ...
Most players and fans treated Thursday’s 20-13 Denver Broncos win over the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium as Travis Kelce’s farewell tour. The team has one more regular-season game left on the road against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium,
+Text SizeSmallMediumLarge
Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end and fiancé of pop superstar Taylor Swift, had a playful moment during the Christmas Day press conference that quickly went viral. When asked if the Chiefs’ matchup against the Denver Broncos might be his last home game, Kelce didn’t dodge the question-he just added a humorous twist. “No. The only time
RIO DE JANEIRO, Dec. 26 (Xinhua) -- Former Palmeiras, Cruzeiro and Santos midfielder Robinho Signorini has announced his retirement after a professional career