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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

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NASA astronaut Sunita Williams retires

The Hindu | 21 Jan 2026

The space agency said her retirement took effect at the end of December; NASA’s new administrator Jared Isaacman called her “a trailblazer in human spaceflight” ...

Miami honors retired coach Larrañaga with banner

ESPN | 21 Jan 2026

Jim Larrañaga's name now hangs from the rafters at the University of Miami on a banner honoring the retired coach who led the team to a Final Four. ...

NASA astronaut who was stuck at the space station for months retires within a year ...

Wtop | 21 Jan 2026

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA’s Suni Williams — one of two astronauts stuck for months at the International Space Station — has retired. The space agency announced the news Tuesday, saying her retirement took effect at the end of December.

Retired couple brings science, mental health support to rural schools across China

People Daily | 21 Jan 2026

Retired teacher Xin Yuanhua from Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, first signed up for volunteer teaching in 2015. Four years later, his wife Teng Chong joined him. Together, the couple have visited more than 50 rural schools in places including central China's Hunan Province and southwest China's Sichuan Province. Xin popularizes scientific

Prosper Police Chief Doug Kowalski announces retirement

Lake Cities Sun | 21 Jan 2026

Prosper Police Chief Doug Kowalski, who is retiring after 49 years in law enforcement and 12 years with Prosper PD. Prosper Police Chief Doug Kowalski is retiring after nearly 49 years in law enforcement, including 12 years leading the Prosper Police Department. Kowalski joined the Town of Prosper on Jan. 6, 2014, as interim chief and was later

Torre retires from police force after appointment to new post

The Manila Times | 21 Jan 2026

MANILA, PhilippinesBarely a year after he was removed as chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) and appointment as general manager of the Metropolitan Manila

Fort Lawn Police Chief to retire at end of month

The Lancaster News | 21 Jan 2026

In Fort Lawn, they’re going to have a Blue Christmas, at least until the last week in January. At their January meeting, the Fort Lawn Town Council accepted a retirement letter from Fort Lawn Police Chief Donnie Christmas. × This page requires

Auburn Police Chief Anderson retires, Harris appointed

Opelika Observer | 21 Jan 2026

CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — Cedric Anderson, Auburn’s chief of police since 2020, will retire at the end of January after 34-years in local policing. His successor, Assistant Police Chief Mike Harris, will take over as Auburn’s next police chief on Feb. 1. Cedric Anderson Since beginning his employment as a patrol officer in 1992,

End of an era: Sunita Williams retires at 60; Indian-origin Nasa astronaut leaves behind legacy of records

The Times of India | 21 Jan 2026

Nasa astronaut Sunita Williams has retired after a distinguished 27-year career with the US space agency, with her retirement taking effect at the end of December 2025, Nasa announced on Wednesday (Tuesday in the US). Williams completed three missions aboard the International Space Station (ISS) and set multiple records in human

Both astronauts that flew on Boeing’s troubled Starliner mission are now retired

News-Press Now | 21 Jan 2026

By Jackie Wattles, CNN (CNN) — Longtime NASA astronaut Suni Williams announced her retirement Tuesday — officially making the unexpectedly long Boeing Starliner test flight her final foray to orbit as a member of the astronaut corps. Williams, who has set multiple spaceflight records since joining the agency in 1998, did not give insight into

Retiring City Clerk Paula Heyde awarded key to the city, honored by Missouri House after ...

News-Press Now | 21 Jan 2026

Cameron Montemayor | News-Press NOWMayor John Josendale hands a special recognition from the Missouri House of Representatives to retiring City Clerk Paula Heyde during Tuesday's City Council meeting. ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- A longtime city employee described by many as the life and soul of City Hall was honored with an array of

Chief financial officer for High Point fabrics manufacturer to retire in 2026

Winston-Salem Journal | 21 Jan 2026

Culp Inc. said in a regulatory filing Friday that Kenneth Bowling, its chief financial officer and treasurer plans to retire at the end of 2026 after 30 years. ...

Harrisburg fire chief announces retirement

The Southern Illinoisan | 21 Jan 2026

After more than three decades in the fire service, Harrisburg Fire Chief John Gunning is preparing to step away from the job he has held for most of his adult life. ...

Red Sox fan favorite hints at retirement rather than playing in 2026 MLB season

Sportingnews | 21 Jan 2026

Rich Hill's MLB career may, finally, be over. The well-traveled southpaw, who pitched more seasons with the Boston Red Sox than anyone else, may be calling it quits. He appeared on the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast and didn't use the word retire. But he said, "I don't have any plans on playing next year." Hill most recently pitched in two

NASA astronaut Suni Williams, who stayed in space for 9 months after spacecraft problem, retires

NBC Bay Area | 21 Jan 2026

NASA astronaut Suni Williams, who famously stayed in space for an extended nine-month visit after problems with an experimental capsule, has retired after 27 years, NASA said Tuesday. Williams retired effective Dec. 27, NASA said in a statement. Williams, a former Navy pilot, joined NASA in 1988. Watch NBC Bay Area News free wherever you are

NASA astronaut who was stuck at the space station for months retires within a year of returning

Detroit news | 21 Jan 2026

Cape Canaveral, Fla.NASA’s Suni Williams — one of two astronauts stuck for months at the International Space Station — has retired. The space agency announced the news Tuesday, saying her retirement took effect at the end of December. Williams'

Not Taylor Swift or Patrick Mahomes, this Chiefs reunion could shape Travis Kelce’s retirement plans

The Times of India | 21 Jan 2026

Kansas City is buzzing again, and it has nothing to do with pop stardom or quarterback contracts. Inside the Chiefs’ facility, a familiar presence is quietly shifting the tone of the offseason. The return of Eric Bieniemy has reopened a door many believed was already closed, and the ripple effects could reach the most emotional decision facing the

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NASA astronaut Sunita Williams retires

The Hindu | 21 Jan 2026

The space agency said her retirement took effect at the end of December; NASA’s new administrator Jared Isaacman called her “a trailblazer in human spaceflight” ...

Miami honors retired coach Larrañaga with banner

ESPN | 21 Jan 2026

Jim Larrañaga's name now hangs from the rafters at the University of Miami on a banner honoring the retired coach who led the team to a Final Four. ...

NASA astronaut who was stuck at the space station for months retires within a year ...

Wtop | 21 Jan 2026

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA’s Suni Williams — one of two astronauts stuck for months at the International Space Station — has retired. The space agency announced the news Tuesday, saying her retirement took effect at the end of December.

Retired couple brings science, mental health support to rural schools across China

People Daily | 21 Jan 2026

Retired teacher Xin Yuanhua from Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, first signed up for volunteer teaching in 2015. Four years later, his wife Teng Chong joined him. Together, the couple have visited more than 50 rural schools in places including central China's Hunan Province and southwest China's Sichuan Province. Xin popularizes scientific

Prosper Police Chief Doug Kowalski announces retirement

Lake Cities Sun | 21 Jan 2026

Prosper Police Chief Doug Kowalski, who is retiring after 49 years in law enforcement and 12 years with Prosper PD. Prosper Police Chief Doug Kowalski is retiring after nearly 49 years in law enforcement, including 12 years leading the Prosper Police Department. Kowalski joined the Town of Prosper on Jan. 6, 2014, as interim chief and was later

Torre retires from police force after appointment to new post

The Manila Times | 21 Jan 2026

MANILA, PhilippinesBarely a year after he was removed as chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) and appointment as general manager of the Metropolitan Manila

Fort Lawn Police Chief to retire at end of month

The Lancaster News | 21 Jan 2026

In Fort Lawn, they’re going to have a Blue Christmas, at least until the last week in January. At their January meeting, the Fort Lawn Town Council accepted a retirement letter from Fort Lawn Police Chief Donnie Christmas. × This page requires

Auburn Police Chief Anderson retires, Harris appointed

Opelika Observer | 21 Jan 2026

CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — Cedric Anderson, Auburn’s chief of police since 2020, will retire at the end of January after 34-years in local policing. His successor, Assistant Police Chief Mike Harris, will take over as Auburn’s next police chief on Feb. 1. Cedric Anderson Since beginning his employment as a patrol officer in 1992,

End of an era: Sunita Williams retires at 60; Indian-origin Nasa astronaut leaves behind legacy of records

The Times of India | 21 Jan 2026

Nasa astronaut Sunita Williams has retired after a distinguished 27-year career with the US space agency, with her retirement taking effect at the end of December 2025, Nasa announced on Wednesday (Tuesday in the US). Williams completed three missions aboard the International Space Station (ISS) and set multiple records in human

Both astronauts that flew on Boeing’s troubled Starliner mission are now retired

News-Press Now | 21 Jan 2026

By Jackie Wattles, CNN (CNN) — Longtime NASA astronaut Suni Williams announced her retirement Tuesday — officially making the unexpectedly long Boeing Starliner test flight her final foray to orbit as a member of the astronaut corps. Williams, who has set multiple spaceflight records since joining the agency in 1998, did not give insight into

Retiring City Clerk Paula Heyde awarded key to the city, honored by Missouri House after ...

News-Press Now | 21 Jan 2026

Cameron Montemayor | News-Press NOWMayor John Josendale hands a special recognition from the Missouri House of Representatives to retiring City Clerk Paula Heyde during Tuesday's City Council meeting. ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- A longtime city employee described by many as the life and soul of City Hall was honored with an array of

Chief financial officer for High Point fabrics manufacturer to retire in 2026

Winston-Salem Journal | 21 Jan 2026

Culp Inc. said in a regulatory filing Friday that Kenneth Bowling, its chief financial officer and treasurer plans to retire at the end of 2026 after 30 years. ...

Harrisburg fire chief announces retirement

The Southern Illinoisan | 21 Jan 2026

After more than three decades in the fire service, Harrisburg Fire Chief John Gunning is preparing to step away from the job he has held for most of his adult life. ...

Red Sox fan favorite hints at retirement rather than playing in 2026 MLB season

Sportingnews | 21 Jan 2026

Rich Hill's MLB career may, finally, be over. The well-traveled southpaw, who pitched more seasons with the Boston Red Sox than anyone else, may be calling it quits. He appeared on the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast and didn't use the word retire. But he said, "I don't have any plans on playing next year." Hill most recently pitched in two

NASA astronaut Suni Williams, who stayed in space for 9 months after spacecraft problem, retires

NBC Bay Area | 21 Jan 2026

NASA astronaut Suni Williams, who famously stayed in space for an extended nine-month visit after problems with an experimental capsule, has retired after 27 years, NASA said Tuesday. Williams retired effective Dec. 27, NASA said in a statement. Williams, a former Navy pilot, joined NASA in 1988. Watch NBC Bay Area News free wherever you are

NASA astronaut who was stuck at the space station for months retires within a year of returning

Detroit news | 21 Jan 2026

Cape Canaveral, Fla.NASA’s Suni Williams — one of two astronauts stuck for months at the International Space Station — has retired. The space agency announced the news Tuesday, saying her retirement took effect at the end of December. Williams'

Not Taylor Swift or Patrick Mahomes, this Chiefs reunion could shape Travis Kelce’s retirement plans

The Times of India | 21 Jan 2026

Kansas City is buzzing again, and it has nothing to do with pop stardom or quarterback contracts. Inside the Chiefs’ facility, a familiar presence is quietly shifting the tone of the offseason. The return of Eric Bieniemy has reopened a door many believed was already closed, and the ripple effects could reach the most emotional decision facing the

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