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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

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

The Bismarck Tribune | 11 Apr 2026

Just as market headlines reveal huge worries about“ private credit” and “private equity,” the Labor Department has proposed new guidelines. ...

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

Retirement News

In ‘Lorne' doc, ‘SNL' creator doesn't seem keen to retire (yet)

NBC Bay Area | 16 Apr 2026

It’s not easy being the comedy king. And now “Saturday Night Live” creator Lorne Michaels is finally ready to let the world see just how hard it is to captain a 50-year-old pop culture institution. Michaels, the guarded Canadian producer who launched the live late-night sketch comedy show in 1975, is the subject of a new documentary called “Lorne,”

Jill On Money: Can I – or will I ever – retire?

The Roanoke Times | 16 Apr 2026

Regardless of age, when I talk to people about their financial lives, the word retirement usually comes up. If they are over 50, the question is: “Can I retire?" But if they are younger, it becomes, "Will I ever retire?” ...

The umarells: Retired elderly men in Italy quietly supervise construction sites and give orders without being asked

The Times of India | 16 Apr 2026

In cities across Italy, a peculiar yet amusing sight has become part of everyday urban life: elderly men standing near construction sites, hands clasped behind their backs, quietly observing the work. Known as “umarells,” these retired individuals often spend hours watching labourers, occasionally offering advice or pointing out what they believe

Updating Summary Prospectus (Form 497VPU) (Variable Annuity Acct C of Voya Retirement Insurance & Annuity Co)

Public Technologies | 16 Apr 2026

) VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM RETIREMENT PROGRAMS FLEXIBLE PREMIUM, GROUP DEFERRED COMBINATION VARIABLE AND FIXED ANNUITY CONTRACTS ("THE CONTRACT" OR "CONTRACTS") issued to Plans Established by Eligible Organizations under Tax Code Sections 403(b), 415(m), and 457(b) UPDATING SUMMARY

Music Director Ormsby Wilkins to Retire from American Ballet Theatre (Ballet Theatre Foundation Inc)

Public Technologies | 16 Apr 2026

) Ormsby Wilkins. Photo: Rosalie O'Connor Photography. NEW YORK, NY - American Ballet Theatre's longtime Music Director Ormsby Wilkins will conclude his distinguished tenure with the Company at the end of the 2026 Summer season at the Metropolitan Opera House. David LaMarche, a member of ABT's music staff since 1998, has been appointed to succeed

Beloved Georgia radio host faces devastating diagnosis just months after retirement

Cleveland | 16 Apr 2026

Veteran radio personality Mark Robertson, a longtime morning host in the Savannah, Georgia, market, has been diagnosed with late-stage pancreatic cancer just months after retirement following a nearly five-decade broadcasting career. ...

Trump might want to 'usher' Alito into retirement: CNN analysis

Alternet | 16 Apr 2026

Rumors have been swirling that Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito might announce he is retiring at the end of this term, and while some wonder if the rumors are part of a "pressure campaign," there are valid reasons why an Alito retirement — or one by Justice Clarence Thomas — would be beneficial to President Donald Trump. According to CNN

OKLAHOMA VOICE: Senate approves cost of living adjustments for Oklahoma’s retired public employees

Tahlequah Daily Press | 16 Apr 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY — Many of Oklahoma’s retired public employees could receive cost of living adjustments between 3% and 6% under a series of bills advanced by the state Senate on Tuesday. ...

PensionBee Finds a Seven-Figure Retirement Still Possible After 35

Nasdaq Globe Newswire | 16 Apr 2026

With 97% of Americans short of a retirement million, a new guide by PensionBee chart achievable routes for savers at every career stage ...

Boeing Accelerates Hiring as Production Expands and Retirements Rise, Says Union Chief

The Epoch Times | 16 Apr 2026

Aerospace and defense manufacturer Boeing is hiring more than 100 factory workers a week as it

Sky's Skylar Diggins wanted to be closer to home, but she’s not just coasting into retirement

Chicago Sun-Times | 16 Apr 2026

To be a Sky fan right now is to be bursting with questions. Ones like: What is Skylar Diggins doing in Chicago? It surprised many to see the seven-time All-Star choose a team that has won less than 30% of its games over the last two seasons, and an organization not exactly known for flawless execution since its 2021 championship. So how did she end

Retired porn star Asia Carrera passes Texas bar exam

East Bay Times | 16 Apr 2026

Retired porn star Asia Carrera is on track to becoming a practicing lawyer in Texas. The former adult entertainer took to social media this week to provide fans with a major update in her legal journey. “I passed the bar exam!!!!” she wrote, raking in thousands of likes. “Asia Esquire, y’all!!!!!” Carrera, who was born Jessica

Harrison Ford’s Social Security Check Is More Than Double the Average American’s: What You’re Missing

The Miami Herald | 16 Apr 2026

Harrison Ford’s Social Security check is estimated to be $4640 per month Here’s exactly what you’re leaving on the table. ...

1 in 4 doctors in Switzerland nearing retirement, raising shortage fears

Anadolu Agency | 16 Apr 2026

One in four doctors in Switzerland is aged 60 or older, raising concerns over a looming wave of retirements and mounting pressure on the healthcare system, the Swiss Medical Association (FMH) said Wednesday.

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin reveals retirement plans

Sportingnews | 16 Apr 2026

Alex Ovechkin has seemed to brush off the idea of retirement at every opportunity. And now with the Washington Capitals' season over, having just missed the playoffs, Ovi is doing it again. He was asked Thursday in his exit interview with reporters what he wanted to hear from

NFL star Jaire Alexander hints at retirement over mental health issues after stepping away from ...

The Daily Mail | 16 Apr 2026

The former Pro Bowl cornerback, 29, was only traded to the Philadelphia Eagles in November, having briefly spent time with the Baltimore Ravens following his Green Bay Packers release. ...

Ovechkin on potential retirement: ‘I’m pretty sure it’s not my last game’

TSN Canada | 16 Apr 2026

Retirement rumours have swirled around Alex Ovechkin for the entire 2025-26 season. The league’s all time leading goal scorer just finished the final year of his contract as the Washington Capitals missed the playoffs for just the fifth time since drafting the Russian forward with the first overall pick in 2004. Addressing the media during

Scholten gives retirement speech in Iowa House

The Daily Nonpareil | 16 Apr 2026

Iowa State Rep. J.D. Scholten tried to cover all the bases in his Tuesday retirement speech to the Iowa Legislature. ...

Reflecting on a fruitful career: Boyd horticulture agent recalls experiences in job upon retirement

The Daily Independent - Ashland | 16 Apr 2026

CATLETTSBURG April 3 was truly a good Friday for Lori Black Bowling, who retired on that date from her position as Boyd County Extension agent for horticulture. ...

Harrison Ford Gets $4,640/Month From Social Security: Here’s Why This Is A Financial Wake-Up Call

Kansas City Star | 16 Apr 2026

Harrison Ford gets $4,640 a month from Social Security. Here’s what that gap reveals about the decisions most Americans never make. ...

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In ‘Lorne' doc, ‘SNL' creator doesn't seem keen to retire (yet)

NBC Bay Area | 16 Apr 2026

It’s not easy being the comedy king. And now “Saturday Night Live” creator Lorne Michaels is finally ready to let the world see just how hard it is to captain a 50-year-old pop culture institution. Michaels, the guarded Canadian producer who launched the live late-night sketch comedy show in 1975, is the subject of a new documentary called “Lorne,”

Jill On Money: Can I – or will I ever – retire?

The Roanoke Times | 16 Apr 2026

Regardless of age, when I talk to people about their financial lives, the word retirement usually comes up. If they are over 50, the question is: “Can I retire?" But if they are younger, it becomes, "Will I ever retire?” ...

The umarells: Retired elderly men in Italy quietly supervise construction sites and give orders without being asked

The Times of India | 16 Apr 2026

In cities across Italy, a peculiar yet amusing sight has become part of everyday urban life: elderly men standing near construction sites, hands clasped behind their backs, quietly observing the work. Known as “umarells,” these retired individuals often spend hours watching labourers, occasionally offering advice or pointing out what they believe

Updating Summary Prospectus (Form 497VPU) (Variable Annuity Acct C of Voya Retirement Insurance & Annuity Co)

Public Technologies | 16 Apr 2026

) VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM RETIREMENT PROGRAMS FLEXIBLE PREMIUM, GROUP DEFERRED COMBINATION VARIABLE AND FIXED ANNUITY CONTRACTS ("THE CONTRACT" OR "CONTRACTS") issued to Plans Established by Eligible Organizations under Tax Code Sections 403(b), 415(m), and 457(b) UPDATING SUMMARY

Music Director Ormsby Wilkins to Retire from American Ballet Theatre (Ballet Theatre Foundation Inc)

Public Technologies | 16 Apr 2026

) Ormsby Wilkins. Photo: Rosalie O'Connor Photography. NEW YORK, NY - American Ballet Theatre's longtime Music Director Ormsby Wilkins will conclude his distinguished tenure with the Company at the end of the 2026 Summer season at the Metropolitan Opera House. David LaMarche, a member of ABT's music staff since 1998, has been appointed to succeed

Beloved Georgia radio host faces devastating diagnosis just months after retirement

Cleveland | 16 Apr 2026

Veteran radio personality Mark Robertson, a longtime morning host in the Savannah, Georgia, market, has been diagnosed with late-stage pancreatic cancer just months after retirement following a nearly five-decade broadcasting career. ...

Trump might want to 'usher' Alito into retirement: CNN analysis

Alternet | 16 Apr 2026

Rumors have been swirling that Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito might announce he is retiring at the end of this term, and while some wonder if the rumors are part of a "pressure campaign," there are valid reasons why an Alito retirement — or one by Justice Clarence Thomas — would be beneficial to President Donald Trump. According to CNN

OKLAHOMA VOICE: Senate approves cost of living adjustments for Oklahoma’s retired public employees

Tahlequah Daily Press | 16 Apr 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY — Many of Oklahoma’s retired public employees could receive cost of living adjustments between 3% and 6% under a series of bills advanced by the state Senate on Tuesday. ...

PensionBee Finds a Seven-Figure Retirement Still Possible After 35

Nasdaq Globe Newswire | 16 Apr 2026

With 97% of Americans short of a retirement million, a new guide by PensionBee chart achievable routes for savers at every career stage ...

Boeing Accelerates Hiring as Production Expands and Retirements Rise, Says Union Chief

The Epoch Times | 16 Apr 2026

Aerospace and defense manufacturer Boeing is hiring more than 100 factory workers a week as it

Sky's Skylar Diggins wanted to be closer to home, but she’s not just coasting into retirement

Chicago Sun-Times | 16 Apr 2026

To be a Sky fan right now is to be bursting with questions. Ones like: What is Skylar Diggins doing in Chicago? It surprised many to see the seven-time All-Star choose a team that has won less than 30% of its games over the last two seasons, and an organization not exactly known for flawless execution since its 2021 championship. So how did she end

Retired porn star Asia Carrera passes Texas bar exam

East Bay Times | 16 Apr 2026

Retired porn star Asia Carrera is on track to becoming a practicing lawyer in Texas. The former adult entertainer took to social media this week to provide fans with a major update in her legal journey. “I passed the bar exam!!!!” she wrote, raking in thousands of likes. “Asia Esquire, y’all!!!!!” Carrera, who was born Jessica

Harrison Ford’s Social Security Check Is More Than Double the Average American’s: What You’re Missing

The Miami Herald | 16 Apr 2026

Harrison Ford’s Social Security check is estimated to be $4640 per month Here’s exactly what you’re leaving on the table. ...

1 in 4 doctors in Switzerland nearing retirement, raising shortage fears

Anadolu Agency | 16 Apr 2026

One in four doctors in Switzerland is aged 60 or older, raising concerns over a looming wave of retirements and mounting pressure on the healthcare system, the Swiss Medical Association (FMH) said Wednesday.

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin reveals retirement plans

Sportingnews | 16 Apr 2026

Alex Ovechkin has seemed to brush off the idea of retirement at every opportunity. And now with the Washington Capitals' season over, having just missed the playoffs, Ovi is doing it again. He was asked Thursday in his exit interview with reporters what he wanted to hear from

NFL star Jaire Alexander hints at retirement over mental health issues after stepping away from ...

The Daily Mail | 16 Apr 2026

The former Pro Bowl cornerback, 29, was only traded to the Philadelphia Eagles in November, having briefly spent time with the Baltimore Ravens following his Green Bay Packers release. ...

Ovechkin on potential retirement: ‘I’m pretty sure it’s not my last game’

TSN Canada | 16 Apr 2026

Retirement rumours have swirled around Alex Ovechkin for the entire 2025-26 season. The league’s all time leading goal scorer just finished the final year of his contract as the Washington Capitals missed the playoffs for just the fifth time since drafting the Russian forward with the first overall pick in 2004. Addressing the media during

Scholten gives retirement speech in Iowa House

The Daily Nonpareil | 16 Apr 2026

Iowa State Rep. J.D. Scholten tried to cover all the bases in his Tuesday retirement speech to the Iowa Legislature. ...

Reflecting on a fruitful career: Boyd horticulture agent recalls experiences in job upon retirement

The Daily Independent - Ashland | 16 Apr 2026

CATLETTSBURG April 3 was truly a good Friday for Lori Black Bowling, who retired on that date from her position as Boyd County Extension agent for horticulture. ...

Harrison Ford Gets $4,640/Month From Social Security: Here’s Why This Is A Financial Wake-Up Call

Kansas City Star | 16 Apr 2026

Harrison Ford gets $4,640 a month from Social Security. Here’s what that gap reveals about the decisions most Americans never make. ...

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