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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

Retirement News

Executive order targets retirement accounts

The Bismarck Tribune | 01 May 2026

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday aimed at expanding access to retirement plans for workers without employer access through a new website. ...

Trump's new executive order, with help from Congress, could increase U.S. retirement wealth up to ...

CNBC | 01 May 2026

Trump's executive order created a new way for Americans to save for retirement and called on Congress to expand the parameters of the deal. ...

There’s a specific version of loneliness that arrives only after retirement — not the absence ...

SpaceDaily | 01 May 2026

My dad retired three years ago. He’d been at the same company for thirty-one years. He was good at his job, well-liked, the kind of person colleagues genuinely wanted to grab a coffee with. On his last day they threw him a proper send-off. Speeches. A card signed by everyone. Promises to stay in touch. He came home that evening with a bottle

Oakland baseball coach Mack Hawks retires after 37 seasons, 760 wins

Leaf Chronicle | 01 May 2026

After 37 seasons, 760 wins and two state championships, Oakland baseball coach Mack Hawks is hanging up his cleats. Hawks announced his retirement on May 1, a day after the Patriots ended their 2026 season with a 12-3 loss to Rockvale in the District 10-4A tournament. He's the winningest coach in Rutherford County history, It wasn't a rushed

Navy plans to retire 2 Bangor-based Ohio-class subs

Kitsap Sun | 01 May 2026

DoD's FY27 budget includes Bangor expansion for newest submarines Pentagon requests $154.9M to expand Bangor facilities to support the nation's future Columbia-class submarines in the Pacific Northwest. The Pentagon's budget requests include millions to expand facilities at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor for new Columbia-class submarines.The Navy plans

Post-Effective Amendment to Registration Statement by Investment Company (Form 485BPOS) (Variable Annuity Account B of Voya Retirement Insurance & Annuity Co)

Public Technologies | 01 May 2026

) As filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on May 1, 2026 Registration No. 033-75996 Registration No. 811-02512 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-4 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 ☒ Pre-Effective Amendment No. __ ☐ Post-Effective Amendment No. 63 ☒ and/or

Kingston fire chief Guido retires after 46 years of service

The Citizens' Voice | 01 May 2026

After 46 years with the Kingston-Forty Fort Fire Department, Chief Frank Guido retired Friday.

Markets have felt shaky for months, but the returns tell a very different story

Federal News Radio | 01 May 2026

Guest: Art Stein Title: Certified financial planner, Arthur Stein Financial Summary: Markets have been noisy for months. But when you look past daily swings, many TSP funds are firmly in positive territory, highlighting the gap between headline volatility and how markets actually price information. The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton provides

Why Draymond wouldn't be surprised if LeBron retired from NBA after this season

NBC Bay Area | 01 May 2026

With another NBA offseason soon approaching, that means another NBA offseason of speculation about LeBron James' future. Over the past few summers, fans and pundits around the league theorized that James would retire after a decorated career, and time and time again, James proved them wrong. Watch NBC Bay Area News free wherever you are

Multi-league QB P.J. Walker retires at 31

The Citizens | 01 May 2026

The Calgary Stampeders may be looking to add a quarterback after the retirement of P.J. Walker at age 31. ...

Japan's Kei Nishikori retiring from tennis after 2026 season

The Citizens | 01 May 2026

Kei Nishikori, once ranked as high as No. 4 in the world, will retire from tennis at the end of the 2026 season. ...

Free $1,000 retirement boost? Donald Trump IRA offer — hidden rules to enroll fast

The Times of India | 01 May 2026

TrumpIRA enrollment $1000 match eligibility guide is gaining major

Who is eligible for Trump's new order expanding retirement benefits?

The Hill | 01 May 2026

A new executive order signed by President Trump on Thursday

What is TrumpIRA.gov? Trump unveils plan for new retirement website

Fox31 Denver | 01 May 2026

The website is set to launch by next year and will help workers find and enroll in IRAs. ...

Notice Document by Insurance Company (Form N-VP) (Retirement Builder VAR ANN Account)

Public Technologies | 01 May 2026

) Annual Notice Dated May 1, 2026 Transamerica PrincipiumSM Variable Annuity Issued through Transamerica Life Insurance Company Retirement Builder Variable Annuity Account This Annual Disclosure Notice ("Notice") provides certain updated information about Your Transamerica PrincipiumSM Variable Annuity, a flexible premium deferred

Initial Quarterly Holdings Report by Institutional Manager (Form 13F-HR) (Arizona State Retirement System)

Public Technologies | 01 May 2026

) The Securities and Exchange Commission has not necessarily reviewed the information in this filing and has not determined if it is accurate and complete. The reader should not assume that the information is accurate and complete. UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 13F FORM 13F COVER PAGE OMB APPROVAL OMB

Japanese tennis trailblazer Nishikori to retire at end of season

Oman Observer | 01 May 2026

TOKYO: Kei Nishikori, Asia's most decorated men's tennis player, on Friday said that he will retire at the end of the season after a career ravaged by injury.The 36-year-old became ...

Super Bowl champion QB considering retirement to begin broadcasting career

Penn Live | 01 May 2026

NFL quarterback Russell Wilson, a 10-time Pro Bowler, is considering retiring from football to get into broadcasting, according to Andrew Marchand. ...

Don't have a 401k? New government website will help you find a retirement plan

NBC Bay Area | 01 May 2026

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday calling for a new government website where people in the United States can find and compare private-sector retirement savings accounts, aiming to help millions of workers whose employers do not offer such plans. The order is intended to help more people gain access to retirement plans

Formula E veteran Lucas Di Grassi to retire, thanks family and colleagues in emotional note: “This decision comes with emotion, but also peace”

The Times of India | 01 May 2026

Lola Yamaha ABT driver Lucas Di Grassi, who has played a pivotal role in the birth and evolution of Formula E, has announced his retirement. The 41-year-old will hang up his boots as a professional driver at the end of this season. He penned a note to share his decision, adding that his future remains bright and that he will provide an update soon.

Mutual Fund

Executive order targets retirement accounts

The Bismarck Tribune | 01 May 2026

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday aimed at expanding access to retirement plans for workers without employer access through a new website. ...

Trump's new executive order, with help from Congress, could increase U.S. retirement wealth up to ...

CNBC | 01 May 2026

Trump's executive order created a new way for Americans to save for retirement and called on Congress to expand the parameters of the deal. ...

There’s a specific version of loneliness that arrives only after retirement — not the absence ...

SpaceDaily | 01 May 2026

My dad retired three years ago. He’d been at the same company for thirty-one years. He was good at his job, well-liked, the kind of person colleagues genuinely wanted to grab a coffee with. On his last day they threw him a proper send-off. Speeches. A card signed by everyone. Promises to stay in touch. He came home that evening with a bottle

Oakland baseball coach Mack Hawks retires after 37 seasons, 760 wins

Leaf Chronicle | 01 May 2026

After 37 seasons, 760 wins and two state championships, Oakland baseball coach Mack Hawks is hanging up his cleats. Hawks announced his retirement on May 1, a day after the Patriots ended their 2026 season with a 12-3 loss to Rockvale in the District 10-4A tournament. He's the winningest coach in Rutherford County history, It wasn't a rushed

Navy plans to retire 2 Bangor-based Ohio-class subs

Kitsap Sun | 01 May 2026

DoD's FY27 budget includes Bangor expansion for newest submarines Pentagon requests $154.9M to expand Bangor facilities to support the nation's future Columbia-class submarines in the Pacific Northwest. The Pentagon's budget requests include millions to expand facilities at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor for new Columbia-class submarines.The Navy plans

Post-Effective Amendment to Registration Statement by Investment Company (Form 485BPOS) (Variable Annuity Account B of Voya Retirement Insurance & Annuity Co)

Public Technologies | 01 May 2026

) As filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on May 1, 2026 Registration No. 033-75996 Registration No. 811-02512 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-4 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 ☒ Pre-Effective Amendment No. __ ☐ Post-Effective Amendment No. 63 ☒ and/or

Kingston fire chief Guido retires after 46 years of service

The Citizens' Voice | 01 May 2026

After 46 years with the Kingston-Forty Fort Fire Department, Chief Frank Guido retired Friday.

Markets have felt shaky for months, but the returns tell a very different story

Federal News Radio | 01 May 2026

Guest: Art Stein Title: Certified financial planner, Arthur Stein Financial Summary: Markets have been noisy for months. But when you look past daily swings, many TSP funds are firmly in positive territory, highlighting the gap between headline volatility and how markets actually price information. The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton provides

Why Draymond wouldn't be surprised if LeBron retired from NBA after this season

NBC Bay Area | 01 May 2026

With another NBA offseason soon approaching, that means another NBA offseason of speculation about LeBron James' future. Over the past few summers, fans and pundits around the league theorized that James would retire after a decorated career, and time and time again, James proved them wrong. Watch NBC Bay Area News free wherever you are

Multi-league QB P.J. Walker retires at 31

The Citizens | 01 May 2026

The Calgary Stampeders may be looking to add a quarterback after the retirement of P.J. Walker at age 31. ...

Japan's Kei Nishikori retiring from tennis after 2026 season

The Citizens | 01 May 2026

Kei Nishikori, once ranked as high as No. 4 in the world, will retire from tennis at the end of the 2026 season. ...

Free $1,000 retirement boost? Donald Trump IRA offer — hidden rules to enroll fast

The Times of India | 01 May 2026

TrumpIRA enrollment $1000 match eligibility guide is gaining major

Who is eligible for Trump's new order expanding retirement benefits?

The Hill | 01 May 2026

A new executive order signed by President Trump on Thursday

What is TrumpIRA.gov? Trump unveils plan for new retirement website

Fox31 Denver | 01 May 2026

The website is set to launch by next year and will help workers find and enroll in IRAs. ...

Notice Document by Insurance Company (Form N-VP) (Retirement Builder VAR ANN Account)

Public Technologies | 01 May 2026

) Annual Notice Dated May 1, 2026 Transamerica PrincipiumSM Variable Annuity Issued through Transamerica Life Insurance Company Retirement Builder Variable Annuity Account This Annual Disclosure Notice ("Notice") provides certain updated information about Your Transamerica PrincipiumSM Variable Annuity, a flexible premium deferred

Initial Quarterly Holdings Report by Institutional Manager (Form 13F-HR) (Arizona State Retirement System)

Public Technologies | 01 May 2026

) The Securities and Exchange Commission has not necessarily reviewed the information in this filing and has not determined if it is accurate and complete. The reader should not assume that the information is accurate and complete. UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 13F FORM 13F COVER PAGE OMB APPROVAL OMB

Japanese tennis trailblazer Nishikori to retire at end of season

Oman Observer | 01 May 2026

TOKYO: Kei Nishikori, Asia's most decorated men's tennis player, on Friday said that he will retire at the end of the season after a career ravaged by injury.The 36-year-old became ...

Super Bowl champion QB considering retirement to begin broadcasting career

Penn Live | 01 May 2026

NFL quarterback Russell Wilson, a 10-time Pro Bowler, is considering retiring from football to get into broadcasting, according to Andrew Marchand. ...

Don't have a 401k? New government website will help you find a retirement plan

NBC Bay Area | 01 May 2026

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday calling for a new government website where people in the United States can find and compare private-sector retirement savings accounts, aiming to help millions of workers whose employers do not offer such plans. The order is intended to help more people gain access to retirement plans

Formula E veteran Lucas Di Grassi to retire, thanks family and colleagues in emotional note: “This decision comes with emotion, but also peace”

The Times of India | 01 May 2026

Lola Yamaha ABT driver Lucas Di Grassi, who has played a pivotal role in the birth and evolution of Formula E, has announced his retirement. The 41-year-old will hang up his boots as a professional driver at the end of this season. He penned a note to share his decision, adding that his future remains bright and that he will provide an update soon.

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