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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

State pensioners with small private pensions face HMRC tax by 2027

The Mirror | 09 Nov 2025

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 plans £2bn-a-year stealth tax raid on private sector pensions as she goes after ...

The Daily Mail | 08 Nov 2025

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

Oregon Treasury reducing pension stake in private equity

Keizer Times | 06 Nov 2025

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

Retirement News

Graham Paige retires from Albemarle School Board

The Daily Progress Charlottesville | 11 Jan 2026

After a decade in office, Graham Paige has retired from the Albemarle County School Board. He has been replaced by former CBS19 anchor Bob Beard. ...

In retirement, Crawford will focus on giving back in Omaha

Omaha World-Herald | 11 Jan 2026

Leading up to his September bout with Saul "Canelo" Álvarez, Omaha boxing champion Terence "Bud" Crawford was already considering retirement. ...

The Dream of a Florida Retirement Is Fading for the Middle Class

Wall Street Journal | 11 Jan 2026

The Sunshine State used to be where all walks of life could afford a place to retire. That’s changing as it grows pricier. ...

‘I think he’s retired too early…’: South Africa legend Allan Donald misses THIS Indian star in Test Cricket, his name is…

Cricket Country | 11 Jan 2026

By Yash Chauhan Last Updated on - January 11, 2026 3:58 PM IST South African pace legend Allan Donald perceived that Virat Kohli retired from Test cricket a touch sooner, but said the star Indian batter has the hunger to keep himself going till the 2027 ODI World Cup. Donald, who had developed a cordial relationship with Kohli while working as the

Here are 10 states where Social Security dollars go furthest

Usatoday | 11 Jan 2026

What age should you collect Social Security benefits at? Discover the ideal age for claiming Social Security benefits based on math and life expectancy. Should you wait or claim early? Social Security is meant to replace about 40% of the income you earned in your working life. A new report from FinanceBuzz sets out to measure how far Social

9 + 1 = Top moments as Detroit Red Wings retire 91 for Sergei Fedorov

Detroit Free Press | 11 Jan 2026

Sergei Fedorov & Nicklas Lidström on Red Wings careers: 'Overwhelming' Former Detroit Red Wings superstars Sergei Fedorov and Nicklas Lidström, Nov. 7, 2025 in Detroit. Even on star-studded teams Sergei Fedorov stood out with his powerful stride and otherworldly skill, his performance on ice a vision of wonder. His tenure with the Detroit Red

How Gen Z Investors Went from Meme Stocks to Index Funds

New York Times | 11 Jan 2026

Some Gen Z-ers first entered the markets during the pandemic’s meme stock craze. They have since become more patient investors. ...

How a Puzzling 401(k) Plan Changed One Woman’s Life

New York Times | 11 Jan 2026

Eryn Schultz was an H-E-B grocery store leader with an M.B.A. A slow pivot toward a big career change began when she found her retirement plan wanting. ...

Mishawaka library honors retiring attorney who served on board

South Bend Tribune | 11 Jan 2026

Attorney Richard Currey believes in giving back to the community. He has been involved in a number of organizations and boards, including the Mishawaka Lions, the School City of Mishawaka School Board, Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library, South Bend Civic Theatre and the Community Foundation of St. Joseph County. Involvement is part of his DNA

Retirement turns suspenseful in Kaleidoscope's clever new production of 'Cliffhanger'

News Herald - Panama City | 11 Jan 2026

Retirement turns ruthless in Kaleidoscope's twist-filled 'Cliffhanger' Watch Sue Webb, Kaleidoscope Theatre's "Cliffhanger" director, describe a rehearsal in Lynn Haven on Jan. 8. Kaleidoscope Theatre is

Cherryville basketball coaching legend Dr. Bud Black retires

The Star - Shelby | 11 Jan 2026

Cherryville basketball's Dr. Bud Black looks back on 60 years of coaching Longtime Cherryville basketball assistant coach Dr. Bud Black was recognized during the Ironmen's Jan. 7, 2025 doubleheader with Burns at Nixon Gym. Here, he discusses his career and lessons from his view on the bench. Dr. Bud Black can’t exactly tell who was first to flip

Russell Wilson Announces Decision on Retirement

The Capital Journal | 11 Jan 2026

There was a time, not all that long ago, that Russell Wilson was widely considered one of the top quarterbacks in the NFL and one of the most high-profile male starsin the country, with his high-profile relationship with pop sensation ...

'Virat Kohli retired too early; he is a machine': Allan Donald

The Times of India | 11 Jan 2026

NEW DELHI: South African pace great Allan Donald feels Virat Kohli may have stepped away from Test cricket a bit earlier than expected, but believes the Indian batting star still has the hunger to carry on until the 2027 ODI World Cup. Donald, who shared a strong rapport with Kohli during his stint as Royal

As Warren Buffett retires, here’s his final piece of advice to investors.

The Motley Fool | 11 Jan 2026

After a lifetime of building wealth in the stock market, on 31 December, billionaire investor Warren Buffett officially stepped down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.B). But prior to his journey into retirement, the ‘Oracle of Omaha’ gave some final words of advice for investors. As we start 2026, here are some of his thoughts. 1. Be

3 big changes for retirement planning this year

Telegraph Herald | 11 Jan 2026

For retirement savers and retirees,

Retirements and resignations to impact midterms as balance of power at stake

The Courier Times | 11 Jan 2026

(The Center Square) – Over the past several months, politicians once regarded as central to their party have bowed out of reelection campaigns or resigned from their positions altogether. ...

Fast food chicken chain nearly gone after 1,000 stores close

The Capital Journal | 11 Jan 2026

Back in the 1980s, rotisserie chicken may have existed, but it was not a staple in the way it has become today. Costco, for example, which has become well-known for selling an entire rotisserie chicken for $4.99, did not actually ...

Macy's is selling a fleece quarter-zip for only $27 right now

The Capital Journal | 11 Jan 2026

Shoppers say it's "very nice for cold days and nights." ...

Mutual Fund

Graham Paige retires from Albemarle School Board

The Daily Progress Charlottesville | 11 Jan 2026

After a decade in office, Graham Paige has retired from the Albemarle County School Board. He has been replaced by former CBS19 anchor Bob Beard. ...

In retirement, Crawford will focus on giving back in Omaha

Omaha World-Herald | 11 Jan 2026

Leading up to his September bout with Saul "Canelo" Álvarez, Omaha boxing champion Terence "Bud" Crawford was already considering retirement. ...

The Dream of a Florida Retirement Is Fading for the Middle Class

Wall Street Journal | 11 Jan 2026

The Sunshine State used to be where all walks of life could afford a place to retire. That’s changing as it grows pricier. ...

‘I think he’s retired too early…’: South Africa legend Allan Donald misses THIS Indian star in Test Cricket, his name is…

Cricket Country | 11 Jan 2026

By Yash Chauhan Last Updated on - January 11, 2026 3:58 PM IST South African pace legend Allan Donald perceived that Virat Kohli retired from Test cricket a touch sooner, but said the star Indian batter has the hunger to keep himself going till the 2027 ODI World Cup. Donald, who had developed a cordial relationship with Kohli while working as the

Here are 10 states where Social Security dollars go furthest

Usatoday | 11 Jan 2026

What age should you collect Social Security benefits at? Discover the ideal age for claiming Social Security benefits based on math and life expectancy. Should you wait or claim early? Social Security is meant to replace about 40% of the income you earned in your working life. A new report from FinanceBuzz sets out to measure how far Social

9 + 1 = Top moments as Detroit Red Wings retire 91 for Sergei Fedorov

Detroit Free Press | 11 Jan 2026

Sergei Fedorov & Nicklas Lidström on Red Wings careers: 'Overwhelming' Former Detroit Red Wings superstars Sergei Fedorov and Nicklas Lidström, Nov. 7, 2025 in Detroit. Even on star-studded teams Sergei Fedorov stood out with his powerful stride and otherworldly skill, his performance on ice a vision of wonder. His tenure with the Detroit Red

How Gen Z Investors Went from Meme Stocks to Index Funds

New York Times | 11 Jan 2026

Some Gen Z-ers first entered the markets during the pandemic’s meme stock craze. They have since become more patient investors. ...

How a Puzzling 401(k) Plan Changed One Woman’s Life

New York Times | 11 Jan 2026

Eryn Schultz was an H-E-B grocery store leader with an M.B.A. A slow pivot toward a big career change began when she found her retirement plan wanting. ...

Mishawaka library honors retiring attorney who served on board

South Bend Tribune | 11 Jan 2026

Attorney Richard Currey believes in giving back to the community. He has been involved in a number of organizations and boards, including the Mishawaka Lions, the School City of Mishawaka School Board, Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library, South Bend Civic Theatre and the Community Foundation of St. Joseph County. Involvement is part of his DNA

Retirement turns suspenseful in Kaleidoscope's clever new production of 'Cliffhanger'

News Herald - Panama City | 11 Jan 2026

Retirement turns ruthless in Kaleidoscope's twist-filled 'Cliffhanger' Watch Sue Webb, Kaleidoscope Theatre's "Cliffhanger" director, describe a rehearsal in Lynn Haven on Jan. 8. Kaleidoscope Theatre is

Cherryville basketball coaching legend Dr. Bud Black retires

The Star - Shelby | 11 Jan 2026

Cherryville basketball's Dr. Bud Black looks back on 60 years of coaching Longtime Cherryville basketball assistant coach Dr. Bud Black was recognized during the Ironmen's Jan. 7, 2025 doubleheader with Burns at Nixon Gym. Here, he discusses his career and lessons from his view on the bench. Dr. Bud Black can’t exactly tell who was first to flip

Russell Wilson Announces Decision on Retirement

The Capital Journal | 11 Jan 2026

There was a time, not all that long ago, that Russell Wilson was widely considered one of the top quarterbacks in the NFL and one of the most high-profile male starsin the country, with his high-profile relationship with pop sensation ...

'Virat Kohli retired too early; he is a machine': Allan Donald

The Times of India | 11 Jan 2026

NEW DELHI: South African pace great Allan Donald feels Virat Kohli may have stepped away from Test cricket a bit earlier than expected, but believes the Indian batting star still has the hunger to carry on until the 2027 ODI World Cup. Donald, who shared a strong rapport with Kohli during his stint as Royal

As Warren Buffett retires, here’s his final piece of advice to investors.

The Motley Fool | 11 Jan 2026

After a lifetime of building wealth in the stock market, on 31 December, billionaire investor Warren Buffett officially stepped down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.B). But prior to his journey into retirement, the ‘Oracle of Omaha’ gave some final words of advice for investors. As we start 2026, here are some of his thoughts. 1. Be

3 big changes for retirement planning this year

Telegraph Herald | 11 Jan 2026

For retirement savers and retirees,

Retirements and resignations to impact midterms as balance of power at stake

The Courier Times | 11 Jan 2026

(The Center Square) – Over the past several months, politicians once regarded as central to their party have bowed out of reelection campaigns or resigned from their positions altogether. ...

Fast food chicken chain nearly gone after 1,000 stores close

The Capital Journal | 11 Jan 2026

Back in the 1980s, rotisserie chicken may have existed, but it was not a staple in the way it has become today. Costco, for example, which has become well-known for selling an entire rotisserie chicken for $4.99, did not actually ...

Macy's is selling a fleece quarter-zip for only $27 right now

The Capital Journal | 11 Jan 2026

Shoppers say it's "very nice for cold days and nights." ...

A pension is nothing more than deferred compensation.
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