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Social Insurance Organisation enhances pension service for private sector, reduces processing time to five days

bizbahrain | 30 Apr 2026

The Social Insurance Organisation (SIO) has enhanced its pension disbursement request service for private sector employees, as part of ongoing government efforts to improve service quality and streamline processes. The upgraded service enables eligible insured individuals in the private

Council of State Suspends Transfer of $6.9B from Private Pension Funds to Colpensiones

Colombia One | 28 Apr 2026

A new decision by a high court irritates the government of President Gustavo Petro. The Council of State, the highest court of administrative litigation, suspended Decree 415 of 2026, which orders the transfer of 25 trillion pesos (US$6.9 billion) from the Pension Fund Administrators (AFP) to Colpensiones, and thus the Colombian pension system

Simon’s weekly wrap: Private credit, pension surprises and Trump tariffs

Moneyweb | 24 Apr 2026

This week we looked at US private credit risks, pension benefits that don't always go where you think, markets hitting new highs after every crisis, and Trump's tariff war. ...

Health insurers urge government to continue rebate discounts for Australians over 65s on low incomes, including aged pension (Private Healthcare Australia)

Public Technologies | 23 Apr 2026

) Health insurers are calling on the Government to exempt Australians aged over 65 on low incomes - including those on the Age Pension - from changes to the Private Health Insurance Rebate, warning the move could force vulnerable people to drop their cover. Private Healthcare Australia (PHA), the peak body for health insurers, say requiring

Consortia drive Italian pension funds’ access to private markets

IPE | 22 Apr 2026

Italian pension funds expand consortia model, boosting scale, cutting costs and deepening private markets exposure ...

UK pension funds face ‘huge’ costs to sell private assets

Financial Times | 22 Apr 2026

Industry regulator has written to 58 schemes to warn about their exposure to hard-to-sell investments ...

New call for spouses to inherit full amount of State or private pensions

Daily Record | 20 Apr 2026

An online petition argues that it’s ‘not not just about money - it’s about dignity, fairness, and the recognition of lifelong partnerships’. ...

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

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

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Bard College's president to retire after scrutiny of relationship with Jeffrey Epstein

National Public Radio | 03 May 2026

The longtime president of Bard College in New York has announced his retirement, months after it was revealed that he had a much deeper relationship than was previously known with Jeffrey Epstein. (Image credit: Philip Kamrass) ...

Britain pioneered the comfortable retirement – but that golden age is coming to an end

The Observer | 03 May 2026

When you think of retirement, what comes to mind? Perhaps it is images of older people enjoying a well-deserved period of leisure and comfort in the final stretch of their lives. Cruise ships, garden centres, golf clubs and bungalows by the sea. The truth is that this image is now, in large part, the artefact of a bygone age. A long and comfortable

Letter to the editor: Labs' retirement is well earned

Kearney Hub | 02 May 2026

Writer: "On April 30, 2026, Kathy served her last day as a paralegal, bringing a close to her tremendous career of service to people of all walks of life." ...

MS is one of the worst states to retire in 2026, study says. Here’s why

SunHerald | 02 May 2026

The Magnolia State scored well on cost of living and homeownership rank, but struggled in nearly every other category. ...

Farewell to a fellow Aggie: Lonzanida retires from Cameron after 25 years

The Lawton Constitution | 02 May 2026

LAWTON, OK — As Cameron University celebrates the addition of the McMahon School of Business, it also bids farewell to longtime accounting instructor Bernadette Lonzanida, who announced her retirement earlier this week. ...

Audrey Beth Davis, Retired Entertainment Publicist, Dies at 82

The Hollywood Reporter | 02 May 2026

Davis died Friday in Pennsylvania from natural causes surrounded by her family, friends and caregivers.

Retirement Gives Us Lots of Time for DIY Projects, but Age Sets Some Limits

Wall Street Journal | 02 May 2026

The key is to focus on smaller do-it-yourself things, like fixing the dishwasher and refurbishing a table. But no tall ladders. ...

King's viral bodyguard retires after years of service

AOL | 02 May 2026

He first gained widespread public attention following the death of Queen Elizabeth II in 2022 and has since been at major events like the Coronation and

Telangana CM assures Rs 6,000 crore retirement benefits within 100 days

The Siasat Daily | 02 May 2026

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has announced that the state government will disburse all the pending retirement benefits of government pensioners amounting to Rs 6,000 crore within 100 days.

PH retirement sector an economic driver

The Manila Times | 02 May 2026

THE Philippine government is ramping up efforts to develop a more structured retirement sector, said Commission on Filipinos Overseas Secretary Dante Ang II. ​Ang said the country’s emerging retirement industry should be treated not simply as a lifestyle option but as a strategic economic driver. ​”This is a win-win situation,”

Brokerage Account Versus IRA: Which One Do You Open First?

The Epoch Times | 02 May 2026

A brokerage account and an individual retirement account (IRA) are similar in some ways;

The biggest reason to use a SIPP is…

The Motley Fool | 02 May 2026

There are lots of different reasons investors may decide to use a Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) as a platform for buying and owning shares. Some might be less to do with the SIPP than alternatives. Perhaps the investor has already used all of their ISA limit for the current tax year, for example. But some reasons people use a SIPP are

9-time WPIAL champion Penn-Trafford field hockey coach Cindy Dutt retires

Pittsburgh Tribune Review | 02 May 2026

Cindy Dutt called retiring as Penn-Trafford’s field hockey coach one of the most difficulty decisions in her life. But with having two grandchildren born this past fall, the retirement of her husband and lingering knee problems, Dutt decided her family obligations come first. Dutt resigned in March after spending the past 19 seasons as coach

What Is Retirement Planning? – Steps To Plan Retirement

Deccan Herald | 02 May 2026

<p>Retirement is no longer a short phase at the end of life. With increasing life expectancy, you could spend

Telangana government to clear ₹6,000 crore retirement benefits in 100 days, promises Revanth Reddy

The Hindu | 02 May 2026

A committee of officials has been directed to immediately submit its report on the Pay Revision Commission, says Chief Minister, adding decision on PRC implementation would be taken based on the committee’s recommendations ...

Warren Buffett's 'jersey' raised to the rafters in Omaha to honor retirement

CNBC | 02 May 2026

Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel presides over the 2026 Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting. Chairman Warren Buffett receives a surprise as he's introduced with the company's board of directors. ...

Retired Army man killed in Kota; wife, aide held

Hindustan Times | 02 May 2026

Retired Army man killed in Kota; wife, aide held ...

Bard College’s president to retire after scrutiny of relationship with Jeffrey Epstein

The Associated Press | 02 May 2026

The longtime president of Bard College in New York has announced his retirement, months after it was revealed

Larry Lamb, 78, says he is confronting his mortality after returning to poetry and 'semi-retiring' ...

The Daily Mail | 02 May 2026

The actor, 78, is famed for his roles in shows such as EastEnders and Gavin & Stacey but has decided to slow down in recent years and focus on his first love, poetry. ...

FCC rejects Balochistan govt plea for lifetime facilities to retired chief secretaries, widows

Dawn | 02 May 2026

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) on Saturday rejected a plea by the Balochistan government to grant lifetime facilities to retired chief secretaries and their widows. Justice Aamer Farooq, who headed the FCC two-judge bench, observed that the Balochistan government notification was over and above the pensionary benefits granted to

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Bard College's president to retire after scrutiny of relationship with Jeffrey Epstein

National Public Radio | 03 May 2026

The longtime president of Bard College in New York has announced his retirement, months after it was revealed that he had a much deeper relationship than was previously known with Jeffrey Epstein. (Image credit: Philip Kamrass) ...

Britain pioneered the comfortable retirement – but that golden age is coming to an end

The Observer | 03 May 2026

When you think of retirement, what comes to mind? Perhaps it is images of older people enjoying a well-deserved period of leisure and comfort in the final stretch of their lives. Cruise ships, garden centres, golf clubs and bungalows by the sea. The truth is that this image is now, in large part, the artefact of a bygone age. A long and comfortable

Letter to the editor: Labs' retirement is well earned

Kearney Hub | 02 May 2026

Writer: "On April 30, 2026, Kathy served her last day as a paralegal, bringing a close to her tremendous career of service to people of all walks of life." ...

MS is one of the worst states to retire in 2026, study says. Here’s why

SunHerald | 02 May 2026

The Magnolia State scored well on cost of living and homeownership rank, but struggled in nearly every other category. ...

Farewell to a fellow Aggie: Lonzanida retires from Cameron after 25 years

The Lawton Constitution | 02 May 2026

LAWTON, OK — As Cameron University celebrates the addition of the McMahon School of Business, it also bids farewell to longtime accounting instructor Bernadette Lonzanida, who announced her retirement earlier this week. ...

Audrey Beth Davis, Retired Entertainment Publicist, Dies at 82

The Hollywood Reporter | 02 May 2026

Davis died Friday in Pennsylvania from natural causes surrounded by her family, friends and caregivers.

Retirement Gives Us Lots of Time for DIY Projects, but Age Sets Some Limits

Wall Street Journal | 02 May 2026

The key is to focus on smaller do-it-yourself things, like fixing the dishwasher and refurbishing a table. But no tall ladders. ...

King's viral bodyguard retires after years of service

AOL | 02 May 2026

He first gained widespread public attention following the death of Queen Elizabeth II in 2022 and has since been at major events like the Coronation and

Telangana CM assures Rs 6,000 crore retirement benefits within 100 days

The Siasat Daily | 02 May 2026

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has announced that the state government will disburse all the pending retirement benefits of government pensioners amounting to Rs 6,000 crore within 100 days.

PH retirement sector an economic driver

The Manila Times | 02 May 2026

THE Philippine government is ramping up efforts to develop a more structured retirement sector, said Commission on Filipinos Overseas Secretary Dante Ang II. ​Ang said the country’s emerging retirement industry should be treated not simply as a lifestyle option but as a strategic economic driver. ​”This is a win-win situation,”

Brokerage Account Versus IRA: Which One Do You Open First?

The Epoch Times | 02 May 2026

A brokerage account and an individual retirement account (IRA) are similar in some ways;

The biggest reason to use a SIPP is…

The Motley Fool | 02 May 2026

There are lots of different reasons investors may decide to use a Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) as a platform for buying and owning shares. Some might be less to do with the SIPP than alternatives. Perhaps the investor has already used all of their ISA limit for the current tax year, for example. But some reasons people use a SIPP are

9-time WPIAL champion Penn-Trafford field hockey coach Cindy Dutt retires

Pittsburgh Tribune Review | 02 May 2026

Cindy Dutt called retiring as Penn-Trafford’s field hockey coach one of the most difficulty decisions in her life. But with having two grandchildren born this past fall, the retirement of her husband and lingering knee problems, Dutt decided her family obligations come first. Dutt resigned in March after spending the past 19 seasons as coach

What Is Retirement Planning? – Steps To Plan Retirement

Deccan Herald | 02 May 2026

<p>Retirement is no longer a short phase at the end of life. With increasing life expectancy, you could spend

Telangana government to clear ₹6,000 crore retirement benefits in 100 days, promises Revanth Reddy

The Hindu | 02 May 2026

A committee of officials has been directed to immediately submit its report on the Pay Revision Commission, says Chief Minister, adding decision on PRC implementation would be taken based on the committee’s recommendations ...

Warren Buffett's 'jersey' raised to the rafters in Omaha to honor retirement

CNBC | 02 May 2026

Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel presides over the 2026 Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting. Chairman Warren Buffett receives a surprise as he's introduced with the company's board of directors. ...

Retired Army man killed in Kota; wife, aide held

Hindustan Times | 02 May 2026

Retired Army man killed in Kota; wife, aide held ...

Bard College’s president to retire after scrutiny of relationship with Jeffrey Epstein

The Associated Press | 02 May 2026

The longtime president of Bard College in New York has announced his retirement, months after it was revealed

Larry Lamb, 78, says he is confronting his mortality after returning to poetry and 'semi-retiring' ...

The Daily Mail | 02 May 2026

The actor, 78, is famed for his roles in shows such as EastEnders and Gavin & Stacey but has decided to slow down in recent years and focus on his first love, poetry. ...

FCC rejects Balochistan govt plea for lifetime facilities to retired chief secretaries, widows

Dawn | 02 May 2026

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) on Saturday rejected a plea by the Balochistan government to grant lifetime facilities to retired chief secretaries and their widows. Justice Aamer Farooq, who headed the FCC two-judge bench, observed that the Balochistan government notification was over and above the pensionary benefits granted to

A pension is nothing more than deferred compensation.
Elizabeth Warren

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