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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

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Dear Annie: My crossdressing hobby worked great until my wife retired

NJ | 19 Apr 2026

DEAR ANNIE: I’m retired, married and have been a longtime crossdresser. My wife’s aware of my little hobby, and although she doesn’t want to participate in it with me, she’s OK with me dressing when she’s not around. ...

Top stories from The Sacramento Bee this week. Here’s what to know

Sacramento Bee | 18 Apr 2026

A Holocaust survivor shares her story. Sacramento Police Chief Kathy Lester retires after 32 years. Norovirus on the rise. Read these and other top stories from The Bee this week. ...

You’re Due For A Spring Financial Checkup: 5 Steps To Protect and Organize Your Money ...

Sacramento Bee | 18 Apr 2026

Retirees and near-retirees: here are 5 spring money moves that protect what you spent decades building. ...

Samuel Alito And Clarence Thomas Have No Plans To Retire Before Midterms: Reports

Huffington Post | 18 Apr 2026

The reports likely close any window Trump would’ve had to nominate a fourth justice to the high court before the midterm elections in November. ...

Retired teacher, 103, reunites with family’s labor of love

Clinton Herald | 18 Apr 2026

Marilyn Kutzi rose a bit from the wheelchair as she reached toward the jawbone that was at least as long as her arm. Two women from the University of Iowa had lifted the 50-pound artifact onto the table in front ...

Draymond Green gets brutally honest regarding retirement, future with Warriors

Sportingnews | 18 Apr 2026

Golden State Warriors star forward Draymond Green discussed his future following Golden State's 111-96 loss to the Phoenix Suns in the Play-In Tournament. With the loss, the Warriors were eliminated from postseason contention for the second time in three years. Draymond Green

Service marks retirement of longest-serving bishop in Cork diocese for 400 years

RTE | 18 Apr 2026

A service has taken place in Cork to mark the retirement of Paul Colton as the Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross. Bishop Colton was the longest serving Church of Ireland bishop of the diocese since 1617 and of the serving bishops in the Church of Ireland and was the last to be consecrated in the 20th century. His farewell service took place this

Adam Silver Sends Clear Message About LeBron James Amid Retirement Rumors

Newsweek | 18 Apr 2026

One of the biggest storylines as the NBA postseason begins this weekend is what the future holds for 41-year-old LeBron James. James is currently leading the Los Angeles Lakers into a first-round series against the Houston Rockets without both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, who are expected to miss most — if not all — of the series due to injuries

Steph Curry Opens Up About Retirement Timeline After Warriors’ Loss

Newsweek | 18 Apr 2026

The Golden State Warriors battled to secure a second play-in spot, thanks to an incredible performance by their superstar, Steph Curry, but unfortunately, they couldn't win a second play-in game to advance to the eighth seed. Instead, Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns were victorious, 111-96, giving them a prize of a first-round matchup against

Source: James considering retirement

Magic Valley | 18 Apr 2026

Lakers forward LeBron James reacts during the first half of an April 12 game against the Jazz at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The Lakers will play the Houston Rockets in Game 1 of their first-ound playoff series on Saturday. ...

RETIRED MAN LOSES 90,000 EUROS IN CRYPTO SCAM

The Cypress Observer | 18 Apr 2026

An elderly retired man has lost over 90,000 Euros in almost 7 months. The process started when certain unidentified people reached out to him on social

Dear Annie: My crossdressing never bothered my wife until she retired; now I can’t be myself

The Post-Standard | 18 Apr 2026

Dear Annie: I’m retired, married and have been a longtime crossdresser. My wife’s aware of my little hobby, and although she doesn’t want to participate in it with me, she’s OK with me dressing when she’s not around. ...

UAH president retires after record-setting tenure in Huntsville

Dothan Eagle | 18 Apr 2026

The president of the University of Alabama at Huntsville is closing out his final year of service. Charles Karr will retire in May after leading the campus for five years. His tenure included efforts to increase the campus’ research and ...

TriMet is retiring its oldest MAX trains — and you’re invited to the goodbye party

The Oregonian | 18 Apr 2026

The original MAX rail cars are retiring — just short of their 40th birthday — and TriMet is throwing them a Portland goodbye party on Saturday. ...

News24 | How to find out if you’re owed any unpaid benefits from a retirement fund

News24 | 18 Apr 2026

If you contributed to a retirement fund during any period of employment and were not paid out the benefits, they could be part of the many billions of rands of unpaid assets still invested in a retirement fund or an unclaimed benefit fund. ...

Longtime Ypsilanti-area principal plans to retire ‘with a full heart’ this year

Michigan Live | 18 Apr 2026

YPSILANTI, MI – A longtime Washtenaw County principal is set to retire at the end of the school year after more than a decade she says was spent helping build a school rooted in care, equity and academic achievement. ...

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Dear Annie: My crossdressing hobby worked great until my wife retired

NJ | 19 Apr 2026

DEAR ANNIE: I’m retired, married and have been a longtime crossdresser. My wife’s aware of my little hobby, and although she doesn’t want to participate in it with me, she’s OK with me dressing when she’s not around. ...

Top stories from The Sacramento Bee this week. Here’s what to know

Sacramento Bee | 18 Apr 2026

A Holocaust survivor shares her story. Sacramento Police Chief Kathy Lester retires after 32 years. Norovirus on the rise. Read these and other top stories from The Bee this week. ...

You’re Due For A Spring Financial Checkup: 5 Steps To Protect and Organize Your Money ...

Sacramento Bee | 18 Apr 2026

Retirees and near-retirees: here are 5 spring money moves that protect what you spent decades building. ...

Samuel Alito And Clarence Thomas Have No Plans To Retire Before Midterms: Reports

Huffington Post | 18 Apr 2026

The reports likely close any window Trump would’ve had to nominate a fourth justice to the high court before the midterm elections in November. ...

Retired teacher, 103, reunites with family’s labor of love

Clinton Herald | 18 Apr 2026

Marilyn Kutzi rose a bit from the wheelchair as she reached toward the jawbone that was at least as long as her arm. Two women from the University of Iowa had lifted the 50-pound artifact onto the table in front ...

Draymond Green gets brutally honest regarding retirement, future with Warriors

Sportingnews | 18 Apr 2026

Golden State Warriors star forward Draymond Green discussed his future following Golden State's 111-96 loss to the Phoenix Suns in the Play-In Tournament. With the loss, the Warriors were eliminated from postseason contention for the second time in three years. Draymond Green

Service marks retirement of longest-serving bishop in Cork diocese for 400 years

RTE | 18 Apr 2026

A service has taken place in Cork to mark the retirement of Paul Colton as the Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross. Bishop Colton was the longest serving Church of Ireland bishop of the diocese since 1617 and of the serving bishops in the Church of Ireland and was the last to be consecrated in the 20th century. His farewell service took place this

Adam Silver Sends Clear Message About LeBron James Amid Retirement Rumors

Newsweek | 18 Apr 2026

One of the biggest storylines as the NBA postseason begins this weekend is what the future holds for 41-year-old LeBron James. James is currently leading the Los Angeles Lakers into a first-round series against the Houston Rockets without both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, who are expected to miss most — if not all — of the series due to injuries

Steph Curry Opens Up About Retirement Timeline After Warriors’ Loss

Newsweek | 18 Apr 2026

The Golden State Warriors battled to secure a second play-in spot, thanks to an incredible performance by their superstar, Steph Curry, but unfortunately, they couldn't win a second play-in game to advance to the eighth seed. Instead, Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns were victorious, 111-96, giving them a prize of a first-round matchup against

Source: James considering retirement

Magic Valley | 18 Apr 2026

Lakers forward LeBron James reacts during the first half of an April 12 game against the Jazz at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The Lakers will play the Houston Rockets in Game 1 of their first-ound playoff series on Saturday. ...

RETIRED MAN LOSES 90,000 EUROS IN CRYPTO SCAM

The Cypress Observer | 18 Apr 2026

An elderly retired man has lost over 90,000 Euros in almost 7 months. The process started when certain unidentified people reached out to him on social

Dear Annie: My crossdressing never bothered my wife until she retired; now I can’t be myself

The Post-Standard | 18 Apr 2026

Dear Annie: I’m retired, married and have been a longtime crossdresser. My wife’s aware of my little hobby, and although she doesn’t want to participate in it with me, she’s OK with me dressing when she’s not around. ...

UAH president retires after record-setting tenure in Huntsville

Dothan Eagle | 18 Apr 2026

The president of the University of Alabama at Huntsville is closing out his final year of service. Charles Karr will retire in May after leading the campus for five years. His tenure included efforts to increase the campus’ research and ...

TriMet is retiring its oldest MAX trains — and you’re invited to the goodbye party

The Oregonian | 18 Apr 2026

The original MAX rail cars are retiring — just short of their 40th birthday — and TriMet is throwing them a Portland goodbye party on Saturday. ...

News24 | How to find out if you’re owed any unpaid benefits from a retirement fund

News24 | 18 Apr 2026

If you contributed to a retirement fund during any period of employment and were not paid out the benefits, they could be part of the many billions of rands of unpaid assets still invested in a retirement fund or an unclaimed benefit fund. ...

Longtime Ypsilanti-area principal plans to retire ‘with a full heart’ this year

Michigan Live | 18 Apr 2026

YPSILANTI, MI – A longtime Washtenaw County principal is set to retire at the end of the school year after more than a decade she says was spent helping build a school rooted in care, equity and academic achievement. ...

A pension is nothing more than deferred compensation.
Elizabeth Warren

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