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Terry Savage: Keep private equity and private credit out of your pension plan

TDN | 02 Apr 2026

Just as market headlines reveal huge

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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Rassie Van Der Dussen: South African batter announces retirement from international cricket; check his IPL career

Live Mint | 02 Apr 2026

South African batter Rassie van der Dussen, 37, has retired from international cricket, calling it the greatest honour of his life. He thanked his family, coaches and agent. ...

South Africa batter Rassie van der Dussen retires from international cricket

The Times of India | 02 Apr 2026

South Africa’s dependable white-ball batter, Rassie van der Dussen, has announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing an end to a career that earned him a place among the Proteas’ most reliable performers. The 35-year-old shared the news via social media, expressing gratitude and pride for his

NOTICE OF RETIREMENT OF DIRECTOR (Botswana Development Corporation Ltd)

Public Technologies | 02 Apr 2026

) Botswana Development Corporation Limited Fairscape Precinct, Plot 70667 Fairgrounds P/Bag l6O, Gaborone Tel: (267) 365 1300 Fax: (267) 390 5072 email: enquiries@bdc.bw BOTSWANA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LIMITED (UIN BW00000608814) NOTICE OF RETIREMENT OF DIRECTOR https://www.bdc.bw In terms of Clause 9.27 (d) of the Botswana Stock Exchange

Upcoming Retirement of ARPC Chief Underwriting Officer, Michael Pennell PSM, and Commencement of Recruitment (ARPC - Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation)

Public Technologies | 02 Apr 2026

) Upcoming Retirement of ARPC Chief Underwriting Officer, Michael Pennell PSM, and Commencement of Recruitment 2 April 2026 Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation (ARPC) today announces that its Chief Underwriting Officer, Michael (Mike) Pennell, will retire later this year following a distinguished career in reinsurance and more than two decades

Royal Oak mail carrier retires in style

The Star Democrat | 02 Apr 2026

The Royal Oak community may be small, but big hearts showed out Friday. ...

Mattoon First Baptist Church pastor Dennis Strawn retiring

Journal Gazette | 02 Apr 2026

MATTOON — When Dennis Strawn became pastor of First Baptist in 2013, he was initially nervous because the church was in the midst of celebrating its 150th anniversary. kAmQx 925 2 =:EE=6 3:E @7 762C 2?5 EC6A:52E:@? 2E E96 :562 E92E x H2D 2CC:G:?8 5FC:?8 2 G6CJ :>A@CE2?E J62C[Q $EC2H? C642==65[ 255:?8 E92E 9:D 4@?46C?D BF:4<=J 5:DD:A2E65] Q%96

Retirement can wait: Self returning for 24th season with Kansas

Decatur Daily | 02 Apr 2026

LAWRENCE, Kan.Kansas basketball coach Bill Self is returning for a 24th season with the Jayhawks. ...

Titusville Police Department Honors Deputy Chief Todd Hutchinson After 32 Years of Service

Space Coast Daily | 02 Apr 2026

Hutchinson spearheaded the restoration of a 1949 Ford police sedan After more than three decades of dedicated service to law enforcement, the Titusville Police Department proudly announces the retirement of Deputy Chief Todd Hutchinson on March 31, 2026. BREVARD COUNTY • TITISVILLE, FLORIDA – After more than three decades of dedicated service to

‘They’ve been retiring me since I was about 29’ – Mayo stalwart Aidan O’Shea

Irish Independent | 02 Apr 2026

Death, taxes and Aidan O’Shea lining out for Mayo are some of the few guarantees in life.

Golden, Colorado police chief Joe Harvey opens up about retirement decision

CBS News | 02 Apr 2026

After more than 11 years with the Golden Police Department, Chief Joe Harvey was honored by colleagues, friends and family for his service and compassion. "In this field, you learn quickly who you can lean on in the highest moments of pressure," former Golden Police

Iowa public retirement system CEO being investigated for misconduct

The Daily Nonpareil | 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 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

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Rassie Van Der Dussen: South African batter announces retirement from international cricket; check his IPL career

Live Mint | 02 Apr 2026

South African batter Rassie van der Dussen, 37, has retired from international cricket, calling it the greatest honour of his life. He thanked his family, coaches and agent. ...

South Africa batter Rassie van der Dussen retires from international cricket

The Times of India | 02 Apr 2026

South Africa’s dependable white-ball batter, Rassie van der Dussen, has announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing an end to a career that earned him a place among the Proteas’ most reliable performers. The 35-year-old shared the news via social media, expressing gratitude and pride for his

NOTICE OF RETIREMENT OF DIRECTOR (Botswana Development Corporation Ltd)

Public Technologies | 02 Apr 2026

) Botswana Development Corporation Limited Fairscape Precinct, Plot 70667 Fairgrounds P/Bag l6O, Gaborone Tel: (267) 365 1300 Fax: (267) 390 5072 email: enquiries@bdc.bw BOTSWANA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LIMITED (UIN BW00000608814) NOTICE OF RETIREMENT OF DIRECTOR https://www.bdc.bw In terms of Clause 9.27 (d) of the Botswana Stock Exchange

Upcoming Retirement of ARPC Chief Underwriting Officer, Michael Pennell PSM, and Commencement of Recruitment (ARPC - Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation)

Public Technologies | 02 Apr 2026

) Upcoming Retirement of ARPC Chief Underwriting Officer, Michael Pennell PSM, and Commencement of Recruitment 2 April 2026 Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation (ARPC) today announces that its Chief Underwriting Officer, Michael (Mike) Pennell, will retire later this year following a distinguished career in reinsurance and more than two decades

Royal Oak mail carrier retires in style

The Star Democrat | 02 Apr 2026

The Royal Oak community may be small, but big hearts showed out Friday. ...

Mattoon First Baptist Church pastor Dennis Strawn retiring

Journal Gazette | 02 Apr 2026

MATTOON — When Dennis Strawn became pastor of First Baptist in 2013, he was initially nervous because the church was in the midst of celebrating its 150th anniversary. kAmQx 925 2 =:EE=6 3:E @7 762C 2?5 EC6A:52E:@? 2E E96 :562 E92E x H2D 2CC:G:?8 5FC:?8 2 G6CJ :>A@CE2?E J62C[Q $EC2H? C642==65[ 255:?8 E92E 9:D 4@?46C?D BF:4<=J 5:DD:A2E65] Q%96

Retirement can wait: Self returning for 24th season with Kansas

Decatur Daily | 02 Apr 2026

LAWRENCE, Kan.Kansas basketball coach Bill Self is returning for a 24th season with the Jayhawks. ...

Titusville Police Department Honors Deputy Chief Todd Hutchinson After 32 Years of Service

Space Coast Daily | 02 Apr 2026

Hutchinson spearheaded the restoration of a 1949 Ford police sedan After more than three decades of dedicated service to law enforcement, the Titusville Police Department proudly announces the retirement of Deputy Chief Todd Hutchinson on March 31, 2026. BREVARD COUNTY • TITISVILLE, FLORIDA – After more than three decades of dedicated service to

‘They’ve been retiring me since I was about 29’ – Mayo stalwart Aidan O’Shea

Irish Independent | 02 Apr 2026

Death, taxes and Aidan O’Shea lining out for Mayo are some of the few guarantees in life.

Golden, Colorado police chief Joe Harvey opens up about retirement decision

CBS News | 02 Apr 2026

After more than 11 years with the Golden Police Department, Chief Joe Harvey was honored by colleagues, friends and family for his service and compassion. "In this field, you learn quickly who you can lean on in the highest moments of pressure," former Golden Police

Iowa public retirement system CEO being investigated for misconduct

The Daily Nonpareil | 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 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

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