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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

Budget blow to salary sacrifice schemes will add more pain to private sector pensions

This is Money | 26 Nov 2025

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

EXCLUSIVE: Perth private school teachers told accept pension cuts or face redundancy

The Courier | 26 Nov 2025

Educators at the �20,000-a-year school told The Courier they earn less than their council counterparts. ...

EPFO Pension Calculator: Worked 30 Years In A Private Job? Here's How Much You’ll Get

News18 | 22 Nov 2025

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 ...

People taking money out of private or workplace pensions could be due �3,800 tax refund

Daily Record | 21 Nov 2025

More than 13,000 tax refund forms were processed between April and June. ...

DWS urges pension funds to rethink cashflow strategies as private markets shift

IPE | 19 Nov 2025

Alternatives can diversify pension portfolios, but private credit currently offers limited extra returns,�DWS says ...

FCA pension scheme invests less in UK stocks than private sector peers

Financial Times | 19 Nov 2025

Low allocation comes as the government and FCA encourage fund managers to put more money in domestic market ...

Private sector retirees get a pension-powered lifeline

The Daily Tribune - Bahrain | 15 Nov 2025

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

Corporate Adviser | Data Infrastructure Must Keep Pace with Pension Funds’ Private Market Ambitions (Clearwater Analytics Holdings Inc)

Public Technologies | 13 Nov 2025

) 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 ASF approval for the acquisition of BRD Pensii and the BRD mandatory private pension fund (Banca Transilvania SA)

Public Technologies | 13 Nov 2025

) 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

Swiss pension funds pursue domestic private equity amid scepticism

IPE | 12 Nov 2025

Swisscanto’s new domestic private equity fund draws strong pension fund interest as scepticism on the asset class grows ...

Italy’s pension funds deepen private markets drive amid search for diversification

IPE | 11 Nov 2025

Several Italian pension schemes are expanding allocations to private markets to boost diversification and returns ...

Will pension rules catch me out after transfer from public sector to a private sector job?

The Irish Times | 11 Nov 2025

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

Retirement News

Nearly One-Third of All Workplace Retirement Accounts May Be Zombie 401(k)s, Finds PensionBee

Nasdaq Globe Newswire | 21 Jan 2026

PensionBee analysis of Form 5500 data suggests that over 30% of all 401(k) and 403(b) accounts may be dormant PensionBee analysis of Form 5500 data suggests that over 30% of all 401(k) and 403(b) accounts may be dormant ...

NASA astronaut who was stuck in space retires after 27-year career

Fox News | 21 Jan 2026

NASA’s Suni Williams — a record-setting astronaut who endured a

Chiefs news may have shifted Travis Kelce's retirement plans

Sportingnews | 21 Jan 2026

The Kansas City Chiefs are bringing Eric Bieniemy back to be their offensive coordinator. It's a major move in general, because Bieniemy never had an offense worse than sixth in the NFL in points scored in his previous stint as K.C.'s OC. But it could be even bigger if it changes Travis Kelce's retirement plans. To be fair, no one actually

NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams Marks Retirement With IIT Delhi Visit

NDTV | 21 Jan 2026

She also spoke warmly about her childhood influences and her connection to India. Recalling a moment from space, Williams said opening a package of Indian food aboard the space station was... ...

Suni Williams retires after Starliner mission in Florida to space station

staugustine.com | 21 Jan 2026

The two-person crew of the ill-fated Boeing Starliner mission in 2024 have both officially made their last trip to space – at least with NASA. Astronaut Suni Williams has announced her retirement from NASA after more than 27 years with the U.S. space agency. Williams made her decision known a little more than five months after Butch Wilmore also

NASA astronaut Suni Williams retires after 27 years

Toronto Sun | 21 Jan 2026

NASA astronaut Suni Williams has retired after a 27-year career that included hundreds of days in space.Advertisement 2 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Unlimited online

Air power: Tallying electricity generating potential from retired military aircraft (EIA - Energy Information Administration)

Public Technologies | 21 Jan 2026

) In-brief analysis January 21, 2026 When military aircraft are retired, they live out their days in the sunbelt at the U.S. Air Force's facility on Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona, otherwise known as the Boneyard. As data center operators have searched for rapidly deployable sources of power for their facilities, some have looked to

Keizer Police retire K9, new one takes to streets

Keizer Times | 21 Jan 2026

In 2022, the Keizer Police Department’s Jeremy Darst traveled to California to find a new police dog for the agency. Darst had gone on ride-alongs with K9 units as a teenage cadet, and seeing the handlers’ passion for their dogs and the K9 work “rubbed off” on him. He had been serving as a patrol officer since 2018, and spent time assisting with

Nasa astronaut stuck in space for nine months retires

Khaleejtimes | 21 Jan 2026

A Nasa astronaut who was stuck in space for nine months because of problems with her spacecraft has retired after 27 years of service, the space agency said on Tuesday. Suni Williams stepped down from her post on December 27 — making her ill-fated mission her last journey to space. Williams and

Amazon is selling a 'superb' $1,000 HP all-in-one desktop PC for $500

The Capital Journal | 21 Jan 2026

Save a whopping 50% on the perfect, no-frills home computer. ...

Mercedes, BMW buyers may want to reconsider their plans

The Capital Journal | 21 Jan 2026

President Donald Trump has openly used tariffs and the threat of tariffs to negotiate deals in the past, but his latest tariff threats could prove costly to car buyers seeking European luxury. Last July, three months after he first announced ...

Ryanair hits back at Elon Musk with 'Great Idiots' sale

The Capital Journal | 21 Jan 2026

Chief executive of the European low-cost giant Ryanair, Michael O'Leary, has long held a reputation for his wit and in some cases short temper. After getting hit in the face with a pie by environmental activists during a speech in ...

After 70 years, organ player's retirement leaves 'hole in heart' of Omaha church

Omaha World-Herald | 21 Jan 2026

The Immanuel Lutheran organ, purchased by the children of the congregation in 1935, no longer rings out on Sunday mornings. ...

This retiring Ventura doctor prescribed family care, social justice

VC Star | 21 Jan 2026

Watch students get inspired by athletes at Camarillo wellness event Middle schoolers get motivated by U.S. Paralympian Isaac Jean-Paul during an event at the Ventura County Office of Education in Camarillo on Jan. 15, 2026. Dr. Bob Dodge retired from practice as of Dec. 31.Dodge has fought for decades to abolish nuclear weapons. “Long, short.” Dr.

Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams retires from NASA after 27 years of service

The Economic Times | 21 Jan 2026

Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams retires from NASA after 27 years of service ...

9 Spacewalks, 3 Missions, 608 Days In Space: Sunita Williams Retires From NASA After 27 Years

News18 | 21 Jan 2026

Sunita Williams retires after 27 years at NASA, logging 608 days in space, commanding ISS, and pioneering Artemis missions. Her legacy inspires future Moon and Mars exploration. ...

Taking control of your retirement

The Scotsman | 21 Jan 2026

Acumen Financial Planning is holding an online retirement planning masterclass, Ready, Set, Retire, designed to support individuals in navigating their retirement journey with confidence and clarity. ...

Mutual Fund

Nearly One-Third of All Workplace Retirement Accounts May Be Zombie 401(k)s, Finds PensionBee

Nasdaq Globe Newswire | 21 Jan 2026

PensionBee analysis of Form 5500 data suggests that over 30% of all 401(k) and 403(b) accounts may be dormant PensionBee analysis of Form 5500 data suggests that over 30% of all 401(k) and 403(b) accounts may be dormant ...

NASA astronaut who was stuck in space retires after 27-year career

Fox News | 21 Jan 2026

NASA’s Suni Williams — a record-setting astronaut who endured a

Chiefs news may have shifted Travis Kelce's retirement plans

Sportingnews | 21 Jan 2026

The Kansas City Chiefs are bringing Eric Bieniemy back to be their offensive coordinator. It's a major move in general, because Bieniemy never had an offense worse than sixth in the NFL in points scored in his previous stint as K.C.'s OC. But it could be even bigger if it changes Travis Kelce's retirement plans. To be fair, no one actually

NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams Marks Retirement With IIT Delhi Visit

NDTV | 21 Jan 2026

She also spoke warmly about her childhood influences and her connection to India. Recalling a moment from space, Williams said opening a package of Indian food aboard the space station was... ...

Suni Williams retires after Starliner mission in Florida to space station

staugustine.com | 21 Jan 2026

The two-person crew of the ill-fated Boeing Starliner mission in 2024 have both officially made their last trip to space – at least with NASA. Astronaut Suni Williams has announced her retirement from NASA after more than 27 years with the U.S. space agency. Williams made her decision known a little more than five months after Butch Wilmore also

NASA astronaut Suni Williams retires after 27 years

Toronto Sun | 21 Jan 2026

NASA astronaut Suni Williams has retired after a 27-year career that included hundreds of days in space.Advertisement 2 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Unlimited online

Air power: Tallying electricity generating potential from retired military aircraft (EIA - Energy Information Administration)

Public Technologies | 21 Jan 2026

) In-brief analysis January 21, 2026 When military aircraft are retired, they live out their days in the sunbelt at the U.S. Air Force's facility on Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona, otherwise known as the Boneyard. As data center operators have searched for rapidly deployable sources of power for their facilities, some have looked to

Keizer Police retire K9, new one takes to streets

Keizer Times | 21 Jan 2026

In 2022, the Keizer Police Department’s Jeremy Darst traveled to California to find a new police dog for the agency. Darst had gone on ride-alongs with K9 units as a teenage cadet, and seeing the handlers’ passion for their dogs and the K9 work “rubbed off” on him. He had been serving as a patrol officer since 2018, and spent time assisting with

Nasa astronaut stuck in space for nine months retires

Khaleejtimes | 21 Jan 2026

A Nasa astronaut who was stuck in space for nine months because of problems with her spacecraft has retired after 27 years of service, the space agency said on Tuesday. Suni Williams stepped down from her post on December 27 — making her ill-fated mission her last journey to space. Williams and

Amazon is selling a 'superb' $1,000 HP all-in-one desktop PC for $500

The Capital Journal | 21 Jan 2026

Save a whopping 50% on the perfect, no-frills home computer. ...

Mercedes, BMW buyers may want to reconsider their plans

The Capital Journal | 21 Jan 2026

President Donald Trump has openly used tariffs and the threat of tariffs to negotiate deals in the past, but his latest tariff threats could prove costly to car buyers seeking European luxury. Last July, three months after he first announced ...

Ryanair hits back at Elon Musk with 'Great Idiots' sale

The Capital Journal | 21 Jan 2026

Chief executive of the European low-cost giant Ryanair, Michael O'Leary, has long held a reputation for his wit and in some cases short temper. After getting hit in the face with a pie by environmental activists during a speech in ...

After 70 years, organ player's retirement leaves 'hole in heart' of Omaha church

Omaha World-Herald | 21 Jan 2026

The Immanuel Lutheran organ, purchased by the children of the congregation in 1935, no longer rings out on Sunday mornings. ...

This retiring Ventura doctor prescribed family care, social justice

VC Star | 21 Jan 2026

Watch students get inspired by athletes at Camarillo wellness event Middle schoolers get motivated by U.S. Paralympian Isaac Jean-Paul during an event at the Ventura County Office of Education in Camarillo on Jan. 15, 2026. Dr. Bob Dodge retired from practice as of Dec. 31.Dodge has fought for decades to abolish nuclear weapons. “Long, short.” Dr.

Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams retires from NASA after 27 years of service

The Economic Times | 21 Jan 2026

Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams retires from NASA after 27 years of service ...

9 Spacewalks, 3 Missions, 608 Days In Space: Sunita Williams Retires From NASA After 27 Years

News18 | 21 Jan 2026

Sunita Williams retires after 27 years at NASA, logging 608 days in space, commanding ISS, and pioneering Artemis missions. Her legacy inspires future Moon and Mars exploration. ...

Taking control of your retirement

The Scotsman | 21 Jan 2026

Acumen Financial Planning is holding an online retirement planning masterclass, Ready, Set, Retire, designed to support individuals in navigating their retirement journey with confidence and clarity. ...

A pension is nothing more than deferred compensation.
Elizabeth Warren

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