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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 ...

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

This is Money | 01 Dec 2025

Something has been perplexing me for some time. There is always talk of 'raiding' private pensions in one way or another but there is little discussion around the cost to the public purse of the public servants pension schemes (Civil Service, NHS, local government and so on). Those of us who have saved hard for retirement risk seeing the rug pulled

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

State pensioners with small private pensions face HMRC tax by 2027

The Mirror | 09 Nov 2025

The full state pension rate is set to overtake the personal allowance, the point at which someone starts paying tax, in 2027, and it will come within just a few pounds of it from next April ...

Rachel Reeves plans £2bn-a-year stealth tax raid on private sector pensions as she goes after ...

The Daily Mail | 08 Nov 2025

Rachel Reeves is planning to launch a stealth tax raid on private sector retirement savings in this month’s Budget which could net her up to £2 billion a year. In another major blow to British workers, the Chancellor will target salary sacrifice schemes, reducing tax breaks on pension contributions for both employers and employees. And the raid

Oregon Treasury reducing pension stake in private equity

Keizer Times | 06 Nov 2025

The proportion of Oregon’s public employee retirement fund invested in private equity funds is shrinking after mounting criticism that it ballooned in recent years. In a public letter shared earlier this month with the four governor-appointed members of the Oregon Investment Council, state Treasurer Elizabeth Steiner said treasury staff were

GVCA champions private equity as catalyst for pension fund growth

B & FT Online | 05 Nov 2025

The Ghana Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (GVCA) has hosted a Pension Funds Risk and Investment Roundtable, bringing together experts from the country’s pension and private capital ecosystems to explore strategies for diversification, sustainable growth and long-term national impact. For years, the discussion within the pension

Chair Cassidy Introduces Bill to Protect Americans’ Private Health Data (US Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions)

Public Technologies | 04 Nov 2025

) WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, introduced the Health Information Privacy Reform Act. This legislation protects Americans' private health data by expanding health privacy protections to account for

Will my private pension exclude me from State’s new auto-enrolment scheme?

The Irish Times | 02 Nov 2025

I’ve been reading your recent articles in The Irish Times about auto-enrolment and I see that you say anyone without a private pension will be auto-enrolled. As I work for four individual sole traders and none of them have ever offered any benefits such as pension, health insurance etc, I have had to do these things for myself and several years ago

Swiss pension funds weigh private debt as low yields persist

IPE | 29 Oct 2025

Some Swiss pension funds explore private debt to boost returns, while others remain wary of risks ...

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Apple’s A.I. Chief, John Giannandrea, Is Retiring

New York Times | 02 Dec 2025

John Giannandrea, hired from Google, is leaving after the release of a new Siri was postponed. Apple has fallen behind rivals in efforts to develop A.I. products. ...

What Young People Need to Know About Workplace Retirement Savings

Houston Forward Times | 02 Dec 2025

(StatePoint) Workplace retirement savings plans are an excellent way to invest in your future, and the earlier you start, the more opportunity your savings have to grow. Typically automated through payroll deductions, contributions to a plan like a 401(k) or 403(b) are tax-advantaged and easy to make. Recent research by Edward Jones and Morning

Son orchestrates retired Air Force officer’s murder in Haridwar for property, three arrested

Hindustan Times | 02 Dec 2025

In a shocking development, Uttarakhand police have taken three men into custody for the killing of a retired Air Force officer in Haridwar’s Bahadrabad region, a crime that unfolded two nights earlier. Three men, including Yashpal Singh, the son of retired Air Force officer Bhagwan Singh, have been arrested in Haridwar for the officer's murder.

Oklahoma Voice: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene retirement launches speculation about congressional pensions

The Duncan Banner | 02 Dec 2025

WASHINGTON — Georgia Republican U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s upcoming resignation from Congress set off a series of questions and misinformation about what health care and pension benefits lawmakers receive once they leave public service. ...

Retirement plan spam emails (Washington State University)

Public Technologies | 02 Dec 2025

) HRS Benefits is aware spam emails are often distributed to WSU email accounts offering to provide retirement

Arkansas Teacher Retirement System’s investments gained $817 million in value during last quarter, consultant says

NWA Online | 02 Dec 2025

Bolstered by rising stock markets, the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System's investments gained about $817 million in value during the quarter that ended Sept. 30, reaching over $24 billion, the system's investment consultant reported Monday. ...

John Giannandrea to retire from Apple

Hastings Tribune | 02 Dec 2025

CUPERTINO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 1, 2025-- ...

Apple AI Chief Retiring After Siri Failure

Slashdot | 02 Dec 2025

Apple's longtime AI chief John Giannandrea is retiring, with former Microsoft and Google AI leader Amar Subramanya stepping in to take over. MacRumors notes the retirement comes after the company's repeated delays in delivering its revamped Siri and internal turmoil that led to an AI team exodus. From the

Wayfair is selling a $2,040 sleeper sofa for just $560 for Cyber Monday

The Capital Journal | 02 Dec 2025

Save an incredible $1,480 on this comfy, supportive sofa bed. ...

WWE Left Austin Theory Out of John Cena's Retirement Match. Now He Has to Prove ...

The Capital Journal | 02 Dec 2025

WWE passed over Austin Theory for John Cena's retirement tournament. Now his career depends on The Vision working. Analysis of his make-or-break moment. ...

Costco sees shift in member behavior

The Capital Journal | 02 Dec 2025

While there’s plenty to love about shopping at Costco, there’s one element that many members truly dislike – the crowds. If you’ve ever been bashed in the heel by an oversized Costco shopping cart, you know just how painful an ...

Apple names former Microsoft, Google exec to succeed retiring AI chief

CNBC | 02 Dec 2025

Apple's AI chief is stepping down after experts say the company has fallen behind its peers when it comes to investing in AI data centers, chips and models. ...

Employer Access Workshops (IMRF - Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund)

Public Technologies | 01 Dec 2025

) December 1, 2025 With feedback from employers, IMRF Employer services has developed new Winter . These workshops will

WPR host Larry Meiller retiring after 58 years

Madison | 01 Dec 2025

People are also reading… How much snow fell in Madison and southern Wisconsin this weekend? See live traffic conditions as 1st big snowstorm of season winds down in

3Q25 Private Real Estate Performance (PERSI - Public Employees Retirement System of Idaho)

Public Technologies | 01 Dec 2025

) Q3 2025 Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho FUND SUMMARY NET ASSET VALUE $1,009,450,305 NUMBER OF PROPERTIES 37 PORTFOLIO OCCUPANCY 90% DIVERSIFICATION BY REGION (BY NIV) DIVERSIFICATION BY PROPERTY TYPE (BY NIV) PACIFIC 13% MIDEAST 16% SOUTHWEST 13% CENTRAL 8% NORTHEAST 14% MOUNTAIN 20% SOUTHEAST 16% RETAIL 10% OFFICE 4% RESIDENTIAL 34%

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Apple’s A.I. Chief, John Giannandrea, Is Retiring

New York Times | 02 Dec 2025

John Giannandrea, hired from Google, is leaving after the release of a new Siri was postponed. Apple has fallen behind rivals in efforts to develop A.I. products. ...

What Young People Need to Know About Workplace Retirement Savings

Houston Forward Times | 02 Dec 2025

(StatePoint) Workplace retirement savings plans are an excellent way to invest in your future, and the earlier you start, the more opportunity your savings have to grow. Typically automated through payroll deductions, contributions to a plan like a 401(k) or 403(b) are tax-advantaged and easy to make. Recent research by Edward Jones and Morning

Son orchestrates retired Air Force officer’s murder in Haridwar for property, three arrested

Hindustan Times | 02 Dec 2025

In a shocking development, Uttarakhand police have taken three men into custody for the killing of a retired Air Force officer in Haridwar’s Bahadrabad region, a crime that unfolded two nights earlier. Three men, including Yashpal Singh, the son of retired Air Force officer Bhagwan Singh, have been arrested in Haridwar for the officer's murder.

Oklahoma Voice: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene retirement launches speculation about congressional pensions

The Duncan Banner | 02 Dec 2025

WASHINGTON — Georgia Republican U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s upcoming resignation from Congress set off a series of questions and misinformation about what health care and pension benefits lawmakers receive once they leave public service. ...

Retirement plan spam emails (Washington State University)

Public Technologies | 02 Dec 2025

) HRS Benefits is aware spam emails are often distributed to WSU email accounts offering to provide retirement

Arkansas Teacher Retirement System’s investments gained $817 million in value during last quarter, consultant says

NWA Online | 02 Dec 2025

Bolstered by rising stock markets, the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System's investments gained about $817 million in value during the quarter that ended Sept. 30, reaching over $24 billion, the system's investment consultant reported Monday. ...

John Giannandrea to retire from Apple

Hastings Tribune | 02 Dec 2025

CUPERTINO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 1, 2025-- ...

Apple AI Chief Retiring After Siri Failure

Slashdot | 02 Dec 2025

Apple's longtime AI chief John Giannandrea is retiring, with former Microsoft and Google AI leader Amar Subramanya stepping in to take over. MacRumors notes the retirement comes after the company's repeated delays in delivering its revamped Siri and internal turmoil that led to an AI team exodus. From the

Wayfair is selling a $2,040 sleeper sofa for just $560 for Cyber Monday

The Capital Journal | 02 Dec 2025

Save an incredible $1,480 on this comfy, supportive sofa bed. ...

WWE Left Austin Theory Out of John Cena's Retirement Match. Now He Has to Prove ...

The Capital Journal | 02 Dec 2025

WWE passed over Austin Theory for John Cena's retirement tournament. Now his career depends on The Vision working. Analysis of his make-or-break moment. ...

Costco sees shift in member behavior

The Capital Journal | 02 Dec 2025

While there’s plenty to love about shopping at Costco, there’s one element that many members truly dislike – the crowds. If you’ve ever been bashed in the heel by an oversized Costco shopping cart, you know just how painful an ...

Apple names former Microsoft, Google exec to succeed retiring AI chief

CNBC | 02 Dec 2025

Apple's AI chief is stepping down after experts say the company has fallen behind its peers when it comes to investing in AI data centers, chips and models. ...

Employer Access Workshops (IMRF - Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund)

Public Technologies | 01 Dec 2025

) December 1, 2025 With feedback from employers, IMRF Employer services has developed new Winter . These workshops will

WPR host Larry Meiller retiring after 58 years

Madison | 01 Dec 2025

People are also reading… How much snow fell in Madison and southern Wisconsin this weekend? See live traffic conditions as 1st big snowstorm of season winds down in

3Q25 Private Real Estate Performance (PERSI - Public Employees Retirement System of Idaho)

Public Technologies | 01 Dec 2025

) Q3 2025 Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho FUND SUMMARY NET ASSET VALUE $1,009,450,305 NUMBER OF PROPERTIES 37 PORTFOLIO OCCUPANCY 90% DIVERSIFICATION BY REGION (BY NIV) DIVERSIFICATION BY PROPERTY TYPE (BY NIV) PACIFIC 13% MIDEAST 16% SOUTHWEST 13% CENTRAL 8% NORTHEAST 14% MOUNTAIN 20% SOUTHEAST 16% RETAIL 10% OFFICE 4% RESIDENTIAL 34%

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