‘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 ...
MANHATTAN — When Chris Klieman walked into Gene Taylor's office earlier in the week to inform him that he intended to retire after seven seasons as Kansas State's football coach, he told the athletic director who he needed to hire to replace him. "He told me that, 'Gene, I think you need to call Collin Klein, because I think he's the next person
BRIGHTON, MI – A Michigan man received a check for close to $1.8 million Friday after a social media video went viral this week revealing the 88-year-old was reportedly working full-time at a local Meijer because he couldn’t afford retirement. Australian influencer Samuel Weidenhofer kicked off a fundraising campaign on GoFundMe after meeting Ed
In December, John Cena will appear in his final WWE match at “Saturday Night’s Main Event,” against a final opponent determined through his “Last Time is Now” tournament. The final star Cena faces could be LA Knight or GUNTHER, as they are the two finalists in the tournament and will meet in the ring on Friday’s
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WWE legend Wade Barrett gives the inside scoop on Cena's farewell. ...
Friends, faculty and students gathered in an art classroom on Thursday to celebrate Michael "Mac" McAvoy's time as an art professor at Heartland, inspiring hundreds of students throughout the years. ...
Retired Army Veteran and former Fort Hood Sgt. Maj. Dennis Webster spoke at the Noon Exchange Club on Friday about the history of America when it came to implementing faith into the country. According to Webster, The noon Exchange Club ...
) 05 DecRetirement and Investment Office Posted at 16:41hin Opinions by Josh Iverson 0 Comments December 5, 2025 A new Attorney General's Opinion has
) 05 DecRetirement and Investment Office (RIO) Posted at 16:46hin Opinions by Josh Iverson 0 Comments December 5, 2025 A new Attorney General's
Dietrich has worked for the theater on and off for three decades. ABT's board of directors are aiming to have a new director named sometime in the spring. ...
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Rosen Law Firm, P.A. announces that the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has changed the hearing date for the proposed class action settlement that would benefit investors in Vanguard Investor Target Retirement Funds, from January 6, 2026 to January 5, 2026 at 10:00
Furniture retail chains have faced
Usually, when a restaurant closes, it sets a date for final service, and the days leading up to that operate as a sort of wake. Loyal fans come in to say goodbye to staff, have a last meal, and, if ...
There are matching pants in a few colors that are also only $12. ...
The former 'Buffy' star has confirmed she's retired from being in front of the camera. ...
Here's some good news: luxury is making
MATTOON — Ed Dowd plans to be among the more than 100 volunteers going door to door Saturday morning during the Mattoon Rotary Club's annual food drive for those in need. kAm%96 !2=2E:?6 ?2E:G6 D2:5 E96 H:==:?8?6DD @7 D@ >2?J |2EE@@? C6D:56?ED E@ H@C< E@86E96C @? E96 7@@5 5C:G6 2?5 @E96C 677@CED E@ >2<6 E96:C 4@>>F?:EJ 36EE6C :D 2
) Jeffrey Ferguson to retire after over 25 years at the firm Washington, D.C. and New York, NY, December 5, 2025 - Global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) today announced that Jeffrey Ferguson, General Counsel at Carlyle since 1999, has decided to retire as General Counsel of the firm in 2026. Mr. Ferguson thereafter will become a Senior
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Social Security Administration is hoping to cut visits to its field offices in half next year, a move that advocates for the agency fear signals more closures are coming. Field offices have long been community-based branches that serve as the public face of the SSA, which provide in-person help for people applying for
The DUP Is set to
Henry Cejudo will retire at UFC 323. It's hard to read that statement without doubtful feelings. UFC retirements don't always stick. This isn't even Cejudo's first retirement from mixed martial arts. But when Cejudo speaks about stepping away from the sport, he does so with peace and conviction. "I'm content and happy with my career," Cejudo told
Jon Colman Fri, 5 December 2025 at 8:57 pm UTC·2 min read Former Carlisle United defender Paul Dummett has announced his retirement. The ex-Newcastle United man, who had an injury-hit spell with the Blues last season, has confirmed the end of his playing days.Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Dummett, 34, said it was the right time to hang
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Six-time Pro Bowl cornerback Darius Slay has decided not to report to the Buffalo Bills for now to focus instead on his family and consider retirement after a 13-year NFL career, a blow to the ...
MANHATTAN — When Chris Klieman walked into Gene Taylor's office earlier in the week to inform him that he intended to retire after seven seasons as Kansas State's football coach, he told the athletic director who he needed to hire to replace him. "He told me that, 'Gene, I think you need to call Collin Klein, because I think he's the next person
BRIGHTON, MI – A Michigan man received a check for close to $1.8 million Friday after a social media video went viral this week revealing the 88-year-old was reportedly working full-time at a local Meijer because he couldn’t afford retirement. Australian influencer Samuel Weidenhofer kicked off a fundraising campaign on GoFundMe after meeting Ed
In December, John Cena will appear in his final WWE match at “Saturday Night’s Main Event,” against a final opponent determined through his “Last Time is Now” tournament. The final star Cena faces could be LA Knight or GUNTHER, as they are the two finalists in the tournament and will meet in the ring on Friday’s
Strangers have donated
WWE legend Wade Barrett gives the inside scoop on Cena's farewell. ...
Friends, faculty and students gathered in an art classroom on Thursday to celebrate Michael "Mac" McAvoy's time as an art professor at Heartland, inspiring hundreds of students throughout the years. ...
Retired Army Veteran and former Fort Hood Sgt. Maj. Dennis Webster spoke at the Noon Exchange Club on Friday about the history of America when it came to implementing faith into the country. According to Webster, The noon Exchange Club ...
) 05 DecRetirement and Investment Office Posted at 16:41hin Opinions by Josh Iverson 0 Comments December 5, 2025 A new Attorney General's Opinion has
) 05 DecRetirement and Investment Office (RIO) Posted at 16:46hin Opinions by Josh Iverson 0 Comments December 5, 2025 A new Attorney General's
Dietrich has worked for the theater on and off for three decades. ABT's board of directors are aiming to have a new director named sometime in the spring. ...
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Rosen Law Firm, P.A. announces that the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has changed the hearing date for the proposed class action settlement that would benefit investors in Vanguard Investor Target Retirement Funds, from January 6, 2026 to January 5, 2026 at 10:00
Furniture retail chains have faced
Usually, when a restaurant closes, it sets a date for final service, and the days leading up to that operate as a sort of wake. Loyal fans come in to say goodbye to staff, have a last meal, and, if ...
There are matching pants in a few colors that are also only $12. ...
The former 'Buffy' star has confirmed she's retired from being in front of the camera. ...
Here's some good news: luxury is making
MATTOON — Ed Dowd plans to be among the more than 100 volunteers going door to door Saturday morning during the Mattoon Rotary Club's annual food drive for those in need. kAm%96 !2=2E:?6 ?2E:G6 D2:5 E96 H:==:?8?6DD @7 D@ >2?J |2EE@@? C6D:56?ED E@ H@C< E@86E96C @? E96 7@@5 5C:G6 2?5 @E96C 677@CED E@ >2<6 E96:C 4@>>F?:EJ 36EE6C :D 2
) Jeffrey Ferguson to retire after over 25 years at the firm Washington, D.C. and New York, NY, December 5, 2025 - Global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) today announced that Jeffrey Ferguson, General Counsel at Carlyle since 1999, has decided to retire as General Counsel of the firm in 2026. Mr. Ferguson thereafter will become a Senior
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Social Security Administration is hoping to cut visits to its field offices in half next year, a move that advocates for the agency fear signals more closures are coming. Field offices have long been community-based branches that serve as the public face of the SSA, which provide in-person help for people applying for
The DUP Is set to
Henry Cejudo will retire at UFC 323. It's hard to read that statement without doubtful feelings. UFC retirements don't always stick. This isn't even Cejudo's first retirement from mixed martial arts. But when Cejudo speaks about stepping away from the sport, he does so with peace and conviction. "I'm content and happy with my career," Cejudo told
Jon Colman Fri, 5 December 2025 at 8:57 pm UTC·2 min read Former Carlisle United defender Paul Dummett has announced his retirement. The ex-Newcastle United man, who had an injury-hit spell with the Blues last season, has confirmed the end of his playing days.Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Dummett, 34, said it was the right time to hang
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Six-time Pro Bowl cornerback Darius Slay has decided not to report to the Buffalo Bills for now to focus instead on his family and consider retirement after a 13-year NFL career, a blow to the ...