‘Private market allocations have nearly tripled across UK pension schemes since 2019’, says Pensions Management Institute guide ...
Something has been perplexing me for some time. There is always talk of 'raiding' private pensions in one way or another but there is little discussion around the cost to the public purse of the public servants pension schemes (Civil Service, NHS, local government and so on). Those of us who have saved hard for retirement risk seeing the rug pulled
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
I’ve been reading your recent articles in The Irish Times about auto-enrolment and I see that you say anyone without a private pension will be auto-enrolled. As I work for four individual sole traders and none of them have ever offered any benefits such as pension, health insurance etc, I have had to do these things for myself and several years ago
Some Swiss pension funds explore private debt to boost returns, while others remain wary of risks ...
Sport | 29 minutes ago Duro Ikhazuagbe Super Eagles Captain, William Troost-Ekong, 32, has called time on his illustrious international career with Nigeria. The Al Kholood centre back in the Saudi Arabia Pro League, made 83 appearances for the Nigerian senior team after he was handed his debut by the late Stephen Keshi in a 2-0 win over Chad in
Kansas State has hired former quarterback
Andre Russell reveals the real reason behind his IPL retirement, detailing the physical demands of all-rounder duties while continuing his career in other global T20 leagues. ...
The 32-year-old announced on Thursday, in a heartfelt statement and a Facebook post, that he has a deep emotional connection to the national team. ...
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“We think it's a great system. We think it provides benefits to all of Iowa," Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System CEO Gregory Samorajski said. ...
Former West Indies all-rounder and one of the greatest cricketers of all time, Andre Russell, explained why he decided to retire from the IPL after being released from Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of the IPL 2026 mini-auction. West Indies great Andre Russell has now joined the support staff of the Kolkata Knight
Mick Clarke, 76, says he has no plans to retire from doing the job he loves.
Kansas State hired former quarterback and current Texas A&M offensive coordinator Collin Klein as its coach Thursday night, moving quickly to fill its opening one day after Chris Klieman’s abrupt retirement following seven seasons leading the Wildcats. Klein will continue working with the Aggies during the College Football Playoff,
One of the units at the Comanche coal-fired plant operated by Xcel Energy near Pueblo can stay open a year longer than planned to fill the gap while the site’s largest facility, the chronically troubled Comanche 3, remains out of ...
HBO Max might soon be under new management, assuming they can shake on a price, make the regulators happy, and avoid beef with some of the bidders which have been circling the wagon as the media giant has put itself ...
Lionel Messi said he hopes Inter Miami can give teammates Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba the farewell they deserve when the pair play the final match of their careers in the MLS Cup title game against the Vancouver Whitecaps. The midfielder and fullback
Former West India all-rounder Andre Russell has opened up on his decision to retire from the IPL. ...
Mexican restaurant chains have been
WWE CEO Nick Khan has shared his thoughts on John Cena’s ongoing retirement run. With only one match left in his WWE career, John Cena is set to finish his pro-wrestling run as one of the all-time greats. Recently, speaking ...
Louis Navellier has seen a thing or two over the years. Navellier, a veteran money manager who has been navigating the stock market since the 1980s, is the founder of Navellier & Associates, a firm with about $1 billion in ...
T-Mobile appears to be following its competitors with its latest move. ...
West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell stunned one and all by not putting his name in the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction and retiring from the tournament as a player once and for all. The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) legend will be a part of the purple and gold army as the power-hitting coach for the upcoming season. His decision to retire as a
Photo Credit: CBS Eager to know the spoilers and recap for The Bold and the Beautiful for December 4? In the latest episode, Eric continues to express his desire to rejoin the Couture Club and make history once more alongside his son. However, Ridge remains reluctant to bring him back into the business, reminding him of the chaos surrounding the
Klieman announced his retirement Wednesday after seven seasons leading the Wildcats. ...
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LeBron James had scored at least 10 points in 1,297 NBA games in a row. The Los Angeles Lakers' superstar ended Thursday night with 8 points. He didn't reach game
Sport | 29 minutes ago Duro Ikhazuagbe Super Eagles Captain, William Troost-Ekong, 32, has called time on his illustrious international career with Nigeria. The Al Kholood centre back in the Saudi Arabia Pro League, made 83 appearances for the Nigerian senior team after he was handed his debut by the late Stephen Keshi in a 2-0 win over Chad in
Kansas State has hired former quarterback
Andre Russell reveals the real reason behind his IPL retirement, detailing the physical demands of all-rounder duties while continuing his career in other global T20 leagues. ...
The 32-year-old announced on Thursday, in a heartfelt statement and a Facebook post, that he has a deep emotional connection to the national team. ...
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“We think it's a great system. We think it provides benefits to all of Iowa," Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System CEO Gregory Samorajski said. ...
Former West Indies all-rounder and one of the greatest cricketers of all time, Andre Russell, explained why he decided to retire from the IPL after being released from Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of the IPL 2026 mini-auction. West Indies great Andre Russell has now joined the support staff of the Kolkata Knight
Mick Clarke, 76, says he has no plans to retire from doing the job he loves.
Kansas State hired former quarterback and current Texas A&M offensive coordinator Collin Klein as its coach Thursday night, moving quickly to fill its opening one day after Chris Klieman’s abrupt retirement following seven seasons leading the Wildcats. Klein will continue working with the Aggies during the College Football Playoff,
One of the units at the Comanche coal-fired plant operated by Xcel Energy near Pueblo can stay open a year longer than planned to fill the gap while the site’s largest facility, the chronically troubled Comanche 3, remains out of ...
HBO Max might soon be under new management, assuming they can shake on a price, make the regulators happy, and avoid beef with some of the bidders which have been circling the wagon as the media giant has put itself ...
Lionel Messi said he hopes Inter Miami can give teammates Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba the farewell they deserve when the pair play the final match of their careers in the MLS Cup title game against the Vancouver Whitecaps. The midfielder and fullback
Former West India all-rounder Andre Russell has opened up on his decision to retire from the IPL. ...
Mexican restaurant chains have been
WWE CEO Nick Khan has shared his thoughts on John Cena’s ongoing retirement run. With only one match left in his WWE career, John Cena is set to finish his pro-wrestling run as one of the all-time greats. Recently, speaking ...
Louis Navellier has seen a thing or two over the years. Navellier, a veteran money manager who has been navigating the stock market since the 1980s, is the founder of Navellier & Associates, a firm with about $1 billion in ...
T-Mobile appears to be following its competitors with its latest move. ...
West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell stunned one and all by not putting his name in the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction and retiring from the tournament as a player once and for all. The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) legend will be a part of the purple and gold army as the power-hitting coach for the upcoming season. His decision to retire as a
Photo Credit: CBS Eager to know the spoilers and recap for The Bold and the Beautiful for December 4? In the latest episode, Eric continues to express his desire to rejoin the Couture Club and make history once more alongside his son. However, Ridge remains reluctant to bring him back into the business, reminding him of the chaos surrounding the
Klieman announced his retirement Wednesday after seven seasons leading the Wildcats. ...
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LeBron James had scored at least 10 points in 1,297 NBA games in a row. The Los Angeles Lakers' superstar ended Thursday night with 8 points. He didn't reach game