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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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Changpeng Zhao Crypto Retirement Vision: A Hopeful Path Amid AI Job Disruption

Bitcoin World | 22 Jan 2026

In a recent statement that has ignited discussions across financial and technology sectors, Binance founder Changpeng Zhao proposed a compelling vision: strategic cryptocurrency investment today could potentially enable retirement within years. This perspective emerges against a backdrop of accelerating artificial intelligence adoption, which Zhao

Washoe Judge Bridget Robb, accused of stalking ex's girlfriend, retires

Reno Gazette Journal | 22 Jan 2026

Washoe District Court Judge Bridget Robb is retiring and withdrawing her judicial candidacy in the face of allegations she stalked a Reno attorney. The decision — which came after “careful consideration,” she said — is effective Feb. 6. “At this time, I believe stepping away from my judicial role and the election is in the best interest of the

Travis Kelce's 'marriage' comment makes Pat McAfee think Chiefs TE's retirement plans have changed

Sportingnews | 22 Jan 2026

Travis Kelce is heading toward learning what marriage is like. But he already expects one "marriage to pick up right where it left off" -- that's how the Kansas City Chiefs' legendary tight end described the return of Eric Bieniemy to K.C. to regain his role as offensive coordinator there after a few seasons away. Kelce said that as part of

Severe winter storms with dangerous temps have shoppers racing to buy this life-saving car kit

The Capital Journal | 22 Jan 2026

Stock up on all the essentials, including a life-saving blanket, for as little as $7. ...

Beyond Nvidia: The space-power play for the AI revolution

The Capital Journal | 22 Jan 2026

Forget the chip shortage - the AI revolution is about to break the power grid, and the next big trade isn't on Earth. Robinhood co-founder Baiju Bhatt joins TheStreet to reveal how his new venture, Aetherflux, is building a "Galactic ...

Sephora makes surprising move with major beauty rival

The Capital Journal | 22 Jan 2026

Most girls remember the first time they ever touched a beauty product. Even if it was just a small lipstick or a face mask, it somehow made us feel confident and pretty. The beauty industry experienced a cultural boom in ...

Amazon is selling the perfect rolling bar cart for only $38 in time for Super Sunday

The Capital Journal | 22 Jan 2026

Prepare for the big game with this exquisite and affordable drink cart. ...

'I'm a full-time carer on State Pension - my retirement has gone out the window'

Manchester Evening News | 22 Jan 2026

'I feel like a bird that has very much had my wings clipped, and I don’t know how long it’s going to go on for' ...

‘Popular community pub’ in Montrose for sale as owners set to retire

The Courier | 22 Jan 2026

The Black Horse Inn, which is more than 150 years old, was last advertised for sale in 2024. ...

PowerShell architect retires after decades at the prompt

The Register | 22 Jan 2026

After Microsoft, Google, and a long fight for automation, Jeffrey Snover hangs up his keyboard A really important window is closing. Jeffrey Snover, chief PowerShell boffin and hero of Windows administrators around the world, has retired. ...

Herreid district business manager announces retirement

Prairie Pioneer | 22 Jan 2026

Longtime Campbell County educator and administrator Wayne Hanson announced his retirement at the regular meeting of the Herreid School Board held Jan. 14 at the school. “:After 39 years in education as a teacher and administrator, this letter will serve as my intent to retire from the Herreid School District as of June 30, 2026,” a letter presented

Judge Kevin Kane to retire this spring (City of Tempe, AZ)

Public Technologies | 22 Jan 2026

) The text version of this document is not available. You can access

Judge Kevin Kane to retire this springdetail (City of Tempe, AZ)

Public Technologies | 22 Jan 2026

) Judge Kane began his legal career as a State Supreme Court Law Clerk in New Mexico in 1980. He had his own practice for several years. He also served as Presiding Judge in Hyde Park, Utah, was Chief County Public Defender in Cochise County, and was a trial judge in Phoenix Municipal Court before being named Presiding Judge for the Tempe Municipal

Amazon is selling a $1,495 Stuhrling dress watch for just $200

The Capital Journal | 22 Jan 2026

"I have received many compliments on this watch.' ...

Cathie Wood quietly buys $7.27 million of popular tech stock

The Capital Journal | 22 Jan 2026

Cathie Wood is known for chasing conviction, and that was clearly on display with her aggressive buying of Netflix (NFLX) stock. On January 21, the ARK Invest boss shelled out $7.27 million on the streaming giant’s stock after Netflix posted ...

River Forest School District 90 hires superintendent to replace retiring Ed Condon

Chicago Tribune | 22 Jan 2026

A superintendent from a southern Illinois school district has been selected to lead River Forest Elementary District 90. School Board members Tuesday named Janice Pavelonis to succeed Ed Condon as superintendent. Condon, who has led the district for 15 years, retires at the end of this school year. Pavelonis is currently in her fifth year as

WSU grain economist Fortenbery to retire

Capital Press | 22 Jan 2026

Randy Fortenbery, the Thomas Mick Endowed Chair in Small Grain Economics at Washington State University, will retire in May. “It’s probably time,” Fortenbery told Capital Press. He intends to spend time with family, go hunting in the back country and skiing. He’s had a consulting company since the early 1990s, and will likely still “hang around”

Open Door CEO Bryan Ayars to retire after decade of leadership

Star Press | 22 Jan 2026

MUNCIE, IN — Open Door Health Services President and CEO Bryan Ayars has announced plans to retire in mid-2026. Ayars, who led Open Door through the COVID-19 pandemic and a period of significant growth, will remain CEO while Open Door’s board of directors searches for a new leader, according to a community announcement. “Professionally, I've long

Metroid Prime series producer Kensuke Tanabe is reportedly retiring after four decades at Nintendo

Eurogamer | 22 Jan 2026

Veteran Nintendo producer Kensuke Tanabe, perhaps best known for his work overseeing the long-running Metroid Prime series, is reportedly retiring after almost four decades with the company. Read more ...

After 34 years, longest-serving active Democrat in WA Legislature will retire

The News Tribune | 22 Jan 2026

The South Tacoma Democrat broke the news Jan. 21 on the Senate floor. He is the longest-serving acting Democrat in the statehouse. ...

Mobile App Investments Pay Off as Fidelity Leads for Third Consecutive Year in Retirement Plan Digital Experience

PR Newswire | 22 Jan 2026

New Corporate Insight Mobile Experience Retirement Plan Benchmark reveals TIAA's continued rise and broader industry focus on data and usability NEW YORK, Jan. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- While retirement plan providers have made strides in mobile app development, the industry's mobile landscape still shows signs of immaturity, according to Corporate

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Changpeng Zhao Crypto Retirement Vision: A Hopeful Path Amid AI Job Disruption

Bitcoin World | 22 Jan 2026

In a recent statement that has ignited discussions across financial and technology sectors, Binance founder Changpeng Zhao proposed a compelling vision: strategic cryptocurrency investment today could potentially enable retirement within years. This perspective emerges against a backdrop of accelerating artificial intelligence adoption, which Zhao

Washoe Judge Bridget Robb, accused of stalking ex's girlfriend, retires

Reno Gazette Journal | 22 Jan 2026

Washoe District Court Judge Bridget Robb is retiring and withdrawing her judicial candidacy in the face of allegations she stalked a Reno attorney. The decision — which came after “careful consideration,” she said — is effective Feb. 6. “At this time, I believe stepping away from my judicial role and the election is in the best interest of the

Travis Kelce's 'marriage' comment makes Pat McAfee think Chiefs TE's retirement plans have changed

Sportingnews | 22 Jan 2026

Travis Kelce is heading toward learning what marriage is like. But he already expects one "marriage to pick up right where it left off" -- that's how the Kansas City Chiefs' legendary tight end described the return of Eric Bieniemy to K.C. to regain his role as offensive coordinator there after a few seasons away. Kelce said that as part of

Severe winter storms with dangerous temps have shoppers racing to buy this life-saving car kit

The Capital Journal | 22 Jan 2026

Stock up on all the essentials, including a life-saving blanket, for as little as $7. ...

Beyond Nvidia: The space-power play for the AI revolution

The Capital Journal | 22 Jan 2026

Forget the chip shortage - the AI revolution is about to break the power grid, and the next big trade isn't on Earth. Robinhood co-founder Baiju Bhatt joins TheStreet to reveal how his new venture, Aetherflux, is building a "Galactic ...

Sephora makes surprising move with major beauty rival

The Capital Journal | 22 Jan 2026

Most girls remember the first time they ever touched a beauty product. Even if it was just a small lipstick or a face mask, it somehow made us feel confident and pretty. The beauty industry experienced a cultural boom in ...

Amazon is selling the perfect rolling bar cart for only $38 in time for Super Sunday

The Capital Journal | 22 Jan 2026

Prepare for the big game with this exquisite and affordable drink cart. ...

'I'm a full-time carer on State Pension - my retirement has gone out the window'

Manchester Evening News | 22 Jan 2026

'I feel like a bird that has very much had my wings clipped, and I don’t know how long it’s going to go on for' ...

‘Popular community pub’ in Montrose for sale as owners set to retire

The Courier | 22 Jan 2026

The Black Horse Inn, which is more than 150 years old, was last advertised for sale in 2024. ...

PowerShell architect retires after decades at the prompt

The Register | 22 Jan 2026

After Microsoft, Google, and a long fight for automation, Jeffrey Snover hangs up his keyboard A really important window is closing. Jeffrey Snover, chief PowerShell boffin and hero of Windows administrators around the world, has retired. ...

Herreid district business manager announces retirement

Prairie Pioneer | 22 Jan 2026

Longtime Campbell County educator and administrator Wayne Hanson announced his retirement at the regular meeting of the Herreid School Board held Jan. 14 at the school. “:After 39 years in education as a teacher and administrator, this letter will serve as my intent to retire from the Herreid School District as of June 30, 2026,” a letter presented

Judge Kevin Kane to retire this spring (City of Tempe, AZ)

Public Technologies | 22 Jan 2026

) The text version of this document is not available. You can access

Judge Kevin Kane to retire this springdetail (City of Tempe, AZ)

Public Technologies | 22 Jan 2026

) Judge Kane began his legal career as a State Supreme Court Law Clerk in New Mexico in 1980. He had his own practice for several years. He also served as Presiding Judge in Hyde Park, Utah, was Chief County Public Defender in Cochise County, and was a trial judge in Phoenix Municipal Court before being named Presiding Judge for the Tempe Municipal

Amazon is selling a $1,495 Stuhrling dress watch for just $200

The Capital Journal | 22 Jan 2026

"I have received many compliments on this watch.' ...

Cathie Wood quietly buys $7.27 million of popular tech stock

The Capital Journal | 22 Jan 2026

Cathie Wood is known for chasing conviction, and that was clearly on display with her aggressive buying of Netflix (NFLX) stock. On January 21, the ARK Invest boss shelled out $7.27 million on the streaming giant’s stock after Netflix posted ...

River Forest School District 90 hires superintendent to replace retiring Ed Condon

Chicago Tribune | 22 Jan 2026

A superintendent from a southern Illinois school district has been selected to lead River Forest Elementary District 90. School Board members Tuesday named Janice Pavelonis to succeed Ed Condon as superintendent. Condon, who has led the district for 15 years, retires at the end of this school year. Pavelonis is currently in her fifth year as

WSU grain economist Fortenbery to retire

Capital Press | 22 Jan 2026

Randy Fortenbery, the Thomas Mick Endowed Chair in Small Grain Economics at Washington State University, will retire in May. “It’s probably time,” Fortenbery told Capital Press. He intends to spend time with family, go hunting in the back country and skiing. He’s had a consulting company since the early 1990s, and will likely still “hang around”

Open Door CEO Bryan Ayars to retire after decade of leadership

Star Press | 22 Jan 2026

MUNCIE, IN — Open Door Health Services President and CEO Bryan Ayars has announced plans to retire in mid-2026. Ayars, who led Open Door through the COVID-19 pandemic and a period of significant growth, will remain CEO while Open Door’s board of directors searches for a new leader, according to a community announcement. “Professionally, I've long

Metroid Prime series producer Kensuke Tanabe is reportedly retiring after four decades at Nintendo

Eurogamer | 22 Jan 2026

Veteran Nintendo producer Kensuke Tanabe, perhaps best known for his work overseeing the long-running Metroid Prime series, is reportedly retiring after almost four decades with the company. Read more ...

After 34 years, longest-serving active Democrat in WA Legislature will retire

The News Tribune | 22 Jan 2026

The South Tacoma Democrat broke the news Jan. 21 on the Senate floor. He is the longest-serving acting Democrat in the statehouse. ...

Mobile App Investments Pay Off as Fidelity Leads for Third Consecutive Year in Retirement Plan Digital Experience

PR Newswire | 22 Jan 2026

New Corporate Insight Mobile Experience Retirement Plan Benchmark reveals TIAA's continued rise and broader industry focus on data and usability NEW YORK, Jan. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- While retirement plan providers have made strides in mobile app development, the industry's mobile landscape still shows signs of immaturity, according to Corporate

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