‘Private market allocations have nearly tripled across UK pension schemes since 2019’, says Pensions Management Institute guide ...
Something has been perplexing me for some time. There is always talk of 'raiding' private pensions in one way or another but there is little discussion around the cost to the public purse of the public servants pension schemes (Civil Service, NHS, local government and so on). Those of us who have saved hard for retirement risk seeing the rug pulled
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 Ghana Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (GVCA) has hosted a Pension Funds Risk and Investment Roundtable, bringing together experts from the country’s pension and private capital ecosystems to explore strategies for diversification, sustainable growth and long-term national impact. For years, the discussion within the pension
) WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, introduced the Health Information Privacy Reform Act. This legislation protects Americans' private health data by expanding health privacy protections to account for
I’ve been reading your recent articles in The Irish Times about auto-enrolment and I see that you say anyone without a private pension will be auto-enrolled. As I work for four individual sole traders and none of them have ever offered any benefits such as pension, health insurance etc, I have had to do these things for myself and several years ago
Some Swiss pension funds explore private debt to boost returns, while others remain wary of risks ...
The Jasper Retired Teachers Association will meet for their Christmas Party on Monday, December 8th at 12:00 P.M. at the Church of Christ Service Center on Highway 96 South. ...
MANHATTAN, Kan. — Some were surprised when Kansas State football coach Chris Klieman abruptly announced his decision to retire on Wednesday after spending the past seven seasons in charge of the Wildcats. ...
) December 3, 2025 Board approves 2026 final rates The Board approved final employer contribution rates for the 2026 calendar
) New Zealanders deserve clarity, fairness, and straight-up information when they move into a retirement village, Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka says. "The Government is taking the next step to strengthen protections and give residents and their whānau greater confidence, which is part of our wider focus on fixing the basics and
Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS) logo Buy Photo The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. CEDAR RAPIDS — The CEO of Iowa’s public pension system said he does not object to a review of the retirement program for public employees, but cautioned of potential
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Roberta Swann, who is retiring from her longtime position as director of the Mobile Bay National Estuary Program, holds up a copy of "State of Alabama's Estuaries and Coast" during an annual meeting of the organization on Dec. 3, 2025. ...
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Major changes are happening with the K-State football team. ...
“This decision was not taken lightly and was the culmination of many factors, including my own personal health.” ...
Mohit Sharma, who featured in 26 ODIs and 8 T20Is, made the announcement through an emotional Instagram post, thanking the fans, teammates and officials who shaped his journey from Haryana to the international stage ...
Tony Vance is returning to Mississippi. Vance, the longtime Mississippi high school football coach, confirmed to the Clarion Ledger on Dec. 3 that he will be the new coach at Meridian. He replaces Shelton Gandy who spent two years coaching the program. "Being a coach, I don't know if it ever gets out of your blood," Vance said. "Wasn't
Chris Klieman to retire as Kansas State coach, Collin Klein to replace him Kansas State football reporter Wyatt Wheeler reacts to the impending Chris Klieman retirement and the potential hiring of
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Changes planned for the Retirement Villages Act should help to reduce the amount of time that some people have to wait for their money back when they leave a retirement village. Changes to the Act have been long-signalled, and a long time coming, since a review into the law more than two years ago. Around 100 residents came to Parliament last month
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) December 03, 2025 Tweet 2-minute read Human beings are social by nature Our relationships with family,
) Equinix Implements Finance Leadership Succession Plan as CFO Keith Taylor Plans to Retire REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - December 3, 2025 - Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX), the world's digital infrastructure company®, today announced Chief Financial Officer Keith Taylor's intention to retire in 2026 following 27 years with the company. Taylor will remain as
Hundreds of retired Israeli police officers have urged the regime’s president, Isaac Herzog, to reject Benjamin Netanyahu’s request for a pardon in corruption cases. On November 30, Netanyahu, who faces charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of public trust in three separate cases,
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Dec. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX), the world's digital infrastructure company®, today announced Chief Financial Officer Keith Taylor's intention to retire in 2026 following 27 years with the company. Taylor will remain as CFO until a successor is selected, and then as a Special Advisor to
The Jasper Retired Teachers Association will meet for their Christmas Party on Monday, December 8th at 12:00 P.M. at the Church of Christ Service Center on Highway 96 South. ...
MANHATTAN, Kan. — Some were surprised when Kansas State football coach Chris Klieman abruptly announced his decision to retire on Wednesday after spending the past seven seasons in charge of the Wildcats. ...
) December 3, 2025 Board approves 2026 final rates The Board approved final employer contribution rates for the 2026 calendar
) New Zealanders deserve clarity, fairness, and straight-up information when they move into a retirement village, Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka says. "The Government is taking the next step to strengthen protections and give residents and their whānau greater confidence, which is part of our wider focus on fixing the basics and
Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS) logo Buy Photo The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. CEDAR RAPIDS — The CEO of Iowa’s public pension system said he does not object to a review of the retirement program for public employees, but cautioned of potential
"The most comfortable jean jacket I have ever owned." ...
"Just what I needed to give my room a bit of elegance." ...
On Dec. 3, Bitcoin
Roberta Swann, who is retiring from her longtime position as director of the Mobile Bay National Estuary Program, holds up a copy of "State of Alabama's Estuaries and Coast" during an annual meeting of the organization on Dec. 3, 2025. ...
Retirement Citizenship Presents a groundbreaking analysis revealing why thousands of skilled H-1B professionals are redirecting their long terms plans to Europe's most secure residency pathway. The report highlights the structural challenges within the U.S. immigration system that disproportionately affects H-1B families and how H-1B families are
Major changes are happening with the K-State football team. ...
“This decision was not taken lightly and was the culmination of many factors, including my own personal health.” ...
Mohit Sharma, who featured in 26 ODIs and 8 T20Is, made the announcement through an emotional Instagram post, thanking the fans, teammates and officials who shaped his journey from Haryana to the international stage ...
Tony Vance is returning to Mississippi. Vance, the longtime Mississippi high school football coach, confirmed to the Clarion Ledger on Dec. 3 that he will be the new coach at Meridian. He replaces Shelton Gandy who spent two years coaching the program. "Being a coach, I don't know if it ever gets out of your blood," Vance said. "Wasn't
Chris Klieman to retire as Kansas State coach, Collin Klein to replace him Kansas State football reporter Wyatt Wheeler reacts to the impending Chris Klieman retirement and the potential hiring of
👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Throw another shrimp on the barbie. President Donald Trump said he’s looking Down Under for inspiration on how to improve the retirement savings system in the US. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1️⃣ Sticker shock The average price of a new car briefly topped $50,000 in September
Changes planned for the Retirement Villages Act should help to reduce the amount of time that some people have to wait for their money back when they leave a retirement village. Changes to the Act have been long-signalled, and a long time coming, since a review into the law more than two years ago. Around 100 residents came to Parliament last month
Prudential’s 2025 Global
) December 03, 2025 Tweet 2-minute read Human beings are social by nature Our relationships with family,
) Equinix Implements Finance Leadership Succession Plan as CFO Keith Taylor Plans to Retire REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - December 3, 2025 - Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX), the world's digital infrastructure company®, today announced Chief Financial Officer Keith Taylor's intention to retire in 2026 following 27 years with the company. Taylor will remain as
Hundreds of retired Israeli police officers have urged the regime’s president, Isaac Herzog, to reject Benjamin Netanyahu’s request for a pardon in corruption cases. On November 30, Netanyahu, who faces charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of public trust in three separate cases,
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Dec. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX), the world's digital infrastructure company®, today announced Chief Financial Officer Keith Taylor's intention to retire in 2026 following 27 years with the company. Taylor will remain as CFO until a successor is selected, and then as a Special Advisor to