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
Lifting the legal threshold that limits Italian pension funds’ allocations to private markets to 20% of AUM helps funds avoid pressure to liquidate private assets at a discount ...
State Treasurer Elizabeth Steiner on Tuesday signaled her willingness further dial back Oregon’s
Plus:�VBL picks AllianzGI and Global Infrastructure Partners�to invest in European infrastructure project debt; Increased�buyout transactions in Germany ...
Enniscorthy Credit Union was honoured
Chris Paul, one of the legends in the NBA, announced on Saturday morning that he plans to call it a career after this season. Paul, while never winning an NBA title, which many have knocked him for, will still go down as one of the best to ever lace them up at the point guard position. He's done everything
INDIANAPOLIS — More than 6,000 members of the Indiana Public Retirement System have collectively left behind millions of dollars in benefits — but a new database aims to connect them to their cash. ...
(The Center Square) – U.S. Rep. Abe Hamadeh, R-Arizona, has introduced bills to end the federal income tax on military pay and veterans’ retirement benefits. ...
Lisa Williams moved from Australia to Penang, Malaysia, when she retired. Thinnesh Kumar for Business Insider.Lisa Williams lived in Penang, Malaysia, in the '60s, late '80s, and early '90s.When retiring, her affinity for the country and the availability of visa options made returning an easy choice.Now 65, she says Penang's food, warmth, and
(The Center Square) – A program offering retirement incentives to tenured professors in colleges and universities in North Carolina with declining enrollment proved successful, according to a new report. ...
The Punjab and Haryana high court has upheld the government’s 2015 orders for the premature retirement of a Punjab judicial officer couple. HC upholds premature retirement of Punjab judicial officer couple The civil judge (senior division), Ravinder Kumar Condal and his wife, additional district judge, Asha Condal, were ordered to be retired in
As India stand on the brink of another humiliation, a second whitewash on home soil in 12 months, the disastrous batting show in Guwahati on Monday triggered a staggering claim that Virat Kohli retired from the wrong format. The statement came after India crumbled for just 201 runs in the final Test against South Africa, before the visitors
The owner and publisher of the
If you have ever wanted to own an iconic Washington state ferry, now may be your last chance to buy one until the 2030s. There are two sizes available with no minimum bid — the decommissioned 144-car Hyak and the 87-car Klahowya. But before you get carried away with dreams of a palatial waterfront fixer-upper, or opening a floating restaurant, or
Pentagon says it's investigating Sen. Mark Kelly, retired Navy pilot, after video urging troops to defy 'illegal orders.' ...
Port Authority executive director Rick Cotton announced Monday he will retire from the agency in January. Cotton has served as the head of the Port Authority since August 2017, making him the longest-tenured leader of the agency since the 1940s. A successor has not yet been named. In a statement, Cotton said: "Since 2017, I have devoted all my
VALDOSTA — Valdosta Fire Department has announced the retirement of Chief Brian Boutwell after 30 years of service, with Deputy Chief Marcus Haynes to take over the role until a new Fire Chief is found. The Mercer Group, a national senior executive search firm, is assisting the city with the
) LACERS OPEN ENROLLMENT HEALTH PLAN CHANGES BECOME EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026 LACERS' Open Enrollment period ended November 17, and applications for health plan changes for the 2026 plan year are no longer being accepted. Changes made during the Open Enrollment period will take effect on January 1, 2026. If you changed your health plan, your new
) The City of Valdosta announces the upcoming retirement of Fire Chief Brian Boutwell, who will conclude a distinguished 30-year career with the Valdosta Fire Department (VFD) on November 30, 2025. Chief Boutwell has served the department with professionalism and dedication, and the City extends its appreciation for his years of service to the
His voice was compassionate and steady when he had to announce the death of Gov. George Mickelson after a plane crash in 1993. He didn’t panic on the 10 o’clock newscast when 67 tornadoes ripped through the Sioux Falls area over one long night in 2003. And in 2005, he and his staff produced award-winning coverage of the botched demolition for the
Retirees need to be allowed to have more money in their KiwiSaver accounts and still receive the accommodation supplement, the Retirement Commissioner says. The accommodation supplement is available to people who need help with their housing costs, including pensioners. But applicants need to have assets of no more than $8100 per person to qualify.
) We are proud to announce that LACERA's Division Manager of Disability Retirement Services, Tamara L. Caldwell,
A misleading social media post caused confusion for UNC Tar Heels fans on Monday. Before the program's biggest rivalry game against NC State, which would give Bill Belichick and his staff a boost before the offseason, some thought the 73-year-old coach was "hanging it up" for good. Depending on where you look, you might have seen a tweet about
Three-time Olympic gold medallist Max Whitlock is to come out of retirement to target a place at the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028. ...
Max Whitlock says his career feels ‘unfinished’ as he targets more Olympics history at LA 2028
Terry Bradshaw is facing more calls to retire after he botched the name of Jaxon Smith-Njigba while on duty for Fox Sports. The legendary NFL quarterback, 77, was on Fox NFL Sunday when the Seahawks wide receiver scored a stunning 63-yard touchdown against the Titans. Smith-Njigba has been among the NFL's most potent weapons this season, amassing
Enniscorthy Credit Union was honoured
Chris Paul, one of the legends in the NBA, announced on Saturday morning that he plans to call it a career after this season. Paul, while never winning an NBA title, which many have knocked him for, will still go down as one of the best to ever lace them up at the point guard position. He's done everything
INDIANAPOLIS — More than 6,000 members of the Indiana Public Retirement System have collectively left behind millions of dollars in benefits — but a new database aims to connect them to their cash. ...
(The Center Square) – U.S. Rep. Abe Hamadeh, R-Arizona, has introduced bills to end the federal income tax on military pay and veterans’ retirement benefits. ...
Lisa Williams moved from Australia to Penang, Malaysia, when she retired. Thinnesh Kumar for Business Insider.Lisa Williams lived in Penang, Malaysia, in the '60s, late '80s, and early '90s.When retiring, her affinity for the country and the availability of visa options made returning an easy choice.Now 65, she says Penang's food, warmth, and
(The Center Square) – A program offering retirement incentives to tenured professors in colleges and universities in North Carolina with declining enrollment proved successful, according to a new report. ...
The Punjab and Haryana high court has upheld the government’s 2015 orders for the premature retirement of a Punjab judicial officer couple. HC upholds premature retirement of Punjab judicial officer couple The civil judge (senior division), Ravinder Kumar Condal and his wife, additional district judge, Asha Condal, were ordered to be retired in
As India stand on the brink of another humiliation, a second whitewash on home soil in 12 months, the disastrous batting show in Guwahati on Monday triggered a staggering claim that Virat Kohli retired from the wrong format. The statement came after India crumbled for just 201 runs in the final Test against South Africa, before the visitors
The owner and publisher of the
If you have ever wanted to own an iconic Washington state ferry, now may be your last chance to buy one until the 2030s. There are two sizes available with no minimum bid — the decommissioned 144-car Hyak and the 87-car Klahowya. But before you get carried away with dreams of a palatial waterfront fixer-upper, or opening a floating restaurant, or
Pentagon says it's investigating Sen. Mark Kelly, retired Navy pilot, after video urging troops to defy 'illegal orders.' ...
Port Authority executive director Rick Cotton announced Monday he will retire from the agency in January. Cotton has served as the head of the Port Authority since August 2017, making him the longest-tenured leader of the agency since the 1940s. A successor has not yet been named. In a statement, Cotton said: "Since 2017, I have devoted all my
VALDOSTA — Valdosta Fire Department has announced the retirement of Chief Brian Boutwell after 30 years of service, with Deputy Chief Marcus Haynes to take over the role until a new Fire Chief is found. The Mercer Group, a national senior executive search firm, is assisting the city with the
) LACERS OPEN ENROLLMENT HEALTH PLAN CHANGES BECOME EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026 LACERS' Open Enrollment period ended November 17, and applications for health plan changes for the 2026 plan year are no longer being accepted. Changes made during the Open Enrollment period will take effect on January 1, 2026. If you changed your health plan, your new
) The City of Valdosta announces the upcoming retirement of Fire Chief Brian Boutwell, who will conclude a distinguished 30-year career with the Valdosta Fire Department (VFD) on November 30, 2025. Chief Boutwell has served the department with professionalism and dedication, and the City extends its appreciation for his years of service to the
His voice was compassionate and steady when he had to announce the death of Gov. George Mickelson after a plane crash in 1993. He didn’t panic on the 10 o’clock newscast when 67 tornadoes ripped through the Sioux Falls area over one long night in 2003. And in 2005, he and his staff produced award-winning coverage of the botched demolition for the
Retirees need to be allowed to have more money in their KiwiSaver accounts and still receive the accommodation supplement, the Retirement Commissioner says. The accommodation supplement is available to people who need help with their housing costs, including pensioners. But applicants need to have assets of no more than $8100 per person to qualify.
) We are proud to announce that LACERA's Division Manager of Disability Retirement Services, Tamara L. Caldwell,
A misleading social media post caused confusion for UNC Tar Heels fans on Monday. Before the program's biggest rivalry game against NC State, which would give Bill Belichick and his staff a boost before the offseason, some thought the 73-year-old coach was "hanging it up" for good. Depending on where you look, you might have seen a tweet about
Three-time Olympic gold medallist Max Whitlock is to come out of retirement to target a place at the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028. ...
Max Whitlock says his career feels ‘unfinished’ as he targets more Olympics history at LA 2028
Terry Bradshaw is facing more calls to retire after he botched the name of Jaxon Smith-Njigba while on duty for Fox Sports. The legendary NFL quarterback, 77, was on Fox NFL Sunday when the Seahawks wide receiver scored a stunning 63-yard touchdown against the Titans. Smith-Njigba has been among the NFL's most potent weapons this season, amassing