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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

HMRC warning as Brits told 'check before you dip' into private pensions

The Mirror | 08 Mar 2026

The taxman has urged anyone considering accessing their pension pot to make sure they are not caught up in tax avoidance schemes, which can leave savers facing huge bills ...

Senate plan would redirect teacher pension funds to private school tax credit

The Oklahoman | 06 Mar 2026

Why Trump, not Stitt, dominates Oklahoma’s Republican governor primary Oklahoma's next governor will likely be decided in the Republican primary, and in this race, one endorsement matters most: Donald Trump, not Stitt. An Oklahoma Senate plan to fund education initiatives with money designated for teacher pensions has drawn mixed reactions in the

Oklahoma could expand private school tax credits with money meant for pensions

The Oklahoman | 25 Feb 2026

Sen. Adam Pugh on Senate's proposal to expand Parental Choice Tax Credit with redirected funds The proposal would increase the funding cap for the tax credit program that helps sends students to private schools by using $25 million of the money that would be redirected from the Oklahoma Teachers' Retirement System. Provided by the Senate President

Pension funds invest in private credit. What are these high risk, high reward loans?

Hastings Tribune | 24 Feb 2026

When the economy is good, predictions for the next downturn abound: when it will start, what will cause it and who stands to lose. ...

Most popular Steve Webb columns on private pensions: The 12 hot topics

The Daily Mail | 23 Feb 2026

This is Money's star agony uncle Steve Webb receives many questions on private pensions. We've compiled his columns on 12 frequently raised topics. ...

Minnesota and other pension funds invest in private credit. What are the high risk, high ...

Star Tribune | 22 Feb 2026

The opaque debt market is growing fast and with little oversight. ...

HMRC private pension warning as Brits urged to 'think twice'

The Mirror | 14 Feb 2026

HMRC has warned people to be wary of pension withdrawals ...

Private markets underpin Italian pension funds’ resilient returns

IPE | 10 Feb 2026

Italian pension funds’ private equity and debt investments delivered steady returns despite global market turbulence ...

EIOPA seeks input on supervisory statement on the authorisation and supervision of undertakings owned by private equity firms (EIOPA - European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority)

Public Technologies | 03 Feb 2026

) The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) launched today a public consultation on the supervisory statement on the authorisation and ongoing supervision of (re)insurance undertakings related to private equity firms aimed at promoting consistent, high-quality and risk-based supervision across the EU. Over the past decade,

A Michigan Pension Fund’s Failed Coffee Farm Bet Highlights Private-Market Risks

Wall Street Journal | 02 Feb 2026

​The fund’s ill-fated ventures are examples of an increasingly popular strategy: trying to keep costs down by investing in individual projects. ...

China Drafts Rules to Lure Pension, Bank Funds Into Private Placements

Caixin Online | 30 Jan 2026

China’s securities regulator has proposed amendments aimed at broadening the pool of

Private pension savers urged to act by tomorrow

The Mirror | 30 Jan 2026

Millions of taxpayers could be missing out ...

Pensions Dashboards Programme proposes working group for private sector dashboard operators (Norton Rose Fulbright LLP)

Public Technologies | 30 Jan 2026

) The Pensions Dashboards Programme (PDP) published a request for feedbackon proposals to establish a

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Oregon State AD Scott Barnes to retire in August

Yankton Daily Press | 27 Mar 2026

Oregon State athletic director Scott Barnes will retire on Aug. 31 after nearly 10 years in the position, the university announced Thursday. ...

Retirement not in Seamus Coleman's thoughts after a gut-wrenching night in Prague

RTE | 27 Mar 2026

Seamus Coleman said retirement was not something in his thoughts in the wake of Ireland's gut-wrenching penalty shootout loss to Czechia. The 37-year old defender again played the full 90 minutes and even played a portion of extra-time as Ireland's World Cup play-off semi-final went the distance in Prague. After reflecting on a tumultuous evening,

White House Clears Review Of Rule To Allow Crypto In $10 Trillion 401(k) Market

Bitcoinist | 27 Mar 2026

The Department of Labor’s (DOL) proposed rule to allow crypto investment options for 401(k) retirement plans has cleared the White House’s regulatory review, bringing digital assets closer to the US’s $10 trillion market. White House Clears DOL’s Proposed 401(k) Rule The White House’s Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) has

Frederica Academy's head of school retiring next year

The Brunswick News | 27 Mar 2026

For Frederica Academy Head of School Scott Hutchinson, the last seven years have been among the most fulfilling of his professional life and exceeded anything he envisioned when he took the role. ...

Steve Kerr Addresses Warriors' Future After Steph Curry Retires

The Capital Journal | 27 Mar 2026

Steve Kerr and the Golden State Warriors have missed out on the services of Steph Curry for nearly two months now. The 12-time All-Star is still working his way back from a lingering knee injury. Curry is reportedly making significant ...

Tax brackets shift dramatically based on one personal detail

The Capital Journal | 27 Mar 2026

Most people focus on income when they think about their federal tax bill each spring filing season. Your salary, your side hustle, and your investment gains are the numbers that get all the attention during preparation. But there’s a single ...

UBS has a message on oil price and the economy

The Capital Journal | 27 Mar 2026

Oil prices are surging on the back of the Iran war. Fears of a sustained disruption to Strait of Hormuz supply are driving the move. The parallels to the 1970s oil crises are everywhere. But UBS economist Arend Kapteyn is ...

BBC Radio Derby newsreader Sally Swinfen retires after 37 years

BBC News | 27 Mar 2026

Sally first joined the station on a six-month contract and ended up staying for 37 years.

Rob Shang, 911 dispatcher and retired firefighter, is being mourned across Montgomery County

The Daily Gazette | 27 Mar 2026

AMSTERDAM — A long-time 911 dispatcher, volunteer assistant fire chief and retired career firefighter is being mourned by first responders across Montgomery County. ...

Oregon State AD Scott Barnes announces his retirement

Corvallis Gazette-Times | 27 Mar 2026

He will step down at the end of August, ending a tenure that began in 2017. ...

Retired judge writes about saving Vermont forests

Rutland Herald | 27 Mar 2026

Long recognized as the Green Mountain State, Vermont’s hillsides were once nearly completely bare, and a green mountain future was not guaranteed. ...

He turned 50 and realized the entrepreneur grind wasn't worth it. 2 years later, he ...

Business Insider | 27 Mar 2026

Arinjay Jain retired early in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Provided by Arinjay Jain.Turning 50 led Arinjay Jain to rethink how he wanted to spend the next few decades of his life.He traded his IT sales career for early retirement in Chiang Mai, Thailand.He now lives in a one-bedroom apartment that costs about $425 a month. When Arinjay Jain turned 50, he

Retired Titusville Police K9 Scooby, Loyal Belgian Malinois Dies After 8 Years of Service

Space Coast Daily | 27 Mar 2026

In Loving Memory of K9 Scooby, 2017 - 2024 ABOVE VIDEO: Titusville Police Honors Duty of K9 Officer Scooby in Passing BREVARD COUNTY • TITUSVILLE, FLORIDA – The Titusville Police Department shared the passing of

Kenny Smith says next UNC basketball coach should 'want to retire a Tar Heel'

StarNews Online | 27 Mar 2026

Kenny Smith, a basketball analyst and former UNC player under Dean Smith, says the Tar Heels' next men's basketball coach should "want to retire a Tar Heel." In his first TV appearance since former coach Hubert Davis was fired by UNC on Tuesday, March 24, Smith discussed the university's decision to move on from Davis after five seasons and UNC's

Tom Brady says he's weighed coming out of retirement, but the NFL doesn't like the idea

Ottumwa Courier | 27 Mar 2026

Tom Brady says he has thought about returning to the NFL, but the league isn't a fan of the idea. In an interview released on Thursday, Brady told CNBC he has asked about the eligibility rules for a minority owner. ...

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Oregon State AD Scott Barnes to retire in August

Yankton Daily Press | 27 Mar 2026

Oregon State athletic director Scott Barnes will retire on Aug. 31 after nearly 10 years in the position, the university announced Thursday. ...

Retirement not in Seamus Coleman's thoughts after a gut-wrenching night in Prague

RTE | 27 Mar 2026

Seamus Coleman said retirement was not something in his thoughts in the wake of Ireland's gut-wrenching penalty shootout loss to Czechia. The 37-year old defender again played the full 90 minutes and even played a portion of extra-time as Ireland's World Cup play-off semi-final went the distance in Prague. After reflecting on a tumultuous evening,

White House Clears Review Of Rule To Allow Crypto In $10 Trillion 401(k) Market

Bitcoinist | 27 Mar 2026

The Department of Labor’s (DOL) proposed rule to allow crypto investment options for 401(k) retirement plans has cleared the White House’s regulatory review, bringing digital assets closer to the US’s $10 trillion market. White House Clears DOL’s Proposed 401(k) Rule The White House’s Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) has

Frederica Academy's head of school retiring next year

The Brunswick News | 27 Mar 2026

For Frederica Academy Head of School Scott Hutchinson, the last seven years have been among the most fulfilling of his professional life and exceeded anything he envisioned when he took the role. ...

Steve Kerr Addresses Warriors' Future After Steph Curry Retires

The Capital Journal | 27 Mar 2026

Steve Kerr and the Golden State Warriors have missed out on the services of Steph Curry for nearly two months now. The 12-time All-Star is still working his way back from a lingering knee injury. Curry is reportedly making significant ...

Tax brackets shift dramatically based on one personal detail

The Capital Journal | 27 Mar 2026

Most people focus on income when they think about their federal tax bill each spring filing season. Your salary, your side hustle, and your investment gains are the numbers that get all the attention during preparation. But there’s a single ...

UBS has a message on oil price and the economy

The Capital Journal | 27 Mar 2026

Oil prices are surging on the back of the Iran war. Fears of a sustained disruption to Strait of Hormuz supply are driving the move. The parallels to the 1970s oil crises are everywhere. But UBS economist Arend Kapteyn is ...

BBC Radio Derby newsreader Sally Swinfen retires after 37 years

BBC News | 27 Mar 2026

Sally first joined the station on a six-month contract and ended up staying for 37 years.

Rob Shang, 911 dispatcher and retired firefighter, is being mourned across Montgomery County

The Daily Gazette | 27 Mar 2026

AMSTERDAM — A long-time 911 dispatcher, volunteer assistant fire chief and retired career firefighter is being mourned by first responders across Montgomery County. ...

Oregon State AD Scott Barnes announces his retirement

Corvallis Gazette-Times | 27 Mar 2026

He will step down at the end of August, ending a tenure that began in 2017. ...

Retired judge writes about saving Vermont forests

Rutland Herald | 27 Mar 2026

Long recognized as the Green Mountain State, Vermont’s hillsides were once nearly completely bare, and a green mountain future was not guaranteed. ...

He turned 50 and realized the entrepreneur grind wasn't worth it. 2 years later, he ...

Business Insider | 27 Mar 2026

Arinjay Jain retired early in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Provided by Arinjay Jain.Turning 50 led Arinjay Jain to rethink how he wanted to spend the next few decades of his life.He traded his IT sales career for early retirement in Chiang Mai, Thailand.He now lives in a one-bedroom apartment that costs about $425 a month. When Arinjay Jain turned 50, he

Retired Titusville Police K9 Scooby, Loyal Belgian Malinois Dies After 8 Years of Service

Space Coast Daily | 27 Mar 2026

In Loving Memory of K9 Scooby, 2017 - 2024 ABOVE VIDEO: Titusville Police Honors Duty of K9 Officer Scooby in Passing BREVARD COUNTY • TITUSVILLE, FLORIDA – The Titusville Police Department shared the passing of

Kenny Smith says next UNC basketball coach should 'want to retire a Tar Heel'

StarNews Online | 27 Mar 2026

Kenny Smith, a basketball analyst and former UNC player under Dean Smith, says the Tar Heels' next men's basketball coach should "want to retire a Tar Heel." In his first TV appearance since former coach Hubert Davis was fired by UNC on Tuesday, March 24, Smith discussed the university's decision to move on from Davis after five seasons and UNC's

Tom Brady says he's weighed coming out of retirement, but the NFL doesn't like the idea

Ottumwa Courier | 27 Mar 2026

Tom Brady says he has thought about returning to the NFL, but the league isn't a fan of the idea. In an interview released on Thursday, Brady told CNBC he has asked about the eligibility rules for a minority owner. ...

A pension is nothing more than deferred compensation.
Elizabeth Warren

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