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Standard Life launches private markets-focused pension default

IPE | 01 Apr 2026

Future Opportunities is latest evolution of the provider’s sustainable multi-asset strategy and builds on existing lifestyle strategy, incorporating access to private markets ...

Germany passes private pension overhaul to drive equity investment

IPE | 30 Mar 2026

Germany approves equity-focused pension reform with cost caps, raising concerns over second pillar competition ...

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. ...

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Iowa public retirement system CEO being investigated for misconduct

Muscatine Journal | 02 Apr 2026

IPERS CEO Greg Samorajski is being investigated for “concerning allegations of misconduct” but the retirement program is not affected, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds' office said Wednesday. ...

Top Apple executive, 57, takes early retirement after slew of bullying accusations and claim 10% ...

The Daily Mail | 02 Apr 2026

Jay Blahnik, Apple's vice president of fitness technologies, will retire in July after approximately 13 years with the tech giant, according to The New York Times. ...

Robert Lewandowski hints at international retirement after Poland misses out on World Cup

Newsday | 02 Apr 2026

STOCKHOLM — Robert Lewandowski signaled he may have played his last game for Poland after narrowly missing out on a World Cup spot. After Viktor Gyokeres' 88th-minute goal gave Sweden a 3-2 win over Poland in their playoff final, Lewandowski posted a picture to Instagram showing himself

Laurens principal to retire after six years in role

The Daily Star | 02 Apr 2026

The principal of Laurens Central School is set to retire at the end of the academic year, after six years in the role. ...

Carol Kirkwood: Why the time is right for me to retire - and what's next

BBC News | 02 Apr 2026

The weather forecast stalwart tells BBC News she's experienced loss in her life recently, but she's looking forward to what's to come. ...

Eric Swalwell’s finances show cash crunch, delayed taxes, $400,000 childcare tab

The Tribune San Luis Obispo | 02 Apr 2026

The family of the Democratic candidate for governor brought in an income in the top 5% of households but made cash-raising moves anyway. ...

Why Sequence of Returns Risk Is the Retirement Threat Most Investors Overlook

GetNews | 02 Apr 2026

Most investors spend decades concentrating on one figure: average annual return. They believe that getting the average right will make retirement straightforward. However, for anyone withdrawing income from a portfolio, average returns are only part of the story—and arguably the less crucial part. The other half is sequence. The order in

Americans say this is their "magic number" to retire comfortably

CBS News | 02 Apr 2026

Most people fall far short of the savings they say they will need to maintain their standard of living in retirement, data shows. ...

Watch: Retired astronaut chokes up as Artemis II passes final launch status check

CBS News | 02 Apr 2026

NASA ran its final "go/no-go poll," ahead of the planned Artemis II flight on Wednesday. Retired NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson and CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood reacted to the command. ...

Retired NASA astronauts share their thoughts on the Artemis II mission

CBS News | 02 Apr 2026

Retired NASA astronauts Mike Hopkins, Peggy Whitson and Nick Hague speak with Major Garrett about the Artemis II mission and what the crew is going through in the lead-up to launch. ...

KU basketball has top-4 college coaching job but not No. 1: Athletic survey

The Wichita Eagle | 02 Apr 2026

A survey from The Athletic asked college basketball coaches to rank the best jobs in the sport. ...

Bill Self will return as Kansas basketball coach, ending retirement speculation

Usatoday | 02 Apr 2026

Kansas basketball coach Bill Self, players reflect on St. John's loss Check out everything Kansas basketball coach Bill Self and his players had to say Sunday following a NCAA tournament loss against St. John's. One of the most famous and accomplished

College of Engineering and Polymer Science dean to retire by end of 2026-27 academic year (The University of Akron)

Public Technologies | 01 Apr 2026

) Dr. Craig Menzemer, dean of the College of Engineering and Polymer Science at The University of Akron (UA), has announced his intention to retire by the end of the 2026-2027 academic year, or as soon as a suitable replacement is found. The University will begin a national search for Menzemer's successor in the coming months. Additional details

Rep. Bob Kressig delivers retirement speech, capping 11 terms in Iowa House

Globe Gazette | 01 Apr 2026

After serving more than two decades in the Iowa House, the Cedar Falls Democrat says his only plans are spending time with family and riding his bike. ...

LIVE4WELL to Showcase at 2026 Smart Retirement Expo Hong Kong’ s Most Comprehensive AI Health ...

The Arabian Post | 01 Apr 2026

Responding to Hong Kong’s aging trend Extending “retirement planning” into “health capital management” HONG KONG SARMedia OutReach Newswire – 1 April 2026 – As one of the world‘s longest-living regions, Hong Kong is increasingly focused on how to plan for the second half of life and improve

Cash In With the Money & Retirement Issue

Seven Days | 01 Apr 2026

Last week, the U.S. Treasury Department announced plans to put President Donald Trump’s signature on all new paper currency. Trump’s bushy scrawl will replace the signature of the treasurer, which, along with treasury secretary’s, traditionally has graced U.S. greenbacks. The move coincides with efforts to put Trump’s face on a coin, despite a

Oregon State's JaMarcus Shephard reacts to AD Scott Barnes’ retirement

The Oregonian | 01 Apr 2026

CORVALLIS — JaMarcus Shephard asked Scott Barnes about his retirement plans when he was interviewing at Oregon State, but Barnes’ plans changed since he hired Shephard in late November. ...

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Iowa public retirement system CEO being investigated for misconduct

Muscatine Journal | 02 Apr 2026

IPERS CEO Greg Samorajski is being investigated for “concerning allegations of misconduct” but the retirement program is not affected, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds' office said Wednesday. ...

Top Apple executive, 57, takes early retirement after slew of bullying accusations and claim 10% ...

The Daily Mail | 02 Apr 2026

Jay Blahnik, Apple's vice president of fitness technologies, will retire in July after approximately 13 years with the tech giant, according to The New York Times. ...

Robert Lewandowski hints at international retirement after Poland misses out on World Cup

Newsday | 02 Apr 2026

STOCKHOLM — Robert Lewandowski signaled he may have played his last game for Poland after narrowly missing out on a World Cup spot. After Viktor Gyokeres' 88th-minute goal gave Sweden a 3-2 win over Poland in their playoff final, Lewandowski posted a picture to Instagram showing himself

Laurens principal to retire after six years in role

The Daily Star | 02 Apr 2026

The principal of Laurens Central School is set to retire at the end of the academic year, after six years in the role. ...

Carol Kirkwood: Why the time is right for me to retire - and what's next

BBC News | 02 Apr 2026

The weather forecast stalwart tells BBC News she's experienced loss in her life recently, but she's looking forward to what's to come. ...

Eric Swalwell’s finances show cash crunch, delayed taxes, $400,000 childcare tab

The Tribune San Luis Obispo | 02 Apr 2026

The family of the Democratic candidate for governor brought in an income in the top 5% of households but made cash-raising moves anyway. ...

Why Sequence of Returns Risk Is the Retirement Threat Most Investors Overlook

GetNews | 02 Apr 2026

Most investors spend decades concentrating on one figure: average annual return. They believe that getting the average right will make retirement straightforward. However, for anyone withdrawing income from a portfolio, average returns are only part of the story—and arguably the less crucial part. The other half is sequence. The order in

Americans say this is their "magic number" to retire comfortably

CBS News | 02 Apr 2026

Most people fall far short of the savings they say they will need to maintain their standard of living in retirement, data shows. ...

Watch: Retired astronaut chokes up as Artemis II passes final launch status check

CBS News | 02 Apr 2026

NASA ran its final "go/no-go poll," ahead of the planned Artemis II flight on Wednesday. Retired NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson and CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood reacted to the command. ...

Retired NASA astronauts share their thoughts on the Artemis II mission

CBS News | 02 Apr 2026

Retired NASA astronauts Mike Hopkins, Peggy Whitson and Nick Hague speak with Major Garrett about the Artemis II mission and what the crew is going through in the lead-up to launch. ...

KU basketball has top-4 college coaching job but not No. 1: Athletic survey

The Wichita Eagle | 02 Apr 2026

A survey from The Athletic asked college basketball coaches to rank the best jobs in the sport. ...

Bill Self will return as Kansas basketball coach, ending retirement speculation

Usatoday | 02 Apr 2026

Kansas basketball coach Bill Self, players reflect on St. John's loss Check out everything Kansas basketball coach Bill Self and his players had to say Sunday following a NCAA tournament loss against St. John's. One of the most famous and accomplished

College of Engineering and Polymer Science dean to retire by end of 2026-27 academic year (The University of Akron)

Public Technologies | 01 Apr 2026

) Dr. Craig Menzemer, dean of the College of Engineering and Polymer Science at The University of Akron (UA), has announced his intention to retire by the end of the 2026-2027 academic year, or as soon as a suitable replacement is found. The University will begin a national search for Menzemer's successor in the coming months. Additional details

Rep. Bob Kressig delivers retirement speech, capping 11 terms in Iowa House

Globe Gazette | 01 Apr 2026

After serving more than two decades in the Iowa House, the Cedar Falls Democrat says his only plans are spending time with family and riding his bike. ...

LIVE4WELL to Showcase at 2026 Smart Retirement Expo Hong Kong’ s Most Comprehensive AI Health ...

The Arabian Post | 01 Apr 2026

Responding to Hong Kong’s aging trend Extending “retirement planning” into “health capital management” HONG KONG SARMedia OutReach Newswire – 1 April 2026 – As one of the world‘s longest-living regions, Hong Kong is increasingly focused on how to plan for the second half of life and improve

Cash In With the Money & Retirement Issue

Seven Days | 01 Apr 2026

Last week, the U.S. Treasury Department announced plans to put President Donald Trump’s signature on all new paper currency. Trump’s bushy scrawl will replace the signature of the treasurer, which, along with treasury secretary’s, traditionally has graced U.S. greenbacks. The move coincides with efforts to put Trump’s face on a coin, despite a

Oregon State's JaMarcus Shephard reacts to AD Scott Barnes’ retirement

The Oregonian | 01 Apr 2026

CORVALLIS — JaMarcus Shephard asked Scott Barnes about his retirement plans when he was interviewing at Oregon State, but Barnes’ plans changed since he hired Shephard in late November. ...

A pension is nothing more than deferred compensation.
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