) The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) published today its December 2025 Financial Stability Report in which it analyses the risks and vulnerabilities facing European insurers and occupational pension funds in a period marked by economic fragility, subdued growth and high uncertainties about the future of international
Mercer expects German corporate pension funds�to boost private markets exposure, combining�core infrastructure and senior private debt ...
Those of us who saved hard risk seeing the rug pulled from under us, being left financially vulnerable. We don't have the luxury of income certainty in retirement ...
‘Private market allocations have nearly tripled across UK pension schemes since 2019’, says Pensions Management Institute guide ...
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
Few public sector
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
Educators at the �20,000-a-year school told The Courier they earn less than their council counterparts. ...
A cap on salary
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 ...
More than 13,000 tax refund forms were processed between April and June. ...
Alternatives can diversify pension portfolios, but private credit currently offers limited extra returns,�DWS says ...
Low allocation comes as the government and FCA encourage fund managers to put more money in domestic market ...
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
) 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 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
Swisscanto’s new domestic private equity fund draws strong pension fund interest as scepticism on the asset class grows ...
Several Italian pension schemes are expanding allocations to private markets to boost diversification and returns ...
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
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 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
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
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
) 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
After 31 years of dedicated service to
With LeBron James preparing to turn 41 on Tuesday, speculating regarding his NBA future will likely intensify. The 6-foot-9 Los Angeles Lakers forward is in the midst of completing his 23rd season in the big leagues and will be regarded as a top-2 player of all time, no matter how the 2025-26 campaign
Soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo isn't ready to hang up his cleats until he hits the 1,000 career goals mark. ...
Andrew Heaney, who pitched for two World Series-winning teams but was a bust of a trade deadline acquisition for the Yankees in 2021, has retired after 12 MLB seasons, he announced in a social media post Sunday. “Many people don’t get the opportunity to leave home and travel to beautiful places, meet amazing people from so many different
More House seats are opening up as more members announce their upcoming departures. ...
John Stevenson reports that retirement timelines vary significantly across U.S. states, influenced by factors like cost of living and taxes. ...
Pitcher Andrew Heaney says he is retiring after 12 major league seasons. He made his announcement Sunday on social media. A 34-year-old left-hander, Heaney was 56-72 with a 4.57 ERA in 208 starts and 22 relief appearances for Miami, the ...
Hill 'n' Dale announced Dec. 29 that multiple graded stakes winner Barnes, a son of perennial leading sire Into Mischief, has been retired and will take up stud duty at John G. Sikura's Hill 'n' Dale at Xalapa Farm near Paris, Ky. ...
The craft beer industry isn't getting any better after a three-year downturn, with breweries and taprooms continuing to permanently close their doors as the year comes to an end. The sector could end the year in a worse condition than ...
More than seven million borrowers are
Jan Blue is celebrating his 90th birthday. He was born on Dec. 29, 1935, at�Carle Hospital in Urbana to Phyllis and Lyle Blue. ...
Bracewell’s most recent international match was a Test against Sri Lanka in Wellington in 2023, and a recent rib injury led him to conclude his career with domestic side Central Districts in New Zealand ...
There's one thing that won't be changing. ...
U.S. roads have undoubtedly gotten safer over the last 50 years. Back in 1975, there were more than 44,500 motor vehicle deaths among a population of 216 million, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. U.S. car drivers were ...
It’s no secret that tariffs, trade wars, and recession chatter have dominated the economic conversation over the past year. Heading into 2026, though, Bank of America’s CEO isn’t buying into the panic. In an interview with CBS News’ "Face the ...
As the guy on the Chiefs Travis Kelce decides if he's going to come straight home to fiancée Taylor Swift, or sign on for another season, former NFL tight end Rob Gronkowski diagrammed his play call. ...
More than anybody else ...
Jeannette "Janet" Allen of Woodson is celebrating her 95th birthday with family. ...
) Annaly Capital Management, Inc. Announces Retirement of Chief Legal Officer Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NYSE: NLY) ("Annaly" or the "Company") announced today that Anthony Green, the Chief Legal Officer, Chief Corporate Officer and Secretary and a senior member of the executive team, will be retiring after a distinguished
) Former Blue Bird CEO to Retire from Board Phil Horlock to Resign Following Successful CEO Transition MACON, GEORGIA - December 29, 2025 - Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and clean-emission school buses, today announced that Phil Horlock, former Chief Executive Officer and a member of the company's Board of Directors,
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce might be dealing with a pretty difficult season on the field but the two are also planning their lavish wedding.While there are reports of Taylor Swift immersing herself completely in wedding planning, things might be seeming a bit too much for Travis Kelce.Travis Kelce is reportedly overwhelmed with the way things
Attorney Alex Spiro wrote to California Gov. Gavin Newsom saying several of his clients would relocate if a billionaire tax were implemented. Ramsay de Give-Pool/Getty Images; Michael M. Santiago/Getty ImagesAttorney Alex Spiro wrote a letter to California Gov. Gavin Newsom, urging him to stop a proposed billionaire tax.Spiro said his clients would
After 31 years of dedicated service to
With LeBron James preparing to turn 41 on Tuesday, speculating regarding his NBA future will likely intensify. The 6-foot-9 Los Angeles Lakers forward is in the midst of completing his 23rd season in the big leagues and will be regarded as a top-2 player of all time, no matter how the 2025-26 campaign
Soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo isn't ready to hang up his cleats until he hits the 1,000 career goals mark. ...
Andrew Heaney, who pitched for two World Series-winning teams but was a bust of a trade deadline acquisition for the Yankees in 2021, has retired after 12 MLB seasons, he announced in a social media post Sunday. “Many people don’t get the opportunity to leave home and travel to beautiful places, meet amazing people from so many different
More House seats are opening up as more members announce their upcoming departures. ...
John Stevenson reports that retirement timelines vary significantly across U.S. states, influenced by factors like cost of living and taxes. ...
Pitcher Andrew Heaney says he is retiring after 12 major league seasons. He made his announcement Sunday on social media. A 34-year-old left-hander, Heaney was 56-72 with a 4.57 ERA in 208 starts and 22 relief appearances for Miami, the ...
Hill 'n' Dale announced Dec. 29 that multiple graded stakes winner Barnes, a son of perennial leading sire Into Mischief, has been retired and will take up stud duty at John G. Sikura's Hill 'n' Dale at Xalapa Farm near Paris, Ky. ...
The craft beer industry isn't getting any better after a three-year downturn, with breweries and taprooms continuing to permanently close their doors as the year comes to an end. The sector could end the year in a worse condition than ...
More than seven million borrowers are
Jan Blue is celebrating his 90th birthday. He was born on Dec. 29, 1935, at�Carle Hospital in Urbana to Phyllis and Lyle Blue. ...
Bracewell’s most recent international match was a Test against Sri Lanka in Wellington in 2023, and a recent rib injury led him to conclude his career with domestic side Central Districts in New Zealand ...
There's one thing that won't be changing. ...
U.S. roads have undoubtedly gotten safer over the last 50 years. Back in 1975, there were more than 44,500 motor vehicle deaths among a population of 216 million, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. U.S. car drivers were ...
It’s no secret that tariffs, trade wars, and recession chatter have dominated the economic conversation over the past year. Heading into 2026, though, Bank of America’s CEO isn’t buying into the panic. In an interview with CBS News’ "Face the ...
As the guy on the Chiefs Travis Kelce decides if he's going to come straight home to fiancée Taylor Swift, or sign on for another season, former NFL tight end Rob Gronkowski diagrammed his play call. ...
More than anybody else ...
Jeannette "Janet" Allen of Woodson is celebrating her 95th birthday with family. ...
) Annaly Capital Management, Inc. Announces Retirement of Chief Legal Officer Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NYSE: NLY) ("Annaly" or the "Company") announced today that Anthony Green, the Chief Legal Officer, Chief Corporate Officer and Secretary and a senior member of the executive team, will be retiring after a distinguished
) Former Blue Bird CEO to Retire from Board Phil Horlock to Resign Following Successful CEO Transition MACON, GEORGIA - December 29, 2025 - Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and clean-emission school buses, today announced that Phil Horlock, former Chief Executive Officer and a member of the company's Board of Directors,
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce might be dealing with a pretty difficult season on the field but the two are also planning their lavish wedding.While there are reports of Taylor Swift immersing herself completely in wedding planning, things might be seeming a bit too much for Travis Kelce.Travis Kelce is reportedly overwhelmed with the way things
Attorney Alex Spiro wrote to California Gov. Gavin Newsom saying several of his clients would relocate if a billionaire tax were implemented. Ramsay de Give-Pool/Getty Images; Michael M. Santiago/Getty ImagesAttorney Alex Spiro wrote a letter to California Gov. Gavin Newsom, urging him to stop a proposed billionaire tax.Spiro said his clients would