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Social Insurance Organisation enhances pension service for private sector, reduces processing time to five days

bizbahrain | 30 Apr 2026

The Social Insurance Organisation (SIO) has enhanced its pension disbursement request service for private sector employees, as part of ongoing government efforts to improve service quality and streamline processes. The upgraded service enables eligible insured individuals in the private

Council of State Suspends Transfer of $6.9B from Private Pension Funds to Colpensiones

Colombia One | 28 Apr 2026

A new decision by a high court irritates the government of President Gustavo Petro. The Council of State, the highest court of administrative litigation, suspended Decree 415 of 2026, which orders the transfer of 25 trillion pesos (US$6.9 billion) from the Pension Fund Administrators (AFP) to Colpensiones, and thus the Colombian pension system

Simon’s weekly wrap: Private credit, pension surprises and Trump tariffs

Moneyweb | 24 Apr 2026

This week we looked at US private credit risks, pension benefits that don't always go where you think, markets hitting new highs after every crisis, and Trump's tariff war. ...

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

Retirement News

Bard College president to retire after revelations of his ties to Epstein

CBS News | 02 May 2026

The longtime president of Bard College announced his retirement, months after it was revealed that he had a much deeper relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein than was previously known. ...

Trump executive order expands access to retirement plans. What to know

Telegraph Forum | 02 May 2026

Trump portrait passport planned for Americas 250th anniversary The State Department plans a limited Trump portrait passport for Americas 250th anniversary. Here is where it will be available and when. President Donald Trump is launching a new website that will provide access to "high-quality, low-cost" Individual Retirement Accounts or IRAs. Trump

Japan's Kei Nishikori retiring from tennis after 2026 season

Gwinnett Daily Post | 02 May 2026

Kei Nishikori, once ranked as high as No. 4 in the world, will retire from tennis at the end of the 2026 season. ...

Multi-league QB P.J. Walker retires at 31

Gwinnett Daily Post | 02 May 2026

The Calgary Stampeders may be looking to add a quarterback after the retirement of P.J. Walker at age 31. ...

Bard College president to retire after furor over Epstein ties

The Eagle-Tribune | 02 May 2026

Bard College President Leon Botstein is retiring from the institution he led for half a century after revelations about his well-documented relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein came to light. ...

“End of his playing career”: Russell Wilson’s NFL future in doubt as CBS emerges as top broadcasting option amid retirement talk

The Times of India | 02 May 2026

Russell Wilson’s next move may not come on the field. The veteran quarterback now sits at a turning point, and this time, the conversation goes beyond football. Recent reports point to a serious shift, as his name is linked to television. That alone has pushed Russell Wilson's retirement talk into focus.At 37, Wilson has little left to prove.

Vancouver Opera chorus member Don Wright to retire after 51 years

CBC | 02 May 2026

Don Wright followed in his father's and brother's footsteps when he joined the Vancouver Opera as a chorus member in 1975. More than five decades later, the singer is retiring following a final performance on Sunday. ...

Kathy Sears retiring after 30 years at Peaster ISD

Weatherford Democrat | 02 May 2026

Peaster ISD is no stranger to outstanding teachers, honoring award-winning staff year after year. One of the brightest lights in the district is Kathy Sears, who, after 30 years in education, has decided to retire. ...

Hong Kong Olympic cyclist Boey Leung at peace with retirement after finishing on high

South China Morning Post | 02 May 2026

It was a small but significant slip of the tongue that Boey Leung Bo-yee

Executive order targets retirement accounts

Billings Gazette | 02 May 2026

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday aimed at expanding access to retirement plans for workers without employer access through a new website. ...

Taunton police chief running against state rep after retirement battle

Taunton Daily Gazette | 02 May 2026

Taunton Police Chief Ed Walsh, who is retiring in October, is looking for a new job. The longtime Taunton police chief has filed nomination papers challenging incumbent State Rep. Lisa Field in the Democratic primary in September for the 3rd Bristol state representative seat, which includes part of Taunton and parts of Easton. "I have dedicated my

Dear Annie: Couple looks toward retirement, but faces added burden of providing for son, granddaughter

The Oregonian | 02 May 2026

Dear Annie: My husband and I married 31 years ago, when my son was 7. After graduating high school, my son joined the Air Force and served for 11 years until he was injured. He then married and had a child. ...

Retire? New AC Milan Deal? Luka Modrić's Big Decision As World Cup Looms

Fox News | 02 May 2026

Luka Modrić is facing a major decision about his future after suffering a facial injury while playing for AC Milan. The 40-year-old Croatian must now choose between extending his stay at San Siro or bringing his remarkable career to an end. Injury setback leaves Modric considering next step Modric has been ruled out for the remainder of the Serie A

Elkhart announces retirement of police chief

Goshen News | 02 May 2026

ELKHART — Elkhart City Chief Police Dan Milanese has chosen to step down from his role effective May 10 following three years of service leading the Elkhart Police Department. ...

Saskatchewan Roughriders receiver Mitch Picton announces retirement

CBC | 02 May 2026

Saskatchewan Roughriders receiver Mitch Picton announces his retirement and talks about playing every level of his football career in Regina. ...

Russell Wilson contemplating retirement, in ‘deep’ discussions for TV job

New York Post | 02 May 2026

The Jets are facing some competition for Russell Wilson — from CBS. Wilson is in “deep” discussions with TV networks as he contemplates retirement, The Athletic reported Friday. CBS is the favorite to land Wilson for its “The NFL Today” pregame show on Sundays, per the report. 3 Russell Wilson is in talks with TV networks.

Retired top US general says Trump has only one option with Iran: Resume bombing

New York Post | 02 May 2026

A retired top US general Friday said Iran’s leaders “certainly don’t care” what happens to their people — so President Trump should stop trying to negotiate and resume bombing the Middle Eastern country. Retired Gen. Jack Keane — acting Army Chief of Staff at the start of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars —

Why Miguel Rojas could reconsider retirement if Dodgers win again

New York Post | 02 May 2026

ST. LOUIS — As far back as last year’s MLB playoffs, veteran Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas said he planned to retire at the end of the 2026 season. Thus, it came as a surprise this week when Rojas told Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic that he could reconsider the decision under one specific scenario. “If we three-peat,” he said. 3 The Dodgers’

Park City cross country skier Rosie Brennan retires from World Cup racing

Park Record | 01 May 2026

" data-image-caption=" Park City cross country skier Rosie Brennan retired from World Cup skiing on Thursday after 12 seasons and three wins. The 37 year old also competed in three Winter Olympics and six World Championships. "

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Bard College president to retire after revelations of his ties to Epstein

CBS News | 02 May 2026

The longtime president of Bard College announced his retirement, months after it was revealed that he had a much deeper relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein than was previously known. ...

Trump executive order expands access to retirement plans. What to know

Telegraph Forum | 02 May 2026

Trump portrait passport planned for Americas 250th anniversary The State Department plans a limited Trump portrait passport for Americas 250th anniversary. Here is where it will be available and when. President Donald Trump is launching a new website that will provide access to "high-quality, low-cost" Individual Retirement Accounts or IRAs. Trump

Japan's Kei Nishikori retiring from tennis after 2026 season

Gwinnett Daily Post | 02 May 2026

Kei Nishikori, once ranked as high as No. 4 in the world, will retire from tennis at the end of the 2026 season. ...

Multi-league QB P.J. Walker retires at 31

Gwinnett Daily Post | 02 May 2026

The Calgary Stampeders may be looking to add a quarterback after the retirement of P.J. Walker at age 31. ...

Bard College president to retire after furor over Epstein ties

The Eagle-Tribune | 02 May 2026

Bard College President Leon Botstein is retiring from the institution he led for half a century after revelations about his well-documented relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein came to light. ...

“End of his playing career”: Russell Wilson’s NFL future in doubt as CBS emerges as top broadcasting option amid retirement talk

The Times of India | 02 May 2026

Russell Wilson’s next move may not come on the field. The veteran quarterback now sits at a turning point, and this time, the conversation goes beyond football. Recent reports point to a serious shift, as his name is linked to television. That alone has pushed Russell Wilson's retirement talk into focus.At 37, Wilson has little left to prove.

Vancouver Opera chorus member Don Wright to retire after 51 years

CBC | 02 May 2026

Don Wright followed in his father's and brother's footsteps when he joined the Vancouver Opera as a chorus member in 1975. More than five decades later, the singer is retiring following a final performance on Sunday. ...

Kathy Sears retiring after 30 years at Peaster ISD

Weatherford Democrat | 02 May 2026

Peaster ISD is no stranger to outstanding teachers, honoring award-winning staff year after year. One of the brightest lights in the district is Kathy Sears, who, after 30 years in education, has decided to retire. ...

Hong Kong Olympic cyclist Boey Leung at peace with retirement after finishing on high

South China Morning Post | 02 May 2026

It was a small but significant slip of the tongue that Boey Leung Bo-yee

Executive order targets retirement accounts

Billings Gazette | 02 May 2026

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday aimed at expanding access to retirement plans for workers without employer access through a new website. ...

Taunton police chief running against state rep after retirement battle

Taunton Daily Gazette | 02 May 2026

Taunton Police Chief Ed Walsh, who is retiring in October, is looking for a new job. The longtime Taunton police chief has filed nomination papers challenging incumbent State Rep. Lisa Field in the Democratic primary in September for the 3rd Bristol state representative seat, which includes part of Taunton and parts of Easton. "I have dedicated my

Dear Annie: Couple looks toward retirement, but faces added burden of providing for son, granddaughter

The Oregonian | 02 May 2026

Dear Annie: My husband and I married 31 years ago, when my son was 7. After graduating high school, my son joined the Air Force and served for 11 years until he was injured. He then married and had a child. ...

Retire? New AC Milan Deal? Luka Modrić's Big Decision As World Cup Looms

Fox News | 02 May 2026

Luka Modrić is facing a major decision about his future after suffering a facial injury while playing for AC Milan. The 40-year-old Croatian must now choose between extending his stay at San Siro or bringing his remarkable career to an end. Injury setback leaves Modric considering next step Modric has been ruled out for the remainder of the Serie A

Elkhart announces retirement of police chief

Goshen News | 02 May 2026

ELKHART — Elkhart City Chief Police Dan Milanese has chosen to step down from his role effective May 10 following three years of service leading the Elkhart Police Department. ...

Saskatchewan Roughriders receiver Mitch Picton announces retirement

CBC | 02 May 2026

Saskatchewan Roughriders receiver Mitch Picton announces his retirement and talks about playing every level of his football career in Regina. ...

Russell Wilson contemplating retirement, in ‘deep’ discussions for TV job

New York Post | 02 May 2026

The Jets are facing some competition for Russell Wilson — from CBS. Wilson is in “deep” discussions with TV networks as he contemplates retirement, The Athletic reported Friday. CBS is the favorite to land Wilson for its “The NFL Today” pregame show on Sundays, per the report. 3 Russell Wilson is in talks with TV networks.

Retired top US general says Trump has only one option with Iran: Resume bombing

New York Post | 02 May 2026

A retired top US general Friday said Iran’s leaders “certainly don’t care” what happens to their people — so President Trump should stop trying to negotiate and resume bombing the Middle Eastern country. Retired Gen. Jack Keane — acting Army Chief of Staff at the start of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars —

Why Miguel Rojas could reconsider retirement if Dodgers win again

New York Post | 02 May 2026

ST. LOUIS — As far back as last year’s MLB playoffs, veteran Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas said he planned to retire at the end of the 2026 season. Thus, it came as a surprise this week when Rojas told Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic that he could reconsider the decision under one specific scenario. “If we three-peat,” he said. 3 The Dodgers’

Park City cross country skier Rosie Brennan retires from World Cup racing

Park Record | 01 May 2026

" data-image-caption=" Park City cross country skier Rosie Brennan retired from World Cup skiing on Thursday after 12 seasons and three wins. The 37 year old also competed in three Winter Olympics and six World Championships. "

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