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 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 ...
) 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
Mercer expects German corporate pension funds�to boost private markets exposure, combining�core infrastructure and senior private debt ...
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 ...
‘Private market allocations have nearly tripled across UK pension schemes since 2019’, says Pensions Management Institute guide ...
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 Center Square) – Over the past several months, politicians once regarded as central to their party have bowed out of reelection campaigns or resigned from their positions altogether. ...
Klieman shed light on his surprising retirement in early December. ...
New Delhi: In a shocking case of cybercrime reported from south Delhi, a retired doctor couple was defrauded of around Rs 15 crore after being kept under ‘digital arrest' for over two weeks.The elderly victims, who returned from the United States in 2016 and reside in the Greater Kailash area, were targeted by cybercriminals for about a fortnight
Alan Jackson wrapped up his retirement tour in 2025, and now the country music legend has just one show left in his career. Jackson has announced that “Last Call: One More For The Road — The Finale,” will take place on June 27, 2026 at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium. If folks are wondering why the 67-year-old-star is calling it a career, at least for
The board of health's agenda for Wednesday includes a closed session, followed by a vote to appoint deputy administrator Dr. Mamadou Tounkara as Pryde’s successor. ...
ELKHART — Brian Byrn is leaving big shoes to fill as he retires from the Midwest Museum of American Art after 44 years. ...
Dear Eric: I’m 61, widowed, and still work full time as a registered nurse in a very busy hospice house. I lost my husband four years ago, and since then went through a medical scare twice, diagnosed with cirrhosis, sleep apnea and chronic anxiety, have bought and sold two homes, purchased a new car and created significant credit card debt twice.
In 2025, Disney+ had several important
The White House just put your credit cards at the center of a new affordability push, floating a move that could radically change what you pay to carry a balance for a year. President Donald Trump called for “a one ...
Food chains are constantly launching
Kelce's career may be over. ...
"This is the best little cabinet for small spaces." ...
Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI is planning a data center project so massive that it’s hard to comprehend. Musk’s AI vehicle is dropping more than $20 billion to build a colossal new infrastructure in Mississippi to expand its computing power. ...
"These have been a game changer in my new world of culinary adventure." ...
"We're in the singularity. We're at the top of the roller coaster, and it's about to go down." ...
) WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) released the following statement after Congresswoman Julia Brownley (CA-26) announced she will not seek another term in the House of Representatives: "Congresswoman Julia Brownley is a leader guided by integrity and purpose and a relentless
Senior residents of Mills, Montgomery, Page and Fremont counties are invited to explore new volunteer opportunities through the Retired & Senior Volunteer Program. ...
“For three decades, Kimberly Welborn has been a steady, trusted presence in our elections system, serving the voters of McDowell County with integrity, professionalism and unwavering commitment to democracy." ...
PITTSBURG — After 29 years in law enforcement, Pittsburg Police Chief Steve Albanese will retire, he announced. Albanese took over the role in June 2022, after Chief Brian Addington retired. “Chief Albanese will continue to work closely with City leadership to support a smooth transition and assist in planning for the department’s future
Shifting gears into retirement can be a rewarding time. All the years of hard work and
Since retiring from
I spent Friday night at BGC not for a night out in some swanky bar or speakeasy but at the Philippine Stock Exchange tower with PSE president and CEO Ramon Monzon and PSE COO Roel Refran. ...
(The Center Square) – Over the past several months, politicians once regarded as central to their party have bowed out of reelection campaigns or resigned from their positions altogether. ...
Klieman shed light on his surprising retirement in early December. ...
New Delhi: In a shocking case of cybercrime reported from south Delhi, a retired doctor couple was defrauded of around Rs 15 crore after being kept under ‘digital arrest' for over two weeks.The elderly victims, who returned from the United States in 2016 and reside in the Greater Kailash area, were targeted by cybercriminals for about a fortnight
Alan Jackson wrapped up his retirement tour in 2025, and now the country music legend has just one show left in his career. Jackson has announced that “Last Call: One More For The Road — The Finale,” will take place on June 27, 2026 at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium. If folks are wondering why the 67-year-old-star is calling it a career, at least for
The board of health's agenda for Wednesday includes a closed session, followed by a vote to appoint deputy administrator Dr. Mamadou Tounkara as Pryde’s successor. ...
ELKHART — Brian Byrn is leaving big shoes to fill as he retires from the Midwest Museum of American Art after 44 years. ...
Dear Eric: I’m 61, widowed, and still work full time as a registered nurse in a very busy hospice house. I lost my husband four years ago, and since then went through a medical scare twice, diagnosed with cirrhosis, sleep apnea and chronic anxiety, have bought and sold two homes, purchased a new car and created significant credit card debt twice.
In 2025, Disney+ had several important
The White House just put your credit cards at the center of a new affordability push, floating a move that could radically change what you pay to carry a balance for a year. President Donald Trump called for “a one ...
Food chains are constantly launching
Kelce's career may be over. ...
"This is the best little cabinet for small spaces." ...
Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI is planning a data center project so massive that it’s hard to comprehend. Musk’s AI vehicle is dropping more than $20 billion to build a colossal new infrastructure in Mississippi to expand its computing power. ...
"These have been a game changer in my new world of culinary adventure." ...
"We're in the singularity. We're at the top of the roller coaster, and it's about to go down." ...
) WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) released the following statement after Congresswoman Julia Brownley (CA-26) announced she will not seek another term in the House of Representatives: "Congresswoman Julia Brownley is a leader guided by integrity and purpose and a relentless
Senior residents of Mills, Montgomery, Page and Fremont counties are invited to explore new volunteer opportunities through the Retired & Senior Volunteer Program. ...
“For three decades, Kimberly Welborn has been a steady, trusted presence in our elections system, serving the voters of McDowell County with integrity, professionalism and unwavering commitment to democracy." ...
PITTSBURG — After 29 years in law enforcement, Pittsburg Police Chief Steve Albanese will retire, he announced. Albanese took over the role in June 2022, after Chief Brian Addington retired. “Chief Albanese will continue to work closely with City leadership to support a smooth transition and assist in planning for the department’s future
Shifting gears into retirement can be a rewarding time. All the years of hard work and
Since retiring from
I spent Friday night at BGC not for a night out in some swanky bar or speakeasy but at the Philippine Stock Exchange tower with PSE president and CEO Ramon Monzon and PSE COO Roel Refran. ...