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UK pension funds face ‘huge’ costs to sell private assets

Financial Times | 22 Apr 2026

Industry regulator has written to 58 schemes to warn about their exposure to hard-to-sell investments ...

New call for spouses to inherit full amount of State or private pensions

Daily Record | 20 Apr 2026

An online petition argues that it’s ‘not not just about money - it’s about dignity, fairness, and the recognition of lifelong partnerships’. ...

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

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

Retirement News

Dom Amore: As Val Ackerman retires from Big East, she deserves thanks for taking on ...

The Brunswick News | 22 Apr 2026

HARTFORD, Conn.Sports executives rarely come out ahead, at least on the ledger of public perception. Most often, they are blamed for things they can’t control, and their successes are taken for granted. Val Ackerman is no different. But ...

FBI scrambles to rebuild after surprise wave of retirements and resignations

The Independent | 22 Apr 2026

The FBI has launched social media campaigns to attract applicants

Thinking of retiring? 4 Colorado cities rank among the best in the US

Coloradoan | 22 Apr 2026

Can you trust AI chatbots for financial advice? More people are trusting AI chatbots for money advice. Here's what we know about their advice. With its easy access to culture, the outdoors and more, Colorado has a lot of what people look for when it’s time to retire. That may seem far off when retirement is getting more expensive, but some Colorado

A wealth management exec says AI could be putting your FIRE dreams at risk

Business Insider | 22 Apr 2026

The Good Brigade/Getty ImagesRitholtz Wealth COO Nick Maggiulli has a warning for people pursuing "coast FIRE" right now.The early retirement strategy is at risk due to AI's impact on the job market, he said.AI was the top-cited reason for job cuts last month, one report says. AI could be about to derail your plans to retire early, one investing

Val Ackerman is retiring from Big East. Let's remember her impact on Connecticut: Mike Anthony

New Haven Register | 22 Apr 2026

Val Ackerman, 66, announced her retirement this week after 13 years as Big East commissioner.�

Retired Monroe firefighter shares miracles in new faith-based book

The Monroe News | 22 Apr 2026

David A. McFadden, a retired firefighter and paramedic from Monroe, has released a new book sharing stories of miracles from his career and personal life, according to a community announcement. Book features stories from a career in public service McFadden's latest book, "Endless Miracles of God II," features 50 short chapters highlighting miracles

Stuenkel retiring from SPD, will head up safety and security for D186

The State Journal-Register | 22 Apr 2026

Terrance Jordan voted in as Springfield's next superintendent | Video By a unanimous vote, Terrance Jordan will take over as Springfield superintendent of schools on July 1. SPRINGFIELD -- Joshua Stuenkel, the deputy chief of field operations for the Springfield Police Department, is retiring after 25 years. He won't stay retired for long.

Your ex might qualify for Social Security on your work record

Usatoday | 22 Apr 2026

Think tank proposes capping Social Security benefits at $100,000 A Washington think tank proposed capping annual Social Security benefits at $100,000 for couples as a way to shrink a looming deficit in the retirement trust fund. If you're among the roughly 43% of couples whose first marriage ended in divorce, you understand the challenges —

Former Australia fly half Bernard Foley retires from rugby

The Independent | 22 Apr 2026

Foley won 76 caps for the Wallabies and has spent the last few years with the Kubota Spears in Japan

'The face of Hudson softball' Ray Girard retiring after 33 years

Milford Daily News | 22 Apr 2026

Hudson softball captains appreciate retiring assistant Ray Girard Ray Girard has coached Hudson softball for 33 years. 2026 will be his final one, and the Hawks' captains shared their favorite things about him. HUDSON – The black folding chair sits just inside the fence of Hudson’s home softball dugout. A red cushion supports Hawks softball

HSBC Malta launches eight new LifeCycle Funds to support long-term retirement planning

The Malta Independent | 22 Apr 2026

HSBC Malta has launched eight new HSBC Life Malta (HLM) LifeCycle Funds within its pension offering across the Retirement Pension

HSBC Malta launches eight new LifeCycle Funds to support long-term retirement planning (HSBC Bank Malta plc)

Public Technologies | 22 Apr 2026

) News Release 22nd April 2026 HSBC Malta launches eight new LifeCycle Funds to support long-term retirement planning HSBC Malta has launched eight new HSBC Life Malta (HLM) LifeCycle Funds within its pension offering across the Retirement Pension Plan - Unit Linked and the Employee Pension Plan. The launch strengthens HSBC Malta's retirement

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Dom Amore: As Val Ackerman retires from Big East, she deserves thanks for taking on ...

The Brunswick News | 22 Apr 2026

HARTFORD, Conn.Sports executives rarely come out ahead, at least on the ledger of public perception. Most often, they are blamed for things they can’t control, and their successes are taken for granted. Val Ackerman is no different. But ...

FBI scrambles to rebuild after surprise wave of retirements and resignations

The Independent | 22 Apr 2026

The FBI has launched social media campaigns to attract applicants

Thinking of retiring? 4 Colorado cities rank among the best in the US

Coloradoan | 22 Apr 2026

Can you trust AI chatbots for financial advice? More people are trusting AI chatbots for money advice. Here's what we know about their advice. With its easy access to culture, the outdoors and more, Colorado has a lot of what people look for when it’s time to retire. That may seem far off when retirement is getting more expensive, but some Colorado

A wealth management exec says AI could be putting your FIRE dreams at risk

Business Insider | 22 Apr 2026

The Good Brigade/Getty ImagesRitholtz Wealth COO Nick Maggiulli has a warning for people pursuing "coast FIRE" right now.The early retirement strategy is at risk due to AI's impact on the job market, he said.AI was the top-cited reason for job cuts last month, one report says. AI could be about to derail your plans to retire early, one investing

Val Ackerman is retiring from Big East. Let's remember her impact on Connecticut: Mike Anthony

New Haven Register | 22 Apr 2026

Val Ackerman, 66, announced her retirement this week after 13 years as Big East commissioner.�

Retired Monroe firefighter shares miracles in new faith-based book

The Monroe News | 22 Apr 2026

David A. McFadden, a retired firefighter and paramedic from Monroe, has released a new book sharing stories of miracles from his career and personal life, according to a community announcement. Book features stories from a career in public service McFadden's latest book, "Endless Miracles of God II," features 50 short chapters highlighting miracles

Stuenkel retiring from SPD, will head up safety and security for D186

The State Journal-Register | 22 Apr 2026

Terrance Jordan voted in as Springfield's next superintendent | Video By a unanimous vote, Terrance Jordan will take over as Springfield superintendent of schools on July 1. SPRINGFIELD -- Joshua Stuenkel, the deputy chief of field operations for the Springfield Police Department, is retiring after 25 years. He won't stay retired for long.

Your ex might qualify for Social Security on your work record

Usatoday | 22 Apr 2026

Think tank proposes capping Social Security benefits at $100,000 A Washington think tank proposed capping annual Social Security benefits at $100,000 for couples as a way to shrink a looming deficit in the retirement trust fund. If you're among the roughly 43% of couples whose first marriage ended in divorce, you understand the challenges —

Former Australia fly half Bernard Foley retires from rugby

The Independent | 22 Apr 2026

Foley won 76 caps for the Wallabies and has spent the last few years with the Kubota Spears in Japan

'The face of Hudson softball' Ray Girard retiring after 33 years

Milford Daily News | 22 Apr 2026

Hudson softball captains appreciate retiring assistant Ray Girard Ray Girard has coached Hudson softball for 33 years. 2026 will be his final one, and the Hawks' captains shared their favorite things about him. HUDSON – The black folding chair sits just inside the fence of Hudson’s home softball dugout. A red cushion supports Hawks softball

HSBC Malta launches eight new LifeCycle Funds to support long-term retirement planning

The Malta Independent | 22 Apr 2026

HSBC Malta has launched eight new HSBC Life Malta (HLM) LifeCycle Funds within its pension offering across the Retirement Pension

HSBC Malta launches eight new LifeCycle Funds to support long-term retirement planning (HSBC Bank Malta plc)

Public Technologies | 22 Apr 2026

) News Release 22nd April 2026 HSBC Malta launches eight new LifeCycle Funds to support long-term retirement planning HSBC Malta has launched eight new HSBC Life Malta (HLM) LifeCycle Funds within its pension offering across the Retirement Pension Plan - Unit Linked and the Employee Pension Plan. The launch strengthens HSBC Malta's retirement

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