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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

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 ...

Retirement News

Kressig gives retirement speech, capping 11 terms in Iowa House

The Courier - Waterloo | 04 Apr 2026

DES MOINES — After serving more than two decades in the Iowa House, Democratic Rep. Bob Kressig of Cedar Falls said the only plans he has on deck are spending time with family and riding his bike. ...

Former Brazil midfielder Oscar retires aged 34 with cardiac problems

The Guardian | 04 Apr 2026

S�o Paulo player spent five days in hospital after fainting

Ex-Brazil and Chelsea midfielder Oscar retires with heart problem

Straits Times | 04 Apr 2026

Oscar was hospitalised for five days in November after fainting during a routine medical. ...

He had a nightmare 1st, then got his 100th strikeout en route to retiring 17 ...

NJ | 04 Apr 2026

It wasn’t the start to a perfect sunny Saturday that Zach Pirnik had wanted. ...

TVA CEO Don Moul announces retirement as Trump slashes his pay

Knox News | 04 Apr 2026

The CEO of the Tennessee Valley Authority, the largest public utility in the United States, will retire July 1. Don Moul, CEO since April, 9, 2025, notified the public utility's board of directors April 3, closing a turbulent chapter for the federal power provider. Moul joined TVA in 2021 as its chief operating officer. He became the utility's

After nearly 50 years, Napa flooring craftsman Blackney retires

Napa Valley Register | 04 Apr 2026

Rick Blackney, a second-generation Napa flooring craftsman, retires after nearly 50 years of dedicated work, leaving behind a legacy of quality craftsmanship, loyal clients and deep ties to his community. ...

Some Voters Say Congress Is Too Old. These Black Democrats Aren’t Leaving.

New York Times | 04 Apr 2026

As older members of Congress head for the exits amid growing pressure for fresh faces in the Democratic Party, some of the most seasoned Black lawmakers are resisting retirement. ...

2nd Iowa retirement system official placed on leave amid misconduct investigation

The Daily Nonpareil | 04 Apr 2026

A second top official with Iowa’s public employee retirement system has been placed on leave pending an investigation into alleged misconduct. ...

Kressig gives retirement speech after 11 terms

The Daily Nonpareil | 04 Apr 2026

After serving over two decades in the Iowa House, Democratic Rep. Bob Kressig, of Cedar Falls, said the only plans he has on deck are spending time with family and riding his bike. ...

Can my children collect Social Security based on my work record?

Usatoday | 04 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. There may come a time when your child needs a financial boost to reach adulthood. Whether you're retired and receiving

Ex-Chelsea player Oscar retires with heart issue

BBC News | 04 Apr 2026

Former Chelsea and Brazil midfielder Oscar retires after being diagnosed with a heart condition. ...

Oscar: Former Chelsea and Brazil midfielder retires because of heart issue

BBC News | 04 Apr 2026

Former Chelsea and Brazil midfielder Oscar retires after being diagnosed with a heart condition.

Ex-Chelsea midfielder Oscar, 34, retires after fainting condition diagnosis

The Athletic | 04 Apr 2026

The former Brazil international spent five-and-a-half seasons in the Premier League between 2012 and 2017, winning two titles. ...

T-Wolves to retire Garnett's number

Richmond Times Dispatch | 04 Apr 2026

Kevin Garnett's reunion with the Minnesota Timberwolves will include the long-awaited retirement of the Hall of Fame forward's No. 21 jersey. ...

Second Iowa retirement system official placed on leave amid misconduct investigation

Sioux City Journal | 04 Apr 2026

A second top official with Iowa’s public employee retirement system has been placed on paid administrative leave pending an investigation into alleged misconduct, according to a spokesperson for the agency. ...

'Hero' Australian dog who saved 100 koalas retires

Oman Observer | 04 Apr 2026

An Australian dog credited with saving over 100 koalas from bushfires is retiring after a decade of service.Bear, an 11-year-old Australian Koolie, was one of the first dogs in the ...

RELIGION: Retiring my insanity

Montrose Press | 04 Apr 2026

After some months of intense reflection, I have come to the conclusion that it is time for my insanity to retire. The evidence before me is so overwhelming that I'm not sure I have any other choice. And believe me, ...

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Kressig gives retirement speech, capping 11 terms in Iowa House

The Courier - Waterloo | 04 Apr 2026

DES MOINES — After serving more than two decades in the Iowa House, Democratic Rep. Bob Kressig of Cedar Falls said the only plans he has on deck are spending time with family and riding his bike. ...

Former Brazil midfielder Oscar retires aged 34 with cardiac problems

The Guardian | 04 Apr 2026

S�o Paulo player spent five days in hospital after fainting

Ex-Brazil and Chelsea midfielder Oscar retires with heart problem

Straits Times | 04 Apr 2026

Oscar was hospitalised for five days in November after fainting during a routine medical. ...

He had a nightmare 1st, then got his 100th strikeout en route to retiring 17 ...

NJ | 04 Apr 2026

It wasn’t the start to a perfect sunny Saturday that Zach Pirnik had wanted. ...

TVA CEO Don Moul announces retirement as Trump slashes his pay

Knox News | 04 Apr 2026

The CEO of the Tennessee Valley Authority, the largest public utility in the United States, will retire July 1. Don Moul, CEO since April, 9, 2025, notified the public utility's board of directors April 3, closing a turbulent chapter for the federal power provider. Moul joined TVA in 2021 as its chief operating officer. He became the utility's

After nearly 50 years, Napa flooring craftsman Blackney retires

Napa Valley Register | 04 Apr 2026

Rick Blackney, a second-generation Napa flooring craftsman, retires after nearly 50 years of dedicated work, leaving behind a legacy of quality craftsmanship, loyal clients and deep ties to his community. ...

Some Voters Say Congress Is Too Old. These Black Democrats Aren’t Leaving.

New York Times | 04 Apr 2026

As older members of Congress head for the exits amid growing pressure for fresh faces in the Democratic Party, some of the most seasoned Black lawmakers are resisting retirement. ...

2nd Iowa retirement system official placed on leave amid misconduct investigation

The Daily Nonpareil | 04 Apr 2026

A second top official with Iowa’s public employee retirement system has been placed on leave pending an investigation into alleged misconduct. ...

Kressig gives retirement speech after 11 terms

The Daily Nonpareil | 04 Apr 2026

After serving over two decades in the Iowa House, Democratic Rep. Bob Kressig, of Cedar Falls, said the only plans he has on deck are spending time with family and riding his bike. ...

Can my children collect Social Security based on my work record?

Usatoday | 04 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. There may come a time when your child needs a financial boost to reach adulthood. Whether you're retired and receiving

Ex-Chelsea player Oscar retires with heart issue

BBC News | 04 Apr 2026

Former Chelsea and Brazil midfielder Oscar retires after being diagnosed with a heart condition. ...

Oscar: Former Chelsea and Brazil midfielder retires because of heart issue

BBC News | 04 Apr 2026

Former Chelsea and Brazil midfielder Oscar retires after being diagnosed with a heart condition.

Ex-Chelsea midfielder Oscar, 34, retires after fainting condition diagnosis

The Athletic | 04 Apr 2026

The former Brazil international spent five-and-a-half seasons in the Premier League between 2012 and 2017, winning two titles. ...

T-Wolves to retire Garnett's number

Richmond Times Dispatch | 04 Apr 2026

Kevin Garnett's reunion with the Minnesota Timberwolves will include the long-awaited retirement of the Hall of Fame forward's No. 21 jersey. ...

Second Iowa retirement system official placed on leave amid misconduct investigation

Sioux City Journal | 04 Apr 2026

A second top official with Iowa’s public employee retirement system has been placed on paid administrative leave pending an investigation into alleged misconduct, according to a spokesperson for the agency. ...

'Hero' Australian dog who saved 100 koalas retires

Oman Observer | 04 Apr 2026

An Australian dog credited with saving over 100 koalas from bushfires is retiring after a decade of service.Bear, an 11-year-old Australian Koolie, was one of the first dogs in the ...

RELIGION: Retiring my insanity

Montrose Press | 04 Apr 2026

After some months of intense reflection, I have come to the conclusion that it is time for my insanity to retire. The evidence before me is so overwhelming that I'm not sure I have any other choice. And believe me, ...

A pension is nothing more than deferred compensation.
Elizabeth Warren

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