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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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Sheriff's lieutenant retires after 28 years of service

Independent Tribune | 16 Apr 2026

CONCORD — After more than 28 years of service, Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office Lt. Ted Lister retired March 31, leaving behind a career marked by leadership, innovation and dedication to the county's detention system. ...

Beloved rock frontman says app scammed him out of $420,000: ‘Lost my retirement fund’

Penn Live | 16 Apr 2026

Popular musician G. Love recently revealed that he recently downloaded a malicious app on his laptop that led to $420,000 being stolen from him. ...

NYC to Spend $4 Billion From Pension Funds on Affordable Homes

New York Times | 16 Apr 2026

The money could jump-start affordable housing projects across the metropolitan region. ...

Help for Medicare Advantage Patients Who Lose Doctors Is Shelved, for Now

New York Times | 16 Apr 2026

Nationwide, hospital and providers are leaving private Medicare Advantage plans, putting thousands of seniors at risk of higher costs and the loss of trusted doctors. ...

Paul Woods retires from Red Wings radio after 40 legendary years

Detroit Free Press | 16 Apr 2026

Detroit Red Wings on how young players have contributed Detroit Red Wings Todd McLellan, Carter Mazur & Emmitt Finnie on April 15, 2026 in Fort Lauderdale, FL. SUNRISE, FL — Paul Woods knew it was time, and even as his career zeroed in on the end, he exuded contentment. The longtime radio analyst called his final game on Wednesday, April 15, when

How to keep your retirement savings from running out too soon

Usatoday | 16 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 entering retirement with a nice sum of money saved up, give yourself a pat on the back. Many seniors end up

Is Jacksonville a good city to retire in? See where it ranks

jacksonville.com | 16 Apr 2026

Florida isn’t just the Sunshine State, it’s the go-to escape when winter gets brutal up north and a longtime favorite for kicking back in retirement. And this year, it’s shining even brighter. The Sunshine State claimed three of the top five spots in a study of the "Best and Worst Places to Retire (2026)," including No. 1. Conducted by WalletHub, a

Cape Coral snags national ranking for 'best places to retire'

News-Press - Fort Myers | 16 Apr 2026

When it comes to places to put your feet up after decades of working, raising a family and surviving the various ups and downs of life, Florida remains a popular destination for retirement living. Here in SW Florida, Cape Coral has been recognized by personal finance company WalletHub as a "best place to retire", coming in at No. 20 in the annual

Tinubu’s Lifetime Salary Approval Sparks Relief as Retired Paramilitary Chiefs Hail ‘Historic Justice’

This Day | 16 Apr 2026

Nigeria | 45 seconds ago Michael Olugbode in Abuja Retired senior officers from Nigeria’s key paramilitary agencies have applauded President Bola Tinubu for approving a lifetime salary structure for top-ranking officers, describing the decision as a long-overdue act of justice that restores dignity to years of national service. The commendation

Jill On Money: Can I – or will I ever – retire?

The Grand Island Independent | 16 Apr 2026

Regardless of age, when I talk to people about their financial lives, the word retirement usually comes up. If they are over 50, the question is: “Can I retire?" But if they are younger, it becomes, "Will I ever retire?” ...

Retired Major Gaurav Arya’s ‘drop 100 bombs on Lebanon’ remark sparks backlash from Iranian Consulate ...

Madhyamam | 16 Apr 2026

Hyderabad: The Iranian Consulate in Hyderabad has condemned retired Indian Army officer Major Gaurav Arya over his remarks backing Israel’s military operations in Lebanon and Gaza, sparking a sharp diplomatic backlash. The row erupted

Swimmer Leah Smith, a Mt. Lebanon native who won Olympic gold, announces retirement

The Daily Item | 16 Apr 2026

Leah Smith, the Oakland Catholic graduate who won a gold medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics, has officially retired from competitive swimming. ...

Swindon Wildcats duo retire after more than 1,600 games

BBC News | 16 Apr 2026

Sam Bullas and Aaron Nell are stepping down at the end of a successful season for Swindon Wildcats.

Risks threatening Gen Z’s retirement — and how to tackle them

Reflector | 16 Apr 2026

While older generations worry about

The Lost Transition to Adulthood

Armstrong Economics | 16 Apr 2026

The latest data confirms what has quietly been building for years, and now it is no longer anecdotal but systemic, as roughly 64% of parents with Gen Z children aged 18 to 28 say their adult kids still rely on them financially for housing, money, or basic support, while 56% of those parents admit that this arrangement is putting strain on their own

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Sheriff's lieutenant retires after 28 years of service

Independent Tribune | 16 Apr 2026

CONCORD — After more than 28 years of service, Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office Lt. Ted Lister retired March 31, leaving behind a career marked by leadership, innovation and dedication to the county's detention system. ...

Beloved rock frontman says app scammed him out of $420,000: ‘Lost my retirement fund’

Penn Live | 16 Apr 2026

Popular musician G. Love recently revealed that he recently downloaded a malicious app on his laptop that led to $420,000 being stolen from him. ...

NYC to Spend $4 Billion From Pension Funds on Affordable Homes

New York Times | 16 Apr 2026

The money could jump-start affordable housing projects across the metropolitan region. ...

Help for Medicare Advantage Patients Who Lose Doctors Is Shelved, for Now

New York Times | 16 Apr 2026

Nationwide, hospital and providers are leaving private Medicare Advantage plans, putting thousands of seniors at risk of higher costs and the loss of trusted doctors. ...

Paul Woods retires from Red Wings radio after 40 legendary years

Detroit Free Press | 16 Apr 2026

Detroit Red Wings on how young players have contributed Detroit Red Wings Todd McLellan, Carter Mazur & Emmitt Finnie on April 15, 2026 in Fort Lauderdale, FL. SUNRISE, FL — Paul Woods knew it was time, and even as his career zeroed in on the end, he exuded contentment. The longtime radio analyst called his final game on Wednesday, April 15, when

How to keep your retirement savings from running out too soon

Usatoday | 16 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 entering retirement with a nice sum of money saved up, give yourself a pat on the back. Many seniors end up

Is Jacksonville a good city to retire in? See where it ranks

jacksonville.com | 16 Apr 2026

Florida isn’t just the Sunshine State, it’s the go-to escape when winter gets brutal up north and a longtime favorite for kicking back in retirement. And this year, it’s shining even brighter. The Sunshine State claimed three of the top five spots in a study of the "Best and Worst Places to Retire (2026)," including No. 1. Conducted by WalletHub, a

Cape Coral snags national ranking for 'best places to retire'

News-Press - Fort Myers | 16 Apr 2026

When it comes to places to put your feet up after decades of working, raising a family and surviving the various ups and downs of life, Florida remains a popular destination for retirement living. Here in SW Florida, Cape Coral has been recognized by personal finance company WalletHub as a "best place to retire", coming in at No. 20 in the annual

Tinubu’s Lifetime Salary Approval Sparks Relief as Retired Paramilitary Chiefs Hail ‘Historic Justice’

This Day | 16 Apr 2026

Nigeria | 45 seconds ago Michael Olugbode in Abuja Retired senior officers from Nigeria’s key paramilitary agencies have applauded President Bola Tinubu for approving a lifetime salary structure for top-ranking officers, describing the decision as a long-overdue act of justice that restores dignity to years of national service. The commendation

Jill On Money: Can I – or will I ever – retire?

The Grand Island Independent | 16 Apr 2026

Regardless of age, when I talk to people about their financial lives, the word retirement usually comes up. If they are over 50, the question is: “Can I retire?" But if they are younger, it becomes, "Will I ever retire?” ...

Retired Major Gaurav Arya’s ‘drop 100 bombs on Lebanon’ remark sparks backlash from Iranian Consulate ...

Madhyamam | 16 Apr 2026

Hyderabad: The Iranian Consulate in Hyderabad has condemned retired Indian Army officer Major Gaurav Arya over his remarks backing Israel’s military operations in Lebanon and Gaza, sparking a sharp diplomatic backlash. The row erupted

Swimmer Leah Smith, a Mt. Lebanon native who won Olympic gold, announces retirement

The Daily Item | 16 Apr 2026

Leah Smith, the Oakland Catholic graduate who won a gold medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics, has officially retired from competitive swimming. ...

Swindon Wildcats duo retire after more than 1,600 games

BBC News | 16 Apr 2026

Sam Bullas and Aaron Nell are stepping down at the end of a successful season for Swindon Wildcats.

Risks threatening Gen Z’s retirement — and how to tackle them

Reflector | 16 Apr 2026

While older generations worry about

The Lost Transition to Adulthood

Armstrong Economics | 16 Apr 2026

The latest data confirms what has quietly been building for years, and now it is no longer anecdotal but systemic, as roughly 64% of parents with Gen Z children aged 18 to 28 say their adult kids still rely on them financially for housing, money, or basic support, while 56% of those parents admit that this arrangement is putting strain on their own

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