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Pension funds invest in private credit. What are these high risk, high reward loans?

Hastings Tribune | 24 Feb 2026

When the economy is good, predictions for the next downturn abound: when it will start, what will cause it and who stands to lose. ...

Most popular Steve Webb columns on private pensions: The 12 hot topics

The Daily Mail | 23 Feb 2026

This is Money's star agony uncle Steve Webb receives many questions on private pensions. We've compiled his columns on 12 frequently raised topics. ...

Minnesota and other pension funds invest in private credit. What are the high risk, high ...

Star Tribune | 22 Feb 2026

The opaque debt market is growing fast and with little oversight. ...

HMRC private pension warning as Brits urged to 'think twice'

The Mirror | 14 Feb 2026

HMRC has warned people to be wary of pension withdrawals ...

Private markets underpin Italian pension funds’ resilient returns

IPE | 10 Feb 2026

Italian pension funds’ private equity and debt investments delivered steady returns despite global market turbulence ...

EIOPA seeks input on supervisory statement on the authorisation and supervision of undertakings owned by private equity firms (EIOPA - European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority)

Public Technologies | 03 Feb 2026

) The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) launched today a public consultation on the supervisory statement on the authorisation and ongoing supervision of (re)insurance undertakings related to private equity firms aimed at promoting consistent, high-quality and risk-based supervision across the EU. Over the past decade,

A Michigan Pension Fund’s Failed Coffee Farm Bet Highlights Private-Market Risks

Wall Street Journal | 02 Feb 2026

​The fund’s ill-fated ventures are examples of an increasingly popular strategy: trying to keep costs down by investing in individual projects. ...

China Drafts Rules to Lure Pension, Bank Funds Into Private Placements

Caixin Online | 30 Jan 2026

China’s securities regulator has proposed amendments aimed at broadening the pool of

Private pension savers urged to act by tomorrow

The Mirror | 30 Jan 2026

Millions of taxpayers could be missing out ...

Pensions Dashboards Programme proposes working group for private sector dashboard operators (Norton Rose Fulbright LLP)

Public Technologies | 30 Jan 2026

) The Pensions Dashboards Programme (PDP) published a request for feedbackon proposals to establish a

NEWS: Sanders Releases New Report Detailing How Trump’s Plan to Privatize Public Education Hurts Students (US Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions)

Public Technologies | 28 Jan 2026

) Published: 01.28.2026 NEWS: Sanders Releases New Report Detailing How Trump's Plan to Privatize Public Education Hurts Students WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 - Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), today released a new report finding that the Trump administration's school

Swiss pension funds tread carefully on private equity continuation funds

IPE | 26 Jan 2026

Swiss pension funds weigh opportunities in private equity continuation funds while remaining cautious over governance and conflict risks ...

Men typically amass 75% more money in private pensions than women by the age of ...

The Daily Mail | 23 Jan 2026

The private pensions gap between men and women has increased from 35 per cent to 48 per cent in recent years, an analysis says. ...

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

Retirement News

Trump says government will give up to $1,000 for retirement funds to those without employer matches

The Washington Times | 25 Feb 2026

President Trump announced in his State of the Union address Tuesday night that he will give Americans who do not have employer-sponsored retirement plans access to government-run plans and match up to $1,000 in annual contributions. ...

Travis Kelce is returning to the Chiefs or retiring. Mike Evans' future in Tampa Bay uncertain

The Daily Journal - San Mateo | 25 Feb 2026

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Travis Kelce is playing for the Kansas City Chiefs or retiring. Mike Evans is returning for another season and will explore his options. ...

Goldman Sachs resets Microsoft stock forecast

The Capital Journal | 25 Feb 2026

Microsoft (MSFT) stock has lost about 20% year to date, at the time of writing, Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 24, according to Yahoo Finance. Meanwhile, the SPDR S&P 500 index (SPY) is up about 0.7% in the same period. The stock ...

AARP shares blunt statement on mortgage rates, home equity

The Capital Journal | 25 Feb 2026

I want to let prospective homebuyers and

Samsung’s update screen is sending the wrong message after a Google patch

The Capital Journal | 25 Feb 2026

Samsung (SSNLF) users are growing suspicious. And for good reason. Users are jumpy whenever you mention anything related to security. For the users, it looks like anything that is coming up from the point of "security" these days leads them ...

Rookie Quarterback Linked To Steelers If Aaron Rodgers Retires

The Capital Journal | 25 Feb 2026

Aaron Rodgers has not yet announced his plans for the 2026 season, but the Pittsburgh Steelers may not want to wait to start planning for the future. Although he's no longer considered a top-five quarterback, Rodgers completed 65.7% of his ...

Trump Promises New Retirement Plan For Working Americans

Breitbart | 25 Feb 2026

The plan would be available for "forgotten

WATCH: President Trump remarks on proposed retirement plan changes

ABC News | 25 Feb 2026

Trump outlined his proposed retirement plan changes, pledging that all American workers would receive the same plan offered to federal employees — with the government matching up to $1,000 a year. ...

Trump chides Democrats after Elizabeth Warren applauds retirement plan access announcement

CBS News | 25 Feb 2026

President Trump laughed at some Democrats Tuesday during his State of the Union after Sen. Elizabeth Warren applauded his announcement that private sector employees will have access to federal retirement plans. ...

American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI) Recognizes President Trump’s Focus on Americans’ Retirement Security (ACLI - American Council of Life Insurers Inc)

Public Technologies | 25 Feb 2026

) WASHINGTON - American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI) President & CEO David Chavern made the following statement about President Trump's focus on retirement in his State of the Union address: "President Trump's spotlight on retirement security comes at an important time. More than 30 million Americans

Retired HC employee arrested for woman’s murder in Kochi

The Times of India | 25 Feb 2026

Kochi: Hours after Sudha Baby (45) of Chingavanam in Kottayam was murdered at Vyttila early on Tuesday morning, Maradu Police arrested retired high court employee and Ponnurunni native Shaji KV (63) for the crime. Her body lay on a subsidiary railway

Titus Rehearses Retirement from the Couch, Skips State of the Union (NRCC - National Republican Congressional Committee)

Public Technologies | 25 Feb 2026

) February 25, 2026 As President Trump outlines his vision for a stronger, safer America and emphasizes his promise kept on No Tax

Hall of Famer Sue Wewel retiring from Fremont volleyball

Fremont Tribune | 25 Feb 2026

The time has come for Sue Wewel to trade road trips to opposing gyms for cross country travels. ...

Darida coming out of retirement to help the Czechs qualify for the World Cup

Yankton Daily Press | 25 Feb 2026

PRAGUE (AP) — Former captain Vladimír Darida has agreed to come out of international retirement to help the Czech Republic try and qualify for the World Cup. ...

Mr. Clean, the Bald, Broad-Shouldered Cleaning Mascot, Retires

New York Times | 25 Feb 2026

The character became the face of a household cleaner in 1958. It’s not clear what the brand plans for its next mascot. ...

Travis Kelce returning to Chiefs or retiring; Mike Evans’ future in Tampa Bay uncertain

Waurika News Journal | 25 Feb 2026

INDIANAPOLIS — Travis Kelce is playing for the Chiefs or retiring. Mike Evans is returning for another season and will explore his options. The future of both superstars was among many topics at the NFL scouting combine on Tuesday. Kelce is scheduled to become a free agent next month. A person with knowledge of Kelce’s thinking told The Associated

Bethlehem Area School District superintendent to retire after 40 years in education

Lehigh Valley | 25 Feb 2026

Bethlehem Area School District Superintendent Jack Silva has announced his intention to retire, effective July 1, 2026, concluding a 40-year career in public education. ...

Kelce returning to Chiefs or retiring. Evans' future in Tampa Bay uncertain

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette | 25 Feb 2026

Travis Kelce is playing for the Chiefs or retiring. Mike Evans is returning for another season and will explore his options. ...

Good News, Retirees! Maximum COLA Approved for 2026 (LACREA - Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association)

Public Technologies | 24 Feb 2026

) We are pleased to announce that the LACERA Board of Retirement has approved the maximum

Marina City Manager Layne Long announces retirement after 13 years

Monterey Herald | 24 Feb 2026

MARINA – The city of Marina’s long-time city manager, Layne Long, has announced his retirement after serving the Monterey Peninsula city of nearly 24,000 people with what Mayor Bruce Delgado characterized as “always professionally accomplished and goal oriented.” Long (City of Marina) After 13 years of leadership implementing and overseeing

Palm Beach County's first Black and female administrator reflects on her legacy months after retirement

WPTV | 24 Feb 2026

ROYAL PALM BEACH, Fla. — Verdenia Baker spent 38 years with Palm Beach County before retiring last May — and she hasn't slowed down since. Baker, who became the county's first Black and first female county administrator in 2015, sat down with WPTV to reflect on her historic career and the lessons she hopes to pass on to the next generation. WATCH

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Trump says government will give up to $1,000 for retirement funds to those without employer matches

The Washington Times | 25 Feb 2026

President Trump announced in his State of the Union address Tuesday night that he will give Americans who do not have employer-sponsored retirement plans access to government-run plans and match up to $1,000 in annual contributions. ...

Travis Kelce is returning to the Chiefs or retiring. Mike Evans' future in Tampa Bay uncertain

The Daily Journal - San Mateo | 25 Feb 2026

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Travis Kelce is playing for the Kansas City Chiefs or retiring. Mike Evans is returning for another season and will explore his options. ...

Goldman Sachs resets Microsoft stock forecast

The Capital Journal | 25 Feb 2026

Microsoft (MSFT) stock has lost about 20% year to date, at the time of writing, Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 24, according to Yahoo Finance. Meanwhile, the SPDR S&P 500 index (SPY) is up about 0.7% in the same period. The stock ...

AARP shares blunt statement on mortgage rates, home equity

The Capital Journal | 25 Feb 2026

I want to let prospective homebuyers and

Samsung’s update screen is sending the wrong message after a Google patch

The Capital Journal | 25 Feb 2026

Samsung (SSNLF) users are growing suspicious. And for good reason. Users are jumpy whenever you mention anything related to security. For the users, it looks like anything that is coming up from the point of "security" these days leads them ...

Rookie Quarterback Linked To Steelers If Aaron Rodgers Retires

The Capital Journal | 25 Feb 2026

Aaron Rodgers has not yet announced his plans for the 2026 season, but the Pittsburgh Steelers may not want to wait to start planning for the future. Although he's no longer considered a top-five quarterback, Rodgers completed 65.7% of his ...

Trump Promises New Retirement Plan For Working Americans

Breitbart | 25 Feb 2026

The plan would be available for "forgotten

WATCH: President Trump remarks on proposed retirement plan changes

ABC News | 25 Feb 2026

Trump outlined his proposed retirement plan changes, pledging that all American workers would receive the same plan offered to federal employees — with the government matching up to $1,000 a year. ...

Trump chides Democrats after Elizabeth Warren applauds retirement plan access announcement

CBS News | 25 Feb 2026

President Trump laughed at some Democrats Tuesday during his State of the Union after Sen. Elizabeth Warren applauded his announcement that private sector employees will have access to federal retirement plans. ...

American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI) Recognizes President Trump’s Focus on Americans’ Retirement Security (ACLI - American Council of Life Insurers Inc)

Public Technologies | 25 Feb 2026

) WASHINGTON - American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI) President & CEO David Chavern made the following statement about President Trump's focus on retirement in his State of the Union address: "President Trump's spotlight on retirement security comes at an important time. More than 30 million Americans

Retired HC employee arrested for woman’s murder in Kochi

The Times of India | 25 Feb 2026

Kochi: Hours after Sudha Baby (45) of Chingavanam in Kottayam was murdered at Vyttila early on Tuesday morning, Maradu Police arrested retired high court employee and Ponnurunni native Shaji KV (63) for the crime. Her body lay on a subsidiary railway

Titus Rehearses Retirement from the Couch, Skips State of the Union (NRCC - National Republican Congressional Committee)

Public Technologies | 25 Feb 2026

) February 25, 2026 As President Trump outlines his vision for a stronger, safer America and emphasizes his promise kept on No Tax

Hall of Famer Sue Wewel retiring from Fremont volleyball

Fremont Tribune | 25 Feb 2026

The time has come for Sue Wewel to trade road trips to opposing gyms for cross country travels. ...

Darida coming out of retirement to help the Czechs qualify for the World Cup

Yankton Daily Press | 25 Feb 2026

PRAGUE (AP) — Former captain Vladimír Darida has agreed to come out of international retirement to help the Czech Republic try and qualify for the World Cup. ...

Mr. Clean, the Bald, Broad-Shouldered Cleaning Mascot, Retires

New York Times | 25 Feb 2026

The character became the face of a household cleaner in 1958. It’s not clear what the brand plans for its next mascot. ...

Travis Kelce returning to Chiefs or retiring; Mike Evans’ future in Tampa Bay uncertain

Waurika News Journal | 25 Feb 2026

INDIANAPOLIS — Travis Kelce is playing for the Chiefs or retiring. Mike Evans is returning for another season and will explore his options. The future of both superstars was among many topics at the NFL scouting combine on Tuesday. Kelce is scheduled to become a free agent next month. A person with knowledge of Kelce’s thinking told The Associated

Bethlehem Area School District superintendent to retire after 40 years in education

Lehigh Valley | 25 Feb 2026

Bethlehem Area School District Superintendent Jack Silva has announced his intention to retire, effective July 1, 2026, concluding a 40-year career in public education. ...

Kelce returning to Chiefs or retiring. Evans' future in Tampa Bay uncertain

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette | 25 Feb 2026

Travis Kelce is playing for the Chiefs or retiring. Mike Evans is returning for another season and will explore his options. ...

Good News, Retirees! Maximum COLA Approved for 2026 (LACREA - Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association)

Public Technologies | 24 Feb 2026

) We are pleased to announce that the LACERA Board of Retirement has approved the maximum

Marina City Manager Layne Long announces retirement after 13 years

Monterey Herald | 24 Feb 2026

MARINA – The city of Marina’s long-time city manager, Layne Long, has announced his retirement after serving the Monterey Peninsula city of nearly 24,000 people with what Mayor Bruce Delgado characterized as “always professionally accomplished and goal oriented.” Long (City of Marina) After 13 years of leadership implementing and overseeing

Palm Beach County's first Black and female administrator reflects on her legacy months after retirement

WPTV | 24 Feb 2026

ROYAL PALM BEACH, Fla. — Verdenia Baker spent 38 years with Palm Beach County before retiring last May — and she hasn't slowed down since. Baker, who became the county's first Black and first female county administrator in 2015, sat down with WPTV to reflect on her historic career and the lessons she hopes to pass on to the next generation. WATCH

A pension is nothing more than deferred compensation.
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