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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

Canadian pension funds count cost of private equity slump

Financial Times | 16 Mar 2026

Rising interest rates bring prolonged downturn to the buyout industry ...

Dutch pension fund duo picks Robeco for €1.15bn private corporate debt mandate

IPE | 13 Mar 2026

Robeco’s solution was jointly tailored for PMT and PME, with investments of €500m and €650m, respectively ...

XPS Xchange completes its largest private credit secondary purchase to date, bringing together three DB schemes (XPS Pensions Group plc)

Public Technologies | 11 Mar 2026

) XPS Xchange completes its largest private credit secondary purchase to date, bringing together three DB schemes 11 Mar 2026 XPS Group, a leading FTSE 250 pensions and insurance consulting and administration business, today announces the completion of its largest private credit secondary purchase to date, facilitated through the XPS Xchange

Budget Debate: Gov’t encourages pension funds to invest more in private companies - Jamaica Observer

Jamaica Observer | 10 Mar 2026

Finance and Public Service Minister Fayval Williams says the Government is taking steps to encourage pension fund managers to invest more of the roughly $850 billion in invested assets under their

HMRC warning as Brits told 'check before you dip' into private pensions

The Mirror | 08 Mar 2026

The taxman has urged anyone considering accessing their pension pot to make sure they are not caught up in tax avoidance schemes, which can leave savers facing huge bills ...

Senate plan would redirect teacher pension funds to private school tax credit

The Oklahoman | 06 Mar 2026

Why Trump, not Stitt, dominates Oklahoma’s Republican governor primary Oklahoma's next governor will likely be decided in the Republican primary, and in this race, one endorsement matters most: Donald Trump, not Stitt. An Oklahoma Senate plan to fund education initiatives with money designated for teacher pensions has drawn mixed reactions in the

Oklahoma could expand private school tax credits with money meant for pensions

The Oklahoman | 25 Feb 2026

Sen. Adam Pugh on Senate's proposal to expand Parental Choice Tax Credit with redirected funds The proposal would increase the funding cap for the tax credit program that helps sends students to private schools by using $25 million of the money that would be redirected from the Oklahoma Teachers' Retirement System. Provided by the Senate President

Retirement News

Mastering Retirement Income – Raymond Bostian and Christopher Wingler’s Newly Released Book is a Retirement ...

Fairbanks Daily News-Miner | 10 Apr 2026

Lexington, Kentucky, USA - April 9, 2026 - Retirement planning experts Raymond Bostian and Christopher Wingler have published their new book, The Basics of Retirement: What You Need to Know to Plan for a Better Retirement. The book is a ...

Rain or Shine retires Norwood's jersey number

The Philippine Star | 10 Apr 2026

From here on out, there will be no more Rain or Shine Elasto Painter who will wear Gabe Norwood’s No. 5 jersey. ...

Time's up for Wymondham's vintage gas pipes as they head for retirement (Cadent Gas Ltd)

Public Technologies | 10 Apr 2026

) Essential engineering work in Wymondham will help keep residents connected to safe and reliable gas supplies for cooking and heating The scheme involves replacing 2,245 metres of ageing gas mains, with traffic management in place throughout Work expected to be completed by the end of May Engineers from Cadent - the UK's largest gas distribution

3 big RMD mistakes you risk making in retirement

Usatoday | 10 Apr 2026

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. If you have your retirement savings in a traditional IRA or 401(k), you won't always have complete control over how you withdraw that money. Once you turn 73 or 75, depending on your

Palm Beach County retired teacher remembers growing up among boys

The Palm Beach Post | 10 Apr 2026

Mom’s siblings — four brothers and a sister — all died before she did. Dad’s twin died at birth, and his only other sibling, a brother, was killed at 40 while serving in the Air Force. Eight months later, his brother’s only child died at just three years old. I’ve seen how devastating losing a sibling is. And now that our parents have died, in 2020

With Alex Ovechkin retirement possible, Sidney Crosby honors an enduring 20-year bond

The Athletic | 10 Apr 2026

Crosby is going to savor this weekend's games against Washington, which could be his final against Ovechkin in a long shared history. ...

Hildreth honored by council upon retirement after 31 years with city

Mansfield News Journal | 10 Apr 2026

How to Open the eNewspaper Tap the eNewspaper icon at the bottom right of the app screen. USA TODAY Kim Hildreth used her moment in the spotlight to help others. Mansfield City Council honored Hildreth at its April 7 meeting upon her retirement after 31 years with the city. Wearing a stylish hat and a mask, Hildreth revealed she is battling breast

WellSpan CEO Roxanna Gapstur announces plans to retire

The Record Herald | 10 Apr 2026

WellSpan Health President and CEO Roxanna Gapstur has shared her plans to retire, according to a community announcement. Gapstur, who has held the position since January 2019, will continue to serve until a transition is complete. The WellSpan Health Board of Directors has engaged Korn Ferry, an executive search firm, to conduct a national search

These 41 Binghamton school staff members are retiring in 2026

Press Connects | 10 Apr 2026

Watch new Binghamton YWCA executive director discuss her goals Following the retirement of Binghamton YWCA Executive Director Carole Coppens, Alanna Shaikh will take over the role. Binghamton City School District is expecting a total of 41 retirements for 2026, a 6% loss to the total population of 600 staff members, including teachers,

Retiring without worries: how InLife is changing the way Filipinos think about retirement

The Philadelphia Inquirer | 10 Apr 2026

For many Filipinos, the idea of retirement still feels distant, often reduced to setting

Dividends up 36% in 3 years! No wonder BAE Systems is a popular SIPP stock

The Motley Fool | 10 Apr 2026

A Self-invested Personal Pension (SIPP) can be a great tool for long-term wealth building. The big advantage over a Stocks and Shares ISA is the tax relief on contributions, which can give your money a stronger start and more time to grow. But a SIPP also comes with a trade-off: since the money’s locked away until retirement, stock picking requires

Six big questions for Fury's fifth return from retirement

BBC News | 10 Apr 2026

Key voices from boxing weigh in on the big questions surrounding heavyweight Tyson Fury's latest comeback. ...

Orissa high court rules employee’s promotion cannot be withdrawn after retirement

The Times of India | 10 Apr 2026

CUTTACK: In a significant ruling, the Orissa high court has held that an employee’s promotion cannot be withdrawn after retirement, setting aside an order of the Cuttack Urban Cooperative Bank (CUCB) that reversed a promotion and sought to recover alleged excess salary from a retired employee.The CUCB is a primary Co-operative Society registered

Telangana HC expresses dissatisfaction over delay in retirement benefits payments

The Siasat Daily | 10 Apr 2026

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has expressed strong dissatisfaction over the failure of the government to fully implement its earlier orders directing payment of retirement benefits to employees from various departments by April 9. The court noted that although the government claimed to have made payments to 737 retired employees, only 221

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Mastering Retirement Income – Raymond Bostian and Christopher Wingler’s Newly Released Book is a Retirement ...

Fairbanks Daily News-Miner | 10 Apr 2026

Lexington, Kentucky, USA - April 9, 2026 - Retirement planning experts Raymond Bostian and Christopher Wingler have published their new book, The Basics of Retirement: What You Need to Know to Plan for a Better Retirement. The book is a ...

Rain or Shine retires Norwood's jersey number

The Philippine Star | 10 Apr 2026

From here on out, there will be no more Rain or Shine Elasto Painter who will wear Gabe Norwood’s No. 5 jersey. ...

Time's up for Wymondham's vintage gas pipes as they head for retirement (Cadent Gas Ltd)

Public Technologies | 10 Apr 2026

) Essential engineering work in Wymondham will help keep residents connected to safe and reliable gas supplies for cooking and heating The scheme involves replacing 2,245 metres of ageing gas mains, with traffic management in place throughout Work expected to be completed by the end of May Engineers from Cadent - the UK's largest gas distribution

3 big RMD mistakes you risk making in retirement

Usatoday | 10 Apr 2026

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. If you have your retirement savings in a traditional IRA or 401(k), you won't always have complete control over how you withdraw that money. Once you turn 73 or 75, depending on your

Palm Beach County retired teacher remembers growing up among boys

The Palm Beach Post | 10 Apr 2026

Mom’s siblings — four brothers and a sister — all died before she did. Dad’s twin died at birth, and his only other sibling, a brother, was killed at 40 while serving in the Air Force. Eight months later, his brother’s only child died at just three years old. I’ve seen how devastating losing a sibling is. And now that our parents have died, in 2020

With Alex Ovechkin retirement possible, Sidney Crosby honors an enduring 20-year bond

The Athletic | 10 Apr 2026

Crosby is going to savor this weekend's games against Washington, which could be his final against Ovechkin in a long shared history. ...

Hildreth honored by council upon retirement after 31 years with city

Mansfield News Journal | 10 Apr 2026

How to Open the eNewspaper Tap the eNewspaper icon at the bottom right of the app screen. USA TODAY Kim Hildreth used her moment in the spotlight to help others. Mansfield City Council honored Hildreth at its April 7 meeting upon her retirement after 31 years with the city. Wearing a stylish hat and a mask, Hildreth revealed she is battling breast

WellSpan CEO Roxanna Gapstur announces plans to retire

The Record Herald | 10 Apr 2026

WellSpan Health President and CEO Roxanna Gapstur has shared her plans to retire, according to a community announcement. Gapstur, who has held the position since January 2019, will continue to serve until a transition is complete. The WellSpan Health Board of Directors has engaged Korn Ferry, an executive search firm, to conduct a national search

These 41 Binghamton school staff members are retiring in 2026

Press Connects | 10 Apr 2026

Watch new Binghamton YWCA executive director discuss her goals Following the retirement of Binghamton YWCA Executive Director Carole Coppens, Alanna Shaikh will take over the role. Binghamton City School District is expecting a total of 41 retirements for 2026, a 6% loss to the total population of 600 staff members, including teachers,

Retiring without worries: how InLife is changing the way Filipinos think about retirement

The Philadelphia Inquirer | 10 Apr 2026

For many Filipinos, the idea of retirement still feels distant, often reduced to setting

Dividends up 36% in 3 years! No wonder BAE Systems is a popular SIPP stock

The Motley Fool | 10 Apr 2026

A Self-invested Personal Pension (SIPP) can be a great tool for long-term wealth building. The big advantage over a Stocks and Shares ISA is the tax relief on contributions, which can give your money a stronger start and more time to grow. But a SIPP also comes with a trade-off: since the money’s locked away until retirement, stock picking requires

Six big questions for Fury's fifth return from retirement

BBC News | 10 Apr 2026

Key voices from boxing weigh in on the big questions surrounding heavyweight Tyson Fury's latest comeback. ...

Orissa high court rules employee’s promotion cannot be withdrawn after retirement

The Times of India | 10 Apr 2026

CUTTACK: In a significant ruling, the Orissa high court has held that an employee’s promotion cannot be withdrawn after retirement, setting aside an order of the Cuttack Urban Cooperative Bank (CUCB) that reversed a promotion and sought to recover alleged excess salary from a retired employee.The CUCB is a primary Co-operative Society registered

Telangana HC expresses dissatisfaction over delay in retirement benefits payments

The Siasat Daily | 10 Apr 2026

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has expressed strong dissatisfaction over the failure of the government to fully implement its earlier orders directing payment of retirement benefits to employees from various departments by April 9. The court noted that although the government claimed to have made payments to 737 retired employees, only 221

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