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Sale of private sector contact centre business to focus on public sector and pensions businesses (Capita plc)

Public Technologies | 26 Mar 2026

) This transaction will be value accretive and will unlock a material overhead reduction as we remove further complexity from the Group. The Group expects to deliver approximately 200bps improvement in adjusted operating margin by 2027 (against the 2025 Group adjusted operating margin of 5.2%). We will be taking actions to deliver annualised

Market-bases finance and private market expansion: implications for supervision (EIOPA - European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority)

Public Technologies | 25 Mar 2026

) Description Market-based finance channels savings to borrowers through markets and securities rather than banks. Historically it was dominated by public equity and bond markets, offering access, transparency, liquidity and price discovery, while private markets were smaller. Since the early 2000s, in the U.S, listings have fallen and more funding

Private credit - Should I be worried about the headlines (XPS Pensions Group plc)

Public Technologies | 25 Mar 2026

) ? 25 Mar 2026 Private credit has come under the spotlight recently, following a number of retail funds gating redemptions

Private sector drives pension surge as CPS enters new phase

Business Day Online | 24 Mar 2026

Nigeria’s Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) is undergoing its most defining shift since inception, with the private sector emerging as the read more Private sector drives pension surge as CPS enters new phase ...

Trading 212 Pushes into Private Pensions After Five-Year Wait

Finance Magnates | 18 Mar 2026

Trading 212, an early disruptor of zero-commission trading in the UK and Europe, has secured authorisation from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to offer self-invested personal pensions (SIPPs). The expansion in the trading platforms’ product suite has been some time in the making. According to the Financial Times, the FCA had granted approval

Canadian pension funds count cost of private equity slump

Financial Times | 16 Mar 2026

Rising interest rates bring prolonged downturn to the buyout industry ...

Dutch pension fund duo picks Robeco for €1.15bn private corporate debt mandate

IPE | 13 Mar 2026

Robeco’s solution was jointly tailored for PMT and PME, with investments of €500m and €650m, respectively ...

XPS Xchange completes its largest private credit secondary purchase to date, bringing together three DB schemes (XPS Pensions Group plc)

Public Technologies | 11 Mar 2026

) XPS Xchange completes its largest private credit secondary purchase to date, bringing together three DB schemes 11 Mar 2026 XPS Group, a leading FTSE 250 pensions and insurance consulting and administration business, today announces the completion of its largest private credit secondary purchase to date, facilitated through the XPS Xchange

Budget Debate: Gov’t encourages pension funds to invest more in private companies - Jamaica Observer

Jamaica Observer | 10 Mar 2026

Finance and Public Service Minister Fayval Williams says the Government is taking steps to encourage pension fund managers to invest more of the roughly $850 billion in invested assets under their

HMRC warning as Brits told 'check before you dip' into private pensions

The Mirror | 08 Mar 2026

The taxman has urged anyone considering accessing their pension pot to make sure they are not caught up in tax avoidance schemes, which can leave savers facing huge bills ...

Senate plan would redirect teacher pension funds to private school tax credit

The Oklahoman | 06 Mar 2026

Why Trump, not Stitt, dominates Oklahoma’s Republican governor primary Oklahoma's next governor will likely be decided in the Republican primary, and in this race, one endorsement matters most: Donald Trump, not Stitt. An Oklahoma Senate plan to fund education initiatives with money designated for teacher pensions has drawn mixed reactions in the

Oklahoma could expand private school tax credits with money meant for pensions

The Oklahoman | 25 Feb 2026

Sen. Adam Pugh on Senate's proposal to expand Parental Choice Tax Credit with redirected funds The proposal would increase the funding cap for the tax credit program that helps sends students to private schools by using $25 million of the money that would be redirected from the Oklahoma Teachers' Retirement System. Provided by the Senate President

Pension funds invest in private credit. What are these high risk, high reward loans?

Hastings Tribune | 24 Feb 2026

When the economy is good, predictions for the next downturn abound: when it will start, what will cause it and who stands to lose. ...

Most popular Steve Webb columns on private pensions: The 12 hot topics

The Daily Mail | 23 Feb 2026

This is Money's star agony uncle Steve Webb receives many questions on private pensions. We've compiled his columns on 12 frequently raised topics. ...

Minnesota and other pension funds invest in private credit. What are the high risk, high ...

Star Tribune | 22 Feb 2026

The opaque debt market is growing fast and with little oversight. ...

HMRC private pension warning as Brits urged to 'think twice'

The Mirror | 14 Feb 2026

HMRC has warned people to be wary of pension withdrawals ...

Private markets underpin Italian pension funds’ resilient returns

IPE | 10 Feb 2026

Italian pension funds’ private equity and debt investments delivered steady returns despite global market turbulence ...

EIOPA seeks input on supervisory statement on the authorisation and supervision of undertakings owned by private equity firms (EIOPA - European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority)

Public Technologies | 03 Feb 2026

) The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) launched today a public consultation on the supervisory statement on the authorisation and ongoing supervision of (re)insurance undertakings related to private equity firms aimed at promoting consistent, high-quality and risk-based supervision across the EU. Over the past decade,

A Michigan Pension Fund’s Failed Coffee Farm Bet Highlights Private-Market Risks

Wall Street Journal | 02 Feb 2026

​The fund’s ill-fated ventures are examples of an increasingly popular strategy: trying to keep costs down by investing in individual projects. ...

China Drafts Rules to Lure Pension, Bank Funds Into Private Placements

Caixin Online | 30 Jan 2026

China’s securities regulator has proposed amendments aimed at broadening the pool of

Private pension savers urged to act by tomorrow

The Mirror | 30 Jan 2026

Millions of taxpayers could be missing out ...

Pensions Dashboards Programme proposes working group for private sector dashboard operators (Norton Rose Fulbright LLP)

Public Technologies | 30 Jan 2026

) The Pensions Dashboards Programme (PDP) published a request for feedbackon proposals to establish a

Retirement News

Izzo scoffs at retirement talk after Spartans' exit

ESPN | 28 Mar 2026

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo sounded like he wasn't even considering the possibility of retirement after Friday's Sweet 16 loss, saying, "Why? What the hell am I going to do?" ...

Michigan State's Izzo not about to talk retirement: 'Why? What the hell am I going ...

The Lufkin News | 28 Mar 2026

Tom Izzo has coached Michigan State to eight Final Fours and captured the Big Ten’s most recent men's basketball national title in 2000. He wouldn’t take much heat if he decided he wanted to get out of the game like ...

Arijit Singh’s post-retirement release Tu Hi Disda marks first collab with Nikhita Gandhi

The Times of India | 28 Mar 2026

In a notable development in Bollywood’s music landscape, Nikhita Gandhi has teamed up with Arijit Singh for the song Tu Hi Disda, following the latter’s recent announcement of stepping away from playback singing. While Arijit clarified that he will no longer take

Kim Mulkey shuts down retirement rumors after LSU's Sweet 16 loss to Duke

Usatoday | 28 Mar 2026

Duke's Ashlon Jackson on her game-winning bucket against LSU Duke is heading to the Elite 8 and send LSU home, thanks to Ashlon Jackson, who made a game winning 3-pointer right after missing 2 free throws. Sports Pulse SACRAMENTO, CA — LSU head coach Kim Mulkey isn't going anywhere. After Duke's Ashlon Jackson knocked down a buzzer-beating

Kim Mulkey shuts down retirement rumors, calling them 'flat-out lies'

Daily Advertiser | 28 Mar 2026

SACRAMENTO, Calif.Kim Mulkey is not retiring. She said it three times, including a final time leaning into the microphone on her way out of the postgame press conference after LSU women's basketball lost on a buzzer beater to Duke, 87-85, in the Sweet 16 of the 2026 NCAA Tournament Friday night. "I'm not retiring, do I look that bad?" Mulkey

Five-time Gold Glover Jason Heyward officially retires after 16 MLB seasons

New York Post | 28 Mar 2026

Jason Heyward accomplished a lot in his career: five gold gloves, an All-Star appearance and a memorable World Series title. But after 16 years in the big leagues, the outfielder is calling it a career. The 36-year-old told “MLB Central” on the league’s TV network on Friday that he is officially retiring from the game, saying he’s

5-time Gold Glove winner Jason Heyward retires after a 16-year career and two World Series titles

Henry Herald | 28 Mar 2026

Jason Heyward, who launched his 16-year major league career with the Atlanta Braves in 2010 and won a World Series title with the Chicago Cubs in 2016 and another with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2024, has announced his retirement. ...

Kaori Sakamoto signs off with a 4th world figure skating title before retirement

Citizen Tribune | 28 Mar 2026

Kaori Sakamoto bids farewell to figure skating with a fourth world championship title before retirement as one of the most decorated skaters in decades. Sakamoto took to the ice to cheers from a packed arena in Prague and delivered a ...

K9 Bruno retires from DWR conservation police service

Calhoun Times | 28 Mar 2026

After more than five years with Virginia DWR Conservation Police, K9 Bruno retires from service and transitions to life as a beloved family dog with his handler. ...

Public invited to retirement ceremony for Judge Sally Pokorny in April

Lawrence Journal World | 28 Mar 2026

The public is invited to a farewell ceremony next month for Judge Sally Pokorny, who is stepping down from the bench. As the Journal-World reported, Pokorny will be retiring effective April 10. A public

Guardians retire championship belt for Medieval Times sword and helmet

Cleveland | 28 Mar 2026

SEATTLE — The Guardians have retired the championship belt that has been awarded to the star of the game since former Cleveland pitcher Tyler Beede purchased it in the spring of 2024. ...

Longtime AB InBev board of directors chairman to retire

St Louis Post-Dispatch | 28 Mar 2026

After nine years on the company's board of directors, chair Martin J. Barrington will retire following AB InBev's annual shareholders' meeting on April 29. ...

Why Airlines Retire Aircraft Early

Simple Flying | 28 Mar 2026

Airlines are retiring relatively young aircraft, such as the Airbus A320neo and A220,

Bow’s Bill Wood retires from state emergency services after 55 years

Union Leader | 28 Mar 2026

By the numbers, Bill Wood has had an unprecedented career in New Hampshire emergency services and is a trailblazer nationally. Tallying the exact number of lives he’s saved over 55 years is nearly impossible. ...

Army ‘rebalancing’ effort forces civilians to accept reassignments to avoid layoffs

Federal News Radio | 28 Mar 2026

The Army is forcing thousands of civilian employees into new jobs as part of what it calls a service-wide “rebalancing process,” a sweeping effort officials say will help avoid layoffs but requires civilians to accept new assignments within days or risk separation from federal service. In a March 5 memo titled “Continuing Rebalancing and Optimizing

How to choose or change a financial planner

The Berkshire Eagle | 28 Mar 2026

Choosing a financial advisor, or deciding whether it's time for a new one, may seem overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. A few practical steps can help you find someone who understands your goals and can turn them into ...

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Izzo scoffs at retirement talk after Spartans' exit

ESPN | 28 Mar 2026

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo sounded like he wasn't even considering the possibility of retirement after Friday's Sweet 16 loss, saying, "Why? What the hell am I going to do?" ...

Michigan State's Izzo not about to talk retirement: 'Why? What the hell am I going ...

The Lufkin News | 28 Mar 2026

Tom Izzo has coached Michigan State to eight Final Fours and captured the Big Ten’s most recent men's basketball national title in 2000. He wouldn’t take much heat if he decided he wanted to get out of the game like ...

Arijit Singh’s post-retirement release Tu Hi Disda marks first collab with Nikhita Gandhi

The Times of India | 28 Mar 2026

In a notable development in Bollywood’s music landscape, Nikhita Gandhi has teamed up with Arijit Singh for the song Tu Hi Disda, following the latter’s recent announcement of stepping away from playback singing. While Arijit clarified that he will no longer take

Kim Mulkey shuts down retirement rumors after LSU's Sweet 16 loss to Duke

Usatoday | 28 Mar 2026

Duke's Ashlon Jackson on her game-winning bucket against LSU Duke is heading to the Elite 8 and send LSU home, thanks to Ashlon Jackson, who made a game winning 3-pointer right after missing 2 free throws. Sports Pulse SACRAMENTO, CA — LSU head coach Kim Mulkey isn't going anywhere. After Duke's Ashlon Jackson knocked down a buzzer-beating

Kim Mulkey shuts down retirement rumors, calling them 'flat-out lies'

Daily Advertiser | 28 Mar 2026

SACRAMENTO, Calif.Kim Mulkey is not retiring. She said it three times, including a final time leaning into the microphone on her way out of the postgame press conference after LSU women's basketball lost on a buzzer beater to Duke, 87-85, in the Sweet 16 of the 2026 NCAA Tournament Friday night. "I'm not retiring, do I look that bad?" Mulkey

Five-time Gold Glover Jason Heyward officially retires after 16 MLB seasons

New York Post | 28 Mar 2026

Jason Heyward accomplished a lot in his career: five gold gloves, an All-Star appearance and a memorable World Series title. But after 16 years in the big leagues, the outfielder is calling it a career. The 36-year-old told “MLB Central” on the league’s TV network on Friday that he is officially retiring from the game, saying he’s

5-time Gold Glove winner Jason Heyward retires after a 16-year career and two World Series titles

Henry Herald | 28 Mar 2026

Jason Heyward, who launched his 16-year major league career with the Atlanta Braves in 2010 and won a World Series title with the Chicago Cubs in 2016 and another with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2024, has announced his retirement. ...

Kaori Sakamoto signs off with a 4th world figure skating title before retirement

Citizen Tribune | 28 Mar 2026

Kaori Sakamoto bids farewell to figure skating with a fourth world championship title before retirement as one of the most decorated skaters in decades. Sakamoto took to the ice to cheers from a packed arena in Prague and delivered a ...

K9 Bruno retires from DWR conservation police service

Calhoun Times | 28 Mar 2026

After more than five years with Virginia DWR Conservation Police, K9 Bruno retires from service and transitions to life as a beloved family dog with his handler. ...

Public invited to retirement ceremony for Judge Sally Pokorny in April

Lawrence Journal World | 28 Mar 2026

The public is invited to a farewell ceremony next month for Judge Sally Pokorny, who is stepping down from the bench. As the Journal-World reported, Pokorny will be retiring effective April 10. A public

Guardians retire championship belt for Medieval Times sword and helmet

Cleveland | 28 Mar 2026

SEATTLE — The Guardians have retired the championship belt that has been awarded to the star of the game since former Cleveland pitcher Tyler Beede purchased it in the spring of 2024. ...

Longtime AB InBev board of directors chairman to retire

St Louis Post-Dispatch | 28 Mar 2026

After nine years on the company's board of directors, chair Martin J. Barrington will retire following AB InBev's annual shareholders' meeting on April 29. ...

Why Airlines Retire Aircraft Early

Simple Flying | 28 Mar 2026

Airlines are retiring relatively young aircraft, such as the Airbus A320neo and A220,

Bow’s Bill Wood retires from state emergency services after 55 years

Union Leader | 28 Mar 2026

By the numbers, Bill Wood has had an unprecedented career in New Hampshire emergency services and is a trailblazer nationally. Tallying the exact number of lives he’s saved over 55 years is nearly impossible. ...

Army ‘rebalancing’ effort forces civilians to accept reassignments to avoid layoffs

Federal News Radio | 28 Mar 2026

The Army is forcing thousands of civilian employees into new jobs as part of what it calls a service-wide “rebalancing process,” a sweeping effort officials say will help avoid layoffs but requires civilians to accept new assignments within days or risk separation from federal service. In a March 5 memo titled “Continuing Rebalancing and Optimizing

How to choose or change a financial planner

The Berkshire Eagle | 28 Mar 2026

Choosing a financial advisor, or deciding whether it's time for a new one, may seem overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. A few practical steps can help you find someone who understands your goals and can turn them into ...

A pension is nothing more than deferred compensation.
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