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Will auto-enrolment obligations limit what I can invest in my private pension?

The Irish Times | 18 Jan 2026

Most of my income comes from self-employment. I also have a salaried role that earns just over the auto-enrolment threshold. I have a private pension to which I contribute the maximum amount each year. Will the auto-enrolment contributions, including my employer’s contributions, have any impact on the amount I can invest in my own private pension?

I must pay income tax on my two tiny private pensions: What do I need ...

The Daily Mail | 14 Jan 2026

The state pension means I am below the personal allowance. However, I also have workplace pensions which will take me above it. How, then, do I pay tax? Do I get sent a bill? ...

Private pension policy in focus

ECNS | 08 Jan 2026

A tour bus for AIA's national private pension talk show tour makes a stop in Zhengzhou, Henan province, on Dec 21, 2025. (ZUO DONGCHEN/FOR CHINA DAILY) Three years after its launch, China's private pension system has made steady progress, with rising account participation, an increasingly diverse product lineup and broadly stable returns, but

T�rkiye lowers state support for private pension plans to 20%

Daily Sabah | 07 Jan 2026

T�rkiye has lowered the state contribution rate in its private pension system (BES) to 20% from 30%, according to a presidential decree published in the Official Gazette on Wednesd ...

EIOPA flags financial stability risks related to private credit, a weakening dollar and global interconnectedness (EIOPA - European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority)

Public Technologies | 15 Dec 2025

) 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

DAX pension funds ramp up private markets as DC overhaul reshapes demand

IPE | 11 Dec 2025

Mercer expects German corporate pension funds�to boost private markets exposure, combining�core infrastructure and senior private debt ...

Why doesn't Chancellor raid public sector pensions instead of always coming after private sector workers? ...

The Daily Mail | 09 Dec 2025

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 ...

Trustees urged to upskill as pension funds embrace private markets

IPE | 01 Dec 2025

Private market allocations have nearly tripled across UK pension schemes since 2019’, says Pensions Management Institute guide ...

Reeves has just destroyed the case for private sector pensions

AOL | 28 Nov 2025

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

Budget blow to salary sacrifice schemes will add more pain to private sector pensions

This is Money | 26 Nov 2025

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

EXCLUSIVE: Perth private school teachers told accept pension cuts or face redundancy

The Courier | 26 Nov 2025

Educators at the �20,000-a-year school told The Courier they earn less than their council counterparts. ...

EPFO Pension Calculator: Worked 30 Years In A Private Job? Here's How Much You’ll Get

News18 | 22 Nov 2025

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 ...

People taking money out of private or workplace pensions could be due �3,800 tax refund

Daily Record | 21 Nov 2025

More than 13,000 tax refund forms were processed between April and June. ...

DWS urges pension funds to rethink cashflow strategies as private markets shift

IPE | 19 Nov 2025

Alternatives can diversify pension portfolios, but private credit currently offers limited extra returns,�DWS says ...

FCA pension scheme invests less in UK stocks than private sector peers

Financial Times | 19 Nov 2025

Low allocation comes as the government and FCA encourage fund managers to put more money in domestic market ...

Private sector retirees get a pension-powered lifeline

The Daily Tribune - Bahrain | 15 Nov 2025

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

Corporate Adviser | Data Infrastructure Must Keep Pace with Pension Funds’ Private Market Ambitions (Clearwater Analytics Holdings Inc)

Public Technologies | 13 Nov 2025

) 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 ASF approval for the acquisition of BRD Pensii and the BRD mandatory private pension fund (Banca Transilvania SA)

Public Technologies | 13 Nov 2025

) 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

Swiss pension funds pursue domestic private equity amid scepticism

IPE | 12 Nov 2025

Swisscanto’s new domestic private equity fund draws strong pension fund interest as scepticism on the asset class grows ...

Italy’s pension funds deepen private markets drive amid search for diversification

IPE | 11 Nov 2025

Several Italian pension schemes are expanding allocations to private markets to boost diversification and returns ...

Will pension rules catch me out after transfer from public sector to a private sector job?

The Irish Times | 11 Nov 2025

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

Retirement News

Katie Taylor ready to retire from boxing in 2026

RTE | 20 Jan 2026

Katie Taylor is ready to bring her professional boxing career to an end this year, with the continued hope of a homecoming in Croke Park to sign off in the sport. Taylor is currently the 'Champion in Recess' of the World Boxing Council as the undisputed super-lightweight world champion has taken time away from the sport. The WBC strap is one of the

How much you need saved in your pension at every age for a stellar retirement

The Daily Mail | 20 Jan 2026

If you have no idea whether you are saving enough to just scrape by or if you'll enjoy a prosperous retirement, you are far from alone. ...

Sinner advances at Australian Open as Gaston retires in 1st round

Daily Sabah | 20 Jan 2026

Jannik Sinner’s bid for a third consecutive Australian Open title got off to an anticlimactic start Tuesday night when Hugo Gaston retired midway through the first round with an un ...

Ravindra Jadeja Shrugs Off Retirement Rumours With Confirmation For Ranji Trophy Return

News18 | 20 Jan 2026

Ravindra Jadeja will play for Saurashtra against Punjab in Rajkot on January 22, with Shubman Gill set to represent Punjab. Both teams are in the lower Elite Group tier. ...

AO2026: Jannik Sinner Gets A Free Walkover Into Second Round; Gaston Retires Hurt

News18 | 20 Jan 2026

Jannik Sinner advanced at the 2026 Australian Open after Hugo Gaston retired at 6-2, 6-1. Sinner will face James Duckworth or Dino Prižmić in the second round. ...

Retired Railway Employee Arrested for Killing ‘Third Wife’, Family Helped Dispose Body

News18 | 20 Jan 2026

Ram Singh Parihar was arrested in Uttar Pradesh for murdering Preeti Raikwar, with help from his second wife Geeta and son Nitin, after a failed body disposal. ...

Lockie Ferguson Dismisses Retirement & Why He Loves Playing For New Zealand: 'If There’s Ever ...

News18 | 20 Jan 2026

Lockie Ferguson confirms no retirement plans after T20 World Cup in India, eager for South Africa ODI World Cup, remains a key New Zealand pacer despite recent injuries. ...

Saina Nehwal Officially Retires, Says Body No Longer Permits Her To Compete: 'My Time Is Up'

News18 | 20 Jan 2026

Saina Nehwal confirms retirement from badminton because of knee problems, ending her career after a two-year absence from competition. ...

Sinner Advances To Australian Open Second Round After Opponent Retirement

NDTV | 20 Jan 2026

Jannik Sinner strolled into the second round of the Australian Open on Tuesday when his opponent retired with the two-time defending champion in full control. ...

Dear Abby: I am worried about my retired, tech-addicted parents

New York Post | 20 Jan 2026

DEAR ABBY: My young daughter and I had the pleasure of spending three months with my parents while my husband was deployed. We had a lovely visit, but over the course of our stay, I noticed my parents were spending more time on their phones than previously. Both are retired and in their mid-60s. I’m glad they are keeping up with technology,

Here’s how you could target £7,066 a year of retirement income by putting just £5 ...

The Motley Fool | 20 Jan 2026

HSBC (LSE: HSBA) shares have tripled in price in the past five years. However, with further strong earnings growth forecast, they could still be significantly undervalued. The stock also delivers solid dividend yields, which are also projected to rise on improving profits, margins, and capital returns. So what returns could be made with small,

Cyclones OL Rhodes announces retirement

Quad-City Times | 20 Jan 2026

AMES — Sophomore Iowa State offensive lineman Carson Rhodes is retiring from football, he announced Monday. ...

Champion Jannik Sinner into Australian Open second round after Hugo Gaston retires

The Irish Times | 20 Jan 2026

Jannik Sinner’s quest for a third successive ​Australian Open title began in ominous fashion on Tuesday as he dominated two sets before France’s Hugo Gaston abruptly retired in ‍a letdown for the Rod Laver Arena crowd. In his first official match since beating Carlos Alcaraz for the ATP Finals crown ‍over two months ago, the Italian world number

Saina Nehwal, who inspired a generation of badminton players, retires

The Siasat Daily | 20 Jan 2026

New Delhi: Trailblazer Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal, who has been out of action for the last two years due to a chronic knee condition, has confirmed her retirement from competitive badminton, saying her body could no longer cope with the physical demands of elite sport. The 2012 London Olympic bronze medallist last played a competitive match at

Wall Street's latest gold rush has found its new target: your retirement

Business Insider | 20 Jan 2026

Getty Images; Alyssa Powell/BI What do an employee at a dental imaging company, an English Premier League soccer player, and a saver with an account at BlackRock all have in common? They're all quietly connected to Wall Street's hottest investment class: private credit. The debt that most Americans have dealt with — from credit cards to

Horsey Habit specialty store in Manitowoc to close as owners retire

Herald Times Reporter | 20 Jan 2026

Manitowoc's best spots for winter dining — 5 restaurants, pubs & cafes A guide to cozy restaurants and pubs in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, perfect for escaping the winter cold with hearty comfort foods. Video created using the Wochit AI tool. Wochit Horsey Habit in Manitowoc is closing after 25 years in business.Owners Michelle and Dave Endries announced

How to watch Blue Murder Motel online for FREE from anywhere

TechRadar | 20 Jan 2026

Here's our guide on how to watch Blue Murder Motel for FREE on TVNZ+ from anywhere in the world. ...

How inflation eats into your retirement plans and what you need to do

The Times of India | 20 Jan 2026

Inflation is your silent partner in every financial plan—whether you want it or not. It doesn’t shout;

What are Aaron Rodgers' options for 2026? His playing and post-retirement possibilities

The Athletic | 20 Jan 2026

The 42-year-old free agent will likely have options if he decides to keep playing — or off-the-field options if he doesn't. ...

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Katie Taylor ready to retire from boxing in 2026

RTE | 20 Jan 2026

Katie Taylor is ready to bring her professional boxing career to an end this year, with the continued hope of a homecoming in Croke Park to sign off in the sport. Taylor is currently the 'Champion in Recess' of the World Boxing Council as the undisputed super-lightweight world champion has taken time away from the sport. The WBC strap is one of the

How much you need saved in your pension at every age for a stellar retirement

The Daily Mail | 20 Jan 2026

If you have no idea whether you are saving enough to just scrape by or if you'll enjoy a prosperous retirement, you are far from alone. ...

Sinner advances at Australian Open as Gaston retires in 1st round

Daily Sabah | 20 Jan 2026

Jannik Sinner’s bid for a third consecutive Australian Open title got off to an anticlimactic start Tuesday night when Hugo Gaston retired midway through the first round with an un ...

Ravindra Jadeja Shrugs Off Retirement Rumours With Confirmation For Ranji Trophy Return

News18 | 20 Jan 2026

Ravindra Jadeja will play for Saurashtra against Punjab in Rajkot on January 22, with Shubman Gill set to represent Punjab. Both teams are in the lower Elite Group tier. ...

AO2026: Jannik Sinner Gets A Free Walkover Into Second Round; Gaston Retires Hurt

News18 | 20 Jan 2026

Jannik Sinner advanced at the 2026 Australian Open after Hugo Gaston retired at 6-2, 6-1. Sinner will face James Duckworth or Dino Prižmić in the second round. ...

Retired Railway Employee Arrested for Killing ‘Third Wife’, Family Helped Dispose Body

News18 | 20 Jan 2026

Ram Singh Parihar was arrested in Uttar Pradesh for murdering Preeti Raikwar, with help from his second wife Geeta and son Nitin, after a failed body disposal. ...

Lockie Ferguson Dismisses Retirement & Why He Loves Playing For New Zealand: 'If There’s Ever ...

News18 | 20 Jan 2026

Lockie Ferguson confirms no retirement plans after T20 World Cup in India, eager for South Africa ODI World Cup, remains a key New Zealand pacer despite recent injuries. ...

Saina Nehwal Officially Retires, Says Body No Longer Permits Her To Compete: 'My Time Is Up'

News18 | 20 Jan 2026

Saina Nehwal confirms retirement from badminton because of knee problems, ending her career after a two-year absence from competition. ...

Sinner Advances To Australian Open Second Round After Opponent Retirement

NDTV | 20 Jan 2026

Jannik Sinner strolled into the second round of the Australian Open on Tuesday when his opponent retired with the two-time defending champion in full control. ...

Dear Abby: I am worried about my retired, tech-addicted parents

New York Post | 20 Jan 2026

DEAR ABBY: My young daughter and I had the pleasure of spending three months with my parents while my husband was deployed. We had a lovely visit, but over the course of our stay, I noticed my parents were spending more time on their phones than previously. Both are retired and in their mid-60s. I’m glad they are keeping up with technology,

Here’s how you could target £7,066 a year of retirement income by putting just £5 ...

The Motley Fool | 20 Jan 2026

HSBC (LSE: HSBA) shares have tripled in price in the past five years. However, with further strong earnings growth forecast, they could still be significantly undervalued. The stock also delivers solid dividend yields, which are also projected to rise on improving profits, margins, and capital returns. So what returns could be made with small,

Cyclones OL Rhodes announces retirement

Quad-City Times | 20 Jan 2026

AMES — Sophomore Iowa State offensive lineman Carson Rhodes is retiring from football, he announced Monday. ...

Champion Jannik Sinner into Australian Open second round after Hugo Gaston retires

The Irish Times | 20 Jan 2026

Jannik Sinner’s quest for a third successive ​Australian Open title began in ominous fashion on Tuesday as he dominated two sets before France’s Hugo Gaston abruptly retired in ‍a letdown for the Rod Laver Arena crowd. In his first official match since beating Carlos Alcaraz for the ATP Finals crown ‍over two months ago, the Italian world number

Saina Nehwal, who inspired a generation of badminton players, retires

The Siasat Daily | 20 Jan 2026

New Delhi: Trailblazer Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal, who has been out of action for the last two years due to a chronic knee condition, has confirmed her retirement from competitive badminton, saying her body could no longer cope with the physical demands of elite sport. The 2012 London Olympic bronze medallist last played a competitive match at

Wall Street's latest gold rush has found its new target: your retirement

Business Insider | 20 Jan 2026

Getty Images; Alyssa Powell/BI What do an employee at a dental imaging company, an English Premier League soccer player, and a saver with an account at BlackRock all have in common? They're all quietly connected to Wall Street's hottest investment class: private credit. The debt that most Americans have dealt with — from credit cards to

Horsey Habit specialty store in Manitowoc to close as owners retire

Herald Times Reporter | 20 Jan 2026

Manitowoc's best spots for winter dining — 5 restaurants, pubs & cafes A guide to cozy restaurants and pubs in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, perfect for escaping the winter cold with hearty comfort foods. Video created using the Wochit AI tool. Wochit Horsey Habit in Manitowoc is closing after 25 years in business.Owners Michelle and Dave Endries announced

How to watch Blue Murder Motel online for FREE from anywhere

TechRadar | 20 Jan 2026

Here's our guide on how to watch Blue Murder Motel for FREE on TVNZ+ from anywhere in the world. ...

How inflation eats into your retirement plans and what you need to do

The Times of India | 20 Jan 2026

Inflation is your silent partner in every financial plan—whether you want it or not. It doesn’t shout;

What are Aaron Rodgers' options for 2026? His playing and post-retirement possibilities

The Athletic | 20 Jan 2026

The 42-year-old free agent will likely have options if he decides to keep playing — or off-the-field options if he doesn't. ...

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