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 ...
‘We pay particular attention to broad diversification and carefully structured investments,’ says Sascha Pinger, CIO of WPV, the €5bn pension fund ...
APK Pensionskasse is�targeting opportunities for above-average returns in private equity, while�Bonus Pensionskasse looks to�infrastructure equity ...
Prolonged downturn in dealmaking has meant fewer opportunities and squeeze on pay ...
A new report by the African Private Capital Association (AVCA) says Ghana’s pension funds hold the prospect to unlock over $1 billion for private capital investment. The report, titled “Pension Funds and Private Capital in Ghana,” and supported by The Chamber of Corporate Trustees of Ghana and British International Investment (BII) through the
Thanksgiving may be only the second-most-popular holiday of the year in the U.S. (top billing goes to Christmas, and Halloween takes third place, according to a 2024 YouGov survey), but it's a day when food and table setting are tied ...
No matter how much planning you do and how many extra grocery runs you make in the days leading up to Thanksgiving, there's always that one item you somehow need for the big meal. Maybe you discover mid-prep that someone ...
When you walk into your local Trader Joe's, you probably head to the aisle where your favorite TJ's snacks live. Maybe it's the section stuffed with delicious nuts and dried fruit. Or maybe it's the smorgasbord of sauces that tempts ...
Thanksgiving week officially kicks off
) Retirement planning is an essential part of creating a financial corpus in your golden years. As there are so many retirement saving schemes
Bank CFO to Assume Company CFO Title and Responsibilities ...
A SIPP is one of the most powerful ways to build a retirement pot. For a basic-rate taxpayer, every £800 you contribute is boosted to £1,000 thanks to 25% tax relief. Combine this with reinvested dividends and long-term market growth, and even modest contributions can snowball over time. In yesterdayâs (26 November) Budget, the government
The city of Monroe mourns the loss of retired Fire Chief Billy L. Hampton. ...
There is a growing possibility that Gen Z could be the first generation to retire primarily using exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This is closely linked to how they interact with technology, information, and financial products. In the US, millennials and Gen Zs are currently the most likely generational groups to hold ETFs in their retirement
) To whom it may concern November. 27, 2025 Company name: Nisshinbo Holdings Inc. Representative: Yasuji Ishii, President and Representative Director Security code: 3105 Listings: Tokyo Stock Exchange Market Contact: IR・Corporate Communications Group (Disclosure Status) Notice Regarding Results of Early Retirement Incentive Program Implemented as
BISMARCK — The longest-serving judge who currently sits on the North Dakota Supreme Court will retire next year, according to a news release from the Governor’s Office. Justice Daniel Crothers announced Wednesday, Nov. 26, that he would step down from the post on Feb. 28, Gov. Kelly Armstrong said in a news release. Crothers has served on the
For more than four decades, Theresa Lydon has watched Dublin change through the windscreen of a bus.
?After 18
Nikki McLeod, 77, was caught up in an AI romance scam after the end of a 25-year relationship. ...
Birmingham — In her mid-20s, Belle Meador found a love of crafting handmade greeting cards with her aunt and started selling them locally on social media. What started as a hobby blossomed into a microbusiness for the young woman on the autism spectrum whose neurological disorder affects her ability to communicate and work full-time in traditional
Lee Corso would trade in some presumed nice weather and relaxing days to be picking up oversized mascot heads every Saturday like he did for 38 years. “Lousy. I hate it,” the 90-year-old Corso told WESH in Florida of retirement. “I can’t watch ‘College GameDay.’ I can’t get used to it. I’m not working
Frank Ragnow is coming out of retirement. The Lions appeared to confirm the news after multiple reports suggested that the 29-year-old offensive lineman would be back to play center for Detroit, which is slated to play the Packers on Thursday during Thanksgiving Day. It’s unclear when he will take the field for the Lions and if he’ll immediately
DETROIT — You don't have to pinch
Frank Ragnow has ended his retirement from the NFL after nearly six months, giving the Detroit Lions a four-time Pro Bowl selection for the stretch run of the regular season and perhaps the playoffs. The 29-year-old Ragnow was reinstated off ...
BAY CITY, MI — In 2026, it will be a safe bet to guess that Lt. Gen. Heidi Hoyle will spend at least a few mornings sleeping in. After a celebrated, decorated 31-year career with the United States Army, the self-proclaimed “night owl” will officially be a retiree as of Dec. 31. “I enjoyed my time in the military – except for the getting up early,”
ALLEN PARK -- Frank Ragnow, one of the generation’s best centers and warriors, is coming out of retirement to rejoin the Detroit Lions. It’s quite the shocking revelation after Ragnow’s message when announcing his retirement in June. On top of that, Lions coach Dan Campbell was asked about Ragnow earlier this season, and the door seemed shut.
Frank Ragnow has ended his retirement from the NFL after nearly six months, giving the Detroit Lions a four-time Pro Bowl selection for the stretch run. ...
Thanksgiving may be only the second-most-popular holiday of the year in the U.S. (top billing goes to Christmas, and Halloween takes third place, according to a 2024 YouGov survey), but it's a day when food and table setting are tied ...
No matter how much planning you do and how many extra grocery runs you make in the days leading up to Thanksgiving, there's always that one item you somehow need for the big meal. Maybe you discover mid-prep that someone ...
When you walk into your local Trader Joe's, you probably head to the aisle where your favorite TJ's snacks live. Maybe it's the section stuffed with delicious nuts and dried fruit. Or maybe it's the smorgasbord of sauces that tempts ...
Thanksgiving week officially kicks off
) Retirement planning is an essential part of creating a financial corpus in your golden years. As there are so many retirement saving schemes
Bank CFO to Assume Company CFO Title and Responsibilities ...
A SIPP is one of the most powerful ways to build a retirement pot. For a basic-rate taxpayer, every £800 you contribute is boosted to £1,000 thanks to 25% tax relief. Combine this with reinvested dividends and long-term market growth, and even modest contributions can snowball over time. In yesterdayâs (26 November) Budget, the government
The city of Monroe mourns the loss of retired Fire Chief Billy L. Hampton. ...
There is a growing possibility that Gen Z could be the first generation to retire primarily using exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This is closely linked to how they interact with technology, information, and financial products. In the US, millennials and Gen Zs are currently the most likely generational groups to hold ETFs in their retirement
) To whom it may concern November. 27, 2025 Company name: Nisshinbo Holdings Inc. Representative: Yasuji Ishii, President and Representative Director Security code: 3105 Listings: Tokyo Stock Exchange Market Contact: IR・Corporate Communications Group (Disclosure Status) Notice Regarding Results of Early Retirement Incentive Program Implemented as
BISMARCK — The longest-serving judge who currently sits on the North Dakota Supreme Court will retire next year, according to a news release from the Governor’s Office. Justice Daniel Crothers announced Wednesday, Nov. 26, that he would step down from the post on Feb. 28, Gov. Kelly Armstrong said in a news release. Crothers has served on the
For more than four decades, Theresa Lydon has watched Dublin change through the windscreen of a bus.
?After 18
Nikki McLeod, 77, was caught up in an AI romance scam after the end of a 25-year relationship. ...
Birmingham — In her mid-20s, Belle Meador found a love of crafting handmade greeting cards with her aunt and started selling them locally on social media. What started as a hobby blossomed into a microbusiness for the young woman on the autism spectrum whose neurological disorder affects her ability to communicate and work full-time in traditional
Lee Corso would trade in some presumed nice weather and relaxing days to be picking up oversized mascot heads every Saturday like he did for 38 years. “Lousy. I hate it,” the 90-year-old Corso told WESH in Florida of retirement. “I can’t watch ‘College GameDay.’ I can’t get used to it. I’m not working
Frank Ragnow is coming out of retirement. The Lions appeared to confirm the news after multiple reports suggested that the 29-year-old offensive lineman would be back to play center for Detroit, which is slated to play the Packers on Thursday during Thanksgiving Day. It’s unclear when he will take the field for the Lions and if he’ll immediately
DETROIT — You don't have to pinch
Frank Ragnow has ended his retirement from the NFL after nearly six months, giving the Detroit Lions a four-time Pro Bowl selection for the stretch run of the regular season and perhaps the playoffs. The 29-year-old Ragnow was reinstated off ...
BAY CITY, MI — In 2026, it will be a safe bet to guess that Lt. Gen. Heidi Hoyle will spend at least a few mornings sleeping in. After a celebrated, decorated 31-year career with the United States Army, the self-proclaimed “night owl” will officially be a retiree as of Dec. 31. “I enjoyed my time in the military – except for the getting up early,”
ALLEN PARK -- Frank Ragnow, one of the generation’s best centers and warriors, is coming out of retirement to rejoin the Detroit Lions. It’s quite the shocking revelation after Ragnow’s message when announcing his retirement in June. On top of that, Lions coach Dan Campbell was asked about Ragnow earlier this season, and the door seemed shut.
Frank Ragnow has ended his retirement from the NFL after nearly six months, giving the Detroit Lions a four-time Pro Bowl selection for the stretch run. ...