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Will auto-enrolment obligations limit what I can invest in my private pension?

The Irish Times | 18 Jan 2026

Most of my income comes from self-employment. I also have a salaried role that earns just over the auto-enrolment threshold. I have a private pension to which I contribute the maximum amount each year. Will the auto-enrolment contributions, including my employer’s contributions, have any impact on the amount I can invest in my own private pension?

I must pay income tax on my two tiny private pensions: What do I need ...

The Daily Mail | 14 Jan 2026

The state pension means I am below the personal allowance. However, I also have workplace pensions which will take me above it. How, then, do I pay tax? Do I get sent a bill? ...

Private pension policy in focus

ECNS | 08 Jan 2026

A tour bus for AIA's national private pension talk show tour makes a stop in Zhengzhou, Henan province, on Dec 21, 2025. (ZUO DONGCHEN/FOR CHINA DAILY) Three years after its launch, China's private pension system has made steady progress, with rising account participation, an increasingly diverse product lineup and broadly stable returns, but

T�rkiye lowers state support for private pension plans to 20%

Daily Sabah | 07 Jan 2026

T�rkiye has lowered the state contribution rate in its private pension system (BES) to 20% from 30%, according to a presidential decree published in the Official Gazette on Wednesd ...

EIOPA flags financial stability risks related to private credit, a weakening dollar and global interconnectedness (EIOPA - European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority)

Public Technologies | 15 Dec 2025

) 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

DAX pension funds ramp up private markets as DC overhaul reshapes demand

IPE | 11 Dec 2025

Mercer expects German corporate pension funds�to boost private markets exposure, combining�core infrastructure and senior private debt ...

Why doesn't Chancellor raid public sector pensions instead of always coming after private sector workers? ...

The Daily Mail | 09 Dec 2025

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 ...

Trustees urged to upskill as pension funds embrace private markets

IPE | 01 Dec 2025

Private market allocations have nearly tripled across UK pension schemes since 2019’, says Pensions Management Institute guide ...

Reeves has just destroyed the case for private sector pensions

AOL | 28 Nov 2025

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

Budget blow to salary sacrifice schemes will add more pain to private sector pensions

This is Money | 26 Nov 2025

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

EXCLUSIVE: Perth private school teachers told accept pension cuts or face redundancy

The Courier | 26 Nov 2025

Educators at the �20,000-a-year school told The Courier they earn less than their council counterparts. ...

EPFO Pension Calculator: Worked 30 Years In A Private Job? Here's How Much You’ll Get

News18 | 22 Nov 2025

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 ...

People taking money out of private or workplace pensions could be due �3,800 tax refund

Daily Record | 21 Nov 2025

More than 13,000 tax refund forms were processed between April and June. ...

DWS urges pension funds to rethink cashflow strategies as private markets shift

IPE | 19 Nov 2025

Alternatives can diversify pension portfolios, but private credit currently offers limited extra returns,�DWS says ...

FCA pension scheme invests less in UK stocks than private sector peers

Financial Times | 19 Nov 2025

Low allocation comes as the government and FCA encourage fund managers to put more money in domestic market ...

Private sector retirees get a pension-powered lifeline

The Daily Tribune - Bahrain | 15 Nov 2025

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

Corporate Adviser | Data Infrastructure Must Keep Pace with Pension Funds’ Private Market Ambitions (Clearwater Analytics Holdings Inc)

Public Technologies | 13 Nov 2025

) 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 ASF approval for the acquisition of BRD Pensii and the BRD mandatory private pension fund (Banca Transilvania SA)

Public Technologies | 13 Nov 2025

) 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

Swiss pension funds pursue domestic private equity amid scepticism

IPE | 12 Nov 2025

Swisscanto’s new domestic private equity fund draws strong pension fund interest as scepticism on the asset class grows ...

Italy’s pension funds deepen private markets drive amid search for diversification

IPE | 11 Nov 2025

Several Italian pension schemes are expanding allocations to private markets to boost diversification and returns ...

Will pension rules catch me out after transfer from public sector to a private sector job?

The Irish Times | 11 Nov 2025

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

Retirement News

Long-time Allen Superior Court judge announces retirement

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette | 19 Jan 2026

Allen Superior Court Judge Fran Gull plans to retire at the end of the year after serving in the role for nearly 30 years. ...

These 8 Retiring LEGO Sets Are Poised to Be the Hottest Collector Investments of 2026

Game Rant | 19 Jan 2026

LEGO continues to introduce jaw-dropping sets, but not all of them can stick

“She’s covering all expenses”: Taylor Swift goes all out for luxurious bachelorette as Travis Kelce struggles with retirement rumors

The Times of India | 19 Jan 2026

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding has the whole world waiting for it even though the high profile couple have remained tight lipped about it.At this point in time, more than their wedding plans, Travis Kelce’s retirement speculations have been dominating headlines. But it seems Taylor Swift is fully focused on hosting a luxurious bachelorette

China’s big people shortage just got bigger, and the risks are growing too

Business Insider | 19 Jan 2026

Adek Berry/Getty ImagesChina's population declined for the fourth year in a row, reaching 1.405 billion.Falling birth rates and an aging population threaten China's economy and the global economy.Government incentives have failed to reverse the trend, mirroring global demographic challenges. China's population is shrinking — and the decline

Retired South Carolina couple found dead in homicides at home

Fox News | 19 Jan 2026

The deaths of a longtime married couple found inside their South Carolina home are now being investigated as a homicide, as authorities ask the public for help piecing together what

Ex-Sichuan Airlines Chief Faces Probe After Retirement

Caixin Online | 19 Jan 2026

Shi Zuyi, the former chairman of Sichuan Airlines Group, is under investigation for

Coming out of retirement to scare fish

Progressive Journal | 19 Jan 2026

We’d all like to retire one day, but what if retiring was dependent on being really bad? That is actually the case when it comes to hurricane names. I’ve never quite understood why we give human names to large, scary storms. It seems like “That real bad’n back in ‘68” would suffice, but whatever. They are given names like they are your cousin or

Coming out of retirement and scaring fish

Progressive Journal | 19 Jan 2026

We’d all like to retire one day, but what if retiring was dependent on being really bad? That is actually the case when it comes to hurricane names. I’ve never quite understood why we give human names to large, scary storms. It seems like “That real bad’n back in ‘68” would suffice, but whatever. They are given names like they are your cousin or

Is investing $6.66 per day enough for retirement? How small stock market contributions can grow ...

The Economic Times | 19 Jan 2026

Investing $6.66 a day, or roughly $200 a month, may seem minor,

"Not just a fiscal issue": Calls for long-term thinking around raising retirement age

NewstalkZB | 19 Jan 2026

The Retirement Commissioner is asking for a careful and considered approach for changing the retirement

Saina Nehwal confirms retirement from badminton: Can't push it anymore

India Today | 19 Jan 2026

Saina Nehwal confirms retirement from badminton: Can't push it anymore ...

757Teamz boys basketball report: Norfolk Christian retires James Michael McAdoo’s jersey, Green Run’s Harris hits milestone

Daily Press | 19 Jan 2026

For the first time in school history, Norfolk Christian retired a jersey. And the honor went to no other than former basketball standout James Michael McAdoo. McAdoo, who graduated in 2011, was a dominant force in Hampton Roads. He was a three-time first-team All-Tidewater selection, a two-time Gatorade Virginia Boys Basketball Player of the Year

Saina Nehwal Retires From Competitive Badminton: "Thought It's Enough"

NDTV | 19 Jan 2026

Saina Nehwal, who has been out of action for the last two years due to a chronic knee condition, has confirmed her retirement from competitive badminton. ...

Super Bowl LX possibilities: Would Matthew Stafford retire if Rams win it all?

The Los Angeles Times | 19 Jan 2026

We’ve seen these movies before, or at least most of them. With the NFL’s conference championship games set — the Rams at Seattle following New England at Denver — three of the four possible Super Bowl permutations are rematches. Rams-Patriots? There have been two of those, at the end of the 2001 and 2018 seasons. And Seattle has played both

Chief Mike Kite retires from Silt Police Department

Post Independent | 19 Jan 2026

The town of Silt announced that Police Chief Mike Kite is retiring and that the town will be seeking a new police chief. Kite started his career in the 1980s, working as a reserve deputy in Jefferson County through the 1990s. In 2000, he became a seasonal law enforcement ranger for Colorado State Parks. He joined the Silt

Retired West Midlands police chief Craig Guildford referred to watchdog

The Guardian | 19 Jan 2026

IOPC asked to investigate former chief constable after Maccabi Tel Aviv fans were banned from Aston Villa match

Michigan State Police deputy director to retire amid management criticism

The Oakland Press | 19 Jan 2026

By Beth LeBlanc, bleblanc@detroitnews.com The second in command at the Michigan State Police has announced her retirement from the force, following months of criticism of the department’s leadership. Lt. Col. Aimee Brimacombe, deputy director of the state police, plans to retire in the coming months, state police spokeswoman Shanon Banner said.

Trust AI enough to bet your retirement? You said, 'No thanks'

Business Insider | 19 Jan 2026

Elon Musk suggested letting AI run your 401 (k). Our readers weren't on board. AndreyPopov/Getty ImagesElon Musk said this month that the AI revolution will make saving for retirement "irrelevant."We asked if you agreed — and it was a clear "no."Retirement and AI experts previously said it's best to keep saving. Earlier this month, Elon Musk

'I can't do it anymore': Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal, 35, announces retirement after battle with knee injury

The Times of India | 19 Jan 2026

NEW DELHI: India's star badminton player Saina Nehwal has confirmed her retirement from competitive badminton as she revealed on Monday that a chronic knee condition had left her unable to cope with the physical demands of elite sport. The 2012 London Olympic bronze medallist last appeared in competition at the Singapore

Kansas City Chiefs Urged to Stop Travis Kelce From Retiring

Newsweek | 19 Jan 2026

As the NFL playoffs continue on and we get to the final stop before the Super Bowl next week, with the conference championship games, the Kansas City Chiefs are in the new position of watching it all

401(k) retirement savings plan undergoes big change as home buying may become affordable

The Economic Times | 19 Jan 2026

U.S. housing affordability in particular has remained a top issue as high mortgage rates and elevated home prices have sidelined many would-be buyers and slowed market activity. ...

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Long-time Allen Superior Court judge announces retirement

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette | 19 Jan 2026

Allen Superior Court Judge Fran Gull plans to retire at the end of the year after serving in the role for nearly 30 years. ...

These 8 Retiring LEGO Sets Are Poised to Be the Hottest Collector Investments of 2026

Game Rant | 19 Jan 2026

LEGO continues to introduce jaw-dropping sets, but not all of them can stick

“She’s covering all expenses”: Taylor Swift goes all out for luxurious bachelorette as Travis Kelce struggles with retirement rumors

The Times of India | 19 Jan 2026

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding has the whole world waiting for it even though the high profile couple have remained tight lipped about it.At this point in time, more than their wedding plans, Travis Kelce’s retirement speculations have been dominating headlines. But it seems Taylor Swift is fully focused on hosting a luxurious bachelorette

China’s big people shortage just got bigger, and the risks are growing too

Business Insider | 19 Jan 2026

Adek Berry/Getty ImagesChina's population declined for the fourth year in a row, reaching 1.405 billion.Falling birth rates and an aging population threaten China's economy and the global economy.Government incentives have failed to reverse the trend, mirroring global demographic challenges. China's population is shrinking — and the decline

Retired South Carolina couple found dead in homicides at home

Fox News | 19 Jan 2026

The deaths of a longtime married couple found inside their South Carolina home are now being investigated as a homicide, as authorities ask the public for help piecing together what

Ex-Sichuan Airlines Chief Faces Probe After Retirement

Caixin Online | 19 Jan 2026

Shi Zuyi, the former chairman of Sichuan Airlines Group, is under investigation for

Coming out of retirement to scare fish

Progressive Journal | 19 Jan 2026

We’d all like to retire one day, but what if retiring was dependent on being really bad? That is actually the case when it comes to hurricane names. I’ve never quite understood why we give human names to large, scary storms. It seems like “That real bad’n back in ‘68” would suffice, but whatever. They are given names like they are your cousin or

Coming out of retirement and scaring fish

Progressive Journal | 19 Jan 2026

We’d all like to retire one day, but what if retiring was dependent on being really bad? That is actually the case when it comes to hurricane names. I’ve never quite understood why we give human names to large, scary storms. It seems like “That real bad’n back in ‘68” would suffice, but whatever. They are given names like they are your cousin or

Is investing $6.66 per day enough for retirement? How small stock market contributions can grow ...

The Economic Times | 19 Jan 2026

Investing $6.66 a day, or roughly $200 a month, may seem minor,

"Not just a fiscal issue": Calls for long-term thinking around raising retirement age

NewstalkZB | 19 Jan 2026

The Retirement Commissioner is asking for a careful and considered approach for changing the retirement

Saina Nehwal confirms retirement from badminton: Can't push it anymore

India Today | 19 Jan 2026

Saina Nehwal confirms retirement from badminton: Can't push it anymore ...

757Teamz boys basketball report: Norfolk Christian retires James Michael McAdoo’s jersey, Green Run’s Harris hits milestone

Daily Press | 19 Jan 2026

For the first time in school history, Norfolk Christian retired a jersey. And the honor went to no other than former basketball standout James Michael McAdoo. McAdoo, who graduated in 2011, was a dominant force in Hampton Roads. He was a three-time first-team All-Tidewater selection, a two-time Gatorade Virginia Boys Basketball Player of the Year

Saina Nehwal Retires From Competitive Badminton: "Thought It's Enough"

NDTV | 19 Jan 2026

Saina Nehwal, who has been out of action for the last two years due to a chronic knee condition, has confirmed her retirement from competitive badminton. ...

Super Bowl LX possibilities: Would Matthew Stafford retire if Rams win it all?

The Los Angeles Times | 19 Jan 2026

We’ve seen these movies before, or at least most of them. With the NFL’s conference championship games set — the Rams at Seattle following New England at Denver — three of the four possible Super Bowl permutations are rematches. Rams-Patriots? There have been two of those, at the end of the 2001 and 2018 seasons. And Seattle has played both

Chief Mike Kite retires from Silt Police Department

Post Independent | 19 Jan 2026

The town of Silt announced that Police Chief Mike Kite is retiring and that the town will be seeking a new police chief. Kite started his career in the 1980s, working as a reserve deputy in Jefferson County through the 1990s. In 2000, he became a seasonal law enforcement ranger for Colorado State Parks. He joined the Silt

Retired West Midlands police chief Craig Guildford referred to watchdog

The Guardian | 19 Jan 2026

IOPC asked to investigate former chief constable after Maccabi Tel Aviv fans were banned from Aston Villa match

Michigan State Police deputy director to retire amid management criticism

The Oakland Press | 19 Jan 2026

By Beth LeBlanc, bleblanc@detroitnews.com The second in command at the Michigan State Police has announced her retirement from the force, following months of criticism of the department’s leadership. Lt. Col. Aimee Brimacombe, deputy director of the state police, plans to retire in the coming months, state police spokeswoman Shanon Banner said.

Trust AI enough to bet your retirement? You said, 'No thanks'

Business Insider | 19 Jan 2026

Elon Musk suggested letting AI run your 401 (k). Our readers weren't on board. AndreyPopov/Getty ImagesElon Musk said this month that the AI revolution will make saving for retirement "irrelevant."We asked if you agreed — and it was a clear "no."Retirement and AI experts previously said it's best to keep saving. Earlier this month, Elon Musk

'I can't do it anymore': Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal, 35, announces retirement after battle with knee injury

The Times of India | 19 Jan 2026

NEW DELHI: India's star badminton player Saina Nehwal has confirmed her retirement from competitive badminton as she revealed on Monday that a chronic knee condition had left her unable to cope with the physical demands of elite sport. The 2012 London Olympic bronze medallist last appeared in competition at the Singapore

Kansas City Chiefs Urged to Stop Travis Kelce From Retiring

Newsweek | 19 Jan 2026

As the NFL playoffs continue on and we get to the final stop before the Super Bowl next week, with the conference championship games, the Kansas City Chiefs are in the new position of watching it all

401(k) retirement savings plan undergoes big change as home buying may become affordable

The Economic Times | 19 Jan 2026

U.S. housing affordability in particular has remained a top issue as high mortgage rates and elevated home prices have sidelined many would-be buyers and slowed market activity. ...

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