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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 ...

German auditors’ pension fund monitors rebound in private equity dealmaking

IPE | 29 Oct 2025

‘We pay particular attention to broad diversification and carefully structured investments,’ says Sascha Pinger, CIO of WPV, the €5bn pension fund ...

Austrian pension funds step up private equity as hunt for illiquids intensifies

IPE | 28 Oct 2025

APK Pensionskasse is�targeting opportunities for above-average returns in private equity, while�Bonus Pensionskasse looks to�infrastructure equity ...

Retirement News

Republican U.S. Rep. Nehls of Texas says he will retire in 2026

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette | 30 Nov 2025

U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls says he will retire from Congress after his term ends in 2026 to focus on family. ...

Judi Dench, 90, Shares Honest Health Update Amid Retirement Rumors

Chronicle Tribune | 30 Nov 2025

The Oscar winner last appeared in an on-screen role in 2022. Judi Dench, 90, Shares Honest Health Update Amid Retirement Rumors ...

Stranger Things Actress Thought About Retiring Before Landing Role

Coming Soon | 30 Nov 2025

[Image Credit: Beata Zawrzel, NurPhoto | Getty Images] An actress in Stranger Things Season 5 nearly retired before filming began, but she immediately set that plan aside when she was cast in the Netflix series. Linda Hamilton, who plays antagonist Dr. Kay in the latest season of the supernatural show, had thoughts about ending her illustrious

Did Virat Kohli communicate with BCCI on Test retirement U-turn? Secretary Devajit Saikia says ‘do ...

Live Mint | 30 Nov 2025

Virat Kohli retired from Test cricket before the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy against England earlier this year. In 123 Tests, Kohli smashed 30 hundreds in the longest format and finished at 9230 runs. ...

Republican U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls of Texas says he will retire in 2026

The Associated Press | 30 Nov 2025

U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls says he will retire from Congress after his term ends in 2026 to

BCCI breaks silence on rumours of Virat Kohli being asked to come out of Test retirement

Hindustan Times | 30 Nov 2025

Virat Kohli had the best response in store for his naysayers as he smashed a century in the first ODI of the three-match series against South Africa in Ranchi on Sunday. Ever since his Test retirement, big questions have been raised about his future and whether there's enough fuel in his tank to continue through the grind until the 2027 World Cup.

KKR Owner Shah Rukh Khan's Priceless Reaction To Russell's IPL Retirement

NDTV | 30 Nov 2025

Andre Russell announced his retirement from the IPL after he was released by KKR ahead of the auction. ...

Cal Fire San Diego’s sole female battalion chief retiring after 31-year career

The San Diego Union-Tribune | 30 Nov 2025

When Kari Thompson was 15, she went to a career fair at her high school thinking she might want to become a paramedic. Then a firefighter at a neighboring table talked up the fire service. She liked that it was physically challenging and largely outdoors. Thompson learned more about the profession when she joined a fire Explorer program in

SRK Praises Andre Russell After He Announces Retirement From IPL

NDTV | 30 Nov 2025

In a post on X, SRK thanked Russell for giving the KKR family "wonderful memories" during his 12-year association with the purple squad ...

62-Year-Old Retired Cop Dies After Being Attacked By Swarm Of Bees In UP

NDTV | 30 Nov 2025

62-year-old retired police officer died after being attacked by a swarm of bees here on Sunday, officials said. ...

Shah Rukh Khan makes witty remark after Andre Russell's retirement call: 'Any other jersey would indeed look weird on you'

The Times of India | 30 Nov 2025

Shah Rukh Khan, co-owner of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), shared a heartfelt and witty tribute to Andre Russell on Sunday following his announcement of retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL).The three-time champions surprisingly released Russell ahead of

I got divorced and moved to Paris at 57. I'm happy I retired in Europe, ...

Business Insider | 30 Nov 2025

Lisa La Valle Courtesy of Lisa La ValleLisa La Valle, 64, moved to Paris in 2018 seeking a fresh start after separating from her husband.Paris didn't meet her expectations, and in 2021, she moved to Brescia, Italy.Moving to a new country has its highs and lows, but La Valle said she doesn't regret her choice. This as-told-to essay is based on a

Andre Russell Announces Retirement From IPL

News18 | 30 Nov 2025

37-year-old Russell played a total of 140 IPL matches for two teams (Delhi Capitals and KKR) and scored 2651 runs in addition to taking 123 wickets. ...

Big Drama! BCCI Might Ask Virat Kohli To Come Out Of Test Retirement: Report

News18 | 30 Nov 2025

The BCCI is reportedly considering asking Virat Kohli and other recently retired Indian Test stars to come out of retirement after the series defeat to South Africa. ...

What Is A 'Power Coach'? Andre Russell's New Role At KKR After Announcing IPL Retirement

News18 | 30 Nov 2025

Andre Russell retires from IPL, joins Kolkata Knight Riders as power coach and will guide KKR batters with his expertise. ...

Market Data

The Capital Journal | 30 Nov 2025

Out of nowhere, on a holiday week no less, it seemed the stock market got a bid. The result was weekly gains for all the major averages. The Standard & Poor's 500 ended about 1% below its 52-week high, and ...

This Soon-To-Be-Retired Lego Set Is On Sale For Cyber Monday

Gamespot | 30 Nov 2025

Lego Icons Blacktron Renegade (1,151 pieces) $54 (was $100) See at Amazon See at Walmart Lego plans to retire its Lego Icons Blacktron Renegade Set in the near future, meaning those who want to add this unique sci-fi-themed kit to their collection will want to grab one while it's still available. Luckily, the set is available for its lowest price

Retired ISU professor repairs violins to pay forward goodwill

Telegraph Herald | 30 Nov 2025

Paul Lasley’s hobby of restoring old and broken violins and donating them to Iowa State University’s instrument collection program didn’t start with a violin of his own, or really any other stringed instrument — it started with a tin clarinet. ...

Target-date funds don’t guarantee retirement income | Opinion

Times Record News | 30 Nov 2025

We’ve been talking about how to build a do-it-yourself retirement plan — one that doesn’t take a finance degree or endless screen time to manage. So far, the plan has been simple: most of your retirement money goes into a target-date fund. Last time, I explained what those are and why they make investing easier. Now it’s time to look under the hood

Mutual Fund

Republican U.S. Rep. Nehls of Texas says he will retire in 2026

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette | 30 Nov 2025

U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls says he will retire from Congress after his term ends in 2026 to focus on family. ...

Judi Dench, 90, Shares Honest Health Update Amid Retirement Rumors

Chronicle Tribune | 30 Nov 2025

The Oscar winner last appeared in an on-screen role in 2022. Judi Dench, 90, Shares Honest Health Update Amid Retirement Rumors ...

Stranger Things Actress Thought About Retiring Before Landing Role

Coming Soon | 30 Nov 2025

[Image Credit: Beata Zawrzel, NurPhoto | Getty Images] An actress in Stranger Things Season 5 nearly retired before filming began, but she immediately set that plan aside when she was cast in the Netflix series. Linda Hamilton, who plays antagonist Dr. Kay in the latest season of the supernatural show, had thoughts about ending her illustrious

Did Virat Kohli communicate with BCCI on Test retirement U-turn? Secretary Devajit Saikia says ‘do ...

Live Mint | 30 Nov 2025

Virat Kohli retired from Test cricket before the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy against England earlier this year. In 123 Tests, Kohli smashed 30 hundreds in the longest format and finished at 9230 runs. ...

Republican U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls of Texas says he will retire in 2026

The Associated Press | 30 Nov 2025

U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls says he will retire from Congress after his term ends in 2026 to

BCCI breaks silence on rumours of Virat Kohli being asked to come out of Test retirement

Hindustan Times | 30 Nov 2025

Virat Kohli had the best response in store for his naysayers as he smashed a century in the first ODI of the three-match series against South Africa in Ranchi on Sunday. Ever since his Test retirement, big questions have been raised about his future and whether there's enough fuel in his tank to continue through the grind until the 2027 World Cup.

KKR Owner Shah Rukh Khan's Priceless Reaction To Russell's IPL Retirement

NDTV | 30 Nov 2025

Andre Russell announced his retirement from the IPL after he was released by KKR ahead of the auction. ...

Cal Fire San Diego’s sole female battalion chief retiring after 31-year career

The San Diego Union-Tribune | 30 Nov 2025

When Kari Thompson was 15, she went to a career fair at her high school thinking she might want to become a paramedic. Then a firefighter at a neighboring table talked up the fire service. She liked that it was physically challenging and largely outdoors. Thompson learned more about the profession when she joined a fire Explorer program in

SRK Praises Andre Russell After He Announces Retirement From IPL

NDTV | 30 Nov 2025

In a post on X, SRK thanked Russell for giving the KKR family "wonderful memories" during his 12-year association with the purple squad ...

62-Year-Old Retired Cop Dies After Being Attacked By Swarm Of Bees In UP

NDTV | 30 Nov 2025

62-year-old retired police officer died after being attacked by a swarm of bees here on Sunday, officials said. ...

Shah Rukh Khan makes witty remark after Andre Russell's retirement call: 'Any other jersey would indeed look weird on you'

The Times of India | 30 Nov 2025

Shah Rukh Khan, co-owner of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), shared a heartfelt and witty tribute to Andre Russell on Sunday following his announcement of retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL).The three-time champions surprisingly released Russell ahead of

I got divorced and moved to Paris at 57. I'm happy I retired in Europe, ...

Business Insider | 30 Nov 2025

Lisa La Valle Courtesy of Lisa La ValleLisa La Valle, 64, moved to Paris in 2018 seeking a fresh start after separating from her husband.Paris didn't meet her expectations, and in 2021, she moved to Brescia, Italy.Moving to a new country has its highs and lows, but La Valle said she doesn't regret her choice. This as-told-to essay is based on a

Andre Russell Announces Retirement From IPL

News18 | 30 Nov 2025

37-year-old Russell played a total of 140 IPL matches for two teams (Delhi Capitals and KKR) and scored 2651 runs in addition to taking 123 wickets. ...

Big Drama! BCCI Might Ask Virat Kohli To Come Out Of Test Retirement: Report

News18 | 30 Nov 2025

The BCCI is reportedly considering asking Virat Kohli and other recently retired Indian Test stars to come out of retirement after the series defeat to South Africa. ...

What Is A 'Power Coach'? Andre Russell's New Role At KKR After Announcing IPL Retirement

News18 | 30 Nov 2025

Andre Russell retires from IPL, joins Kolkata Knight Riders as power coach and will guide KKR batters with his expertise. ...

Market Data

The Capital Journal | 30 Nov 2025

Out of nowhere, on a holiday week no less, it seemed the stock market got a bid. The result was weekly gains for all the major averages. The Standard & Poor's 500 ended about 1% below its 52-week high, and ...

This Soon-To-Be-Retired Lego Set Is On Sale For Cyber Monday

Gamespot | 30 Nov 2025

Lego Icons Blacktron Renegade (1,151 pieces) $54 (was $100) See at Amazon See at Walmart Lego plans to retire its Lego Icons Blacktron Renegade Set in the near future, meaning those who want to add this unique sci-fi-themed kit to their collection will want to grab one while it's still available. Luckily, the set is available for its lowest price

Retired ISU professor repairs violins to pay forward goodwill

Telegraph Herald | 30 Nov 2025

Paul Lasley’s hobby of restoring old and broken violins and donating them to Iowa State University’s instrument collection program didn’t start with a violin of his own, or really any other stringed instrument — it started with a tin clarinet. ...

Target-date funds don’t guarantee retirement income | Opinion

Times Record News | 30 Nov 2025

We’ve been talking about how to build a do-it-yourself retirement plan — one that doesn’t take a finance degree or endless screen time to manage. So far, the plan has been simple: most of your retirement money goes into a target-date fund. Last time, I explained what those are and why they make investing easier. Now it’s time to look under the hood

A pension is nothing more than deferred compensation.
Elizabeth Warren

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