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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

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Clara Reyes retires as Head of Culture Dept. after years of service

The Daily Herald - St Maarten | 14 Jan 2026

PHILIPSBURG--The Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (MECYS) has announced the retirement of Clara Reyes as Head of the Department of Culture, marking the conclusion of her day-to-day duties in December 2025 and the start of her official retirement in April 2026. Reyes became Head of the Department of Culture in 2018 and concludes her

Allen ISD Superintendent Dr. Robin Bullock to retire in 2026

Carrollton Leader | 14 Jan 2026

Allen ISD Superintendent Dr. Robin Bullock will retire at the end of the 2025–26 school year after 13 years with the district. Allen ISD Allen ISD Superintendent Dr. Robin Bullock will step down at the conclusion of the 2025-2026 school year, bringing her 13-year tenure with the district to a close after more than three decades in public education.

Retired engineer loses over RM100,000 in scam recovery ruse

The Star | 14 Jan 2026

ALOR SETAR: A retired engineer lost more than RM100,000 after being deceived into seeking assistance following an earlier scam. Read full story ...

Protecting Montana's economy and retirement security | Denley Loge

Missoulian | 14 Jan 2026

Opinion: "Whether it’s safeguarding our rural hospitals, defending our property rights, or standing up for working-class Montanans, I’m committed to serving with both courage and common sense." ...

Migrant on disability benefits who has spent a year in retirement home with family says ...

The Daily Mail | 14 Jan 2026

Father-of-nine Shahidul Haque, 59, who claims benefits for sleep apnoea and depression, moved into the single-room flat in David Smith Court in July 2024. ...

Sen. Kelly sues Hegseth over effort to reduce retirement pay

Floyd County Chronicle | 14 Jan 2026

Editor's note: This story has been updated since its initial publication to include a comment from the White House. ...

Amid Travis Kelce retirement rumors, Chiefs quietly sign new TE in what feels like a strategic shift

The Times of India | 14 Jan 2026

Amid Travis Kelce retirement rumors, the Kansas City Chiefs are moving with quiet intent rather than public drama. While the league’s spotlight shines on playoff contenders, Kansas City is busy shaping its next chapter behind closed doors. A reserve signing may not spark headlines on its own, but context gives this move weight. With uncertainty

Fire chief who criticized Charlie Kirk on social media agrees to retire after settlement

Cleveland | 14 Jan 2026

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Cleveland Fire Chief Anthony Luke has agreed to retire months after he reposted a political cartoon that criticized conservative activist Charlie Kirk just two days after Kirk was shot and killed in Utah. ...

Starc Wins Internet With 3-Word Post After Wife Healy Announces Retirement

NDTV | 14 Jan 2026

Australia pacer Mitchell Starc made a heartwarming post on social media after his wife Alyssa Healy announced her retirement from international cricket. ...

Illinois Supreme Court Justice Mary Jane Theis announces retirement

Effingham Daily News | 14 Jan 2026

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Supreme Court Justice Mary Jane Theis announced she will retire from the state’s high court later this month. ...

Why Most Members of Gen Z Doubt They’ll Be Able To Retire

Daily Advance | 14 Jan 2026

Financial challenges have a wide-reaching impact, and in a recent study, Gen Z reported their social lives (72%), mental health (67%) and physical health (62%) have suffered due to money constraints in the last year. ...

TFCC Executive Director retires

Tillamook Headlight Herald | 14 Jan 2026

After more than two decades with the agency, Tillamook Family Counseling Center Executive Director Frank Hanna-Williams retired at the end of 2025. ...

Wendy Franklin Retires From North Country Hospital

The Newport Daily Express | 14 Jan 2026

NEWPORT CITY- After more than two decades at North Country Hospital (NCH), Wendy Franklin has decided to retire. Franklin has served as the Director of Development, which includes public relations and fundraising. ...

Retired British couple killed in scuba diving accident in the Maldives

AOL | 14 Jan 2026

A retired British couple died during their Christmas holiday on a remote island in the Maldives. Elaine Richmond

Retirement benchmark feels like distant goal for most M’sians

The Star | 13 Jan 2026

PETALING JAYA: The Employees Provident Fund's (EPF) revised benchmark of RM1.3mil in order to enjoy a comfortable retirement has raised concerns as to whether most Malaysians can achieve ­adequate savings. Read full story ...

Theis to retire from Illinois Supreme Court

The Pantagraph | 13 Jan 2026

Justice Mary Jane Theis announced she will retire later this month from the Illinois Supreme Court. ...

Assistant City Manager to retire after 31 years with the city

Columbia Missourian | 13 Jan 2026

Carol Rhodes, who has been the assistant city manager since 2012, will retire on Feb. 13. ...

Tifton community honors arts advocate’s retirement

The Tifton Gazette | 13 Jan 2026

1/3 Swipe or click to see more Colleagues, friends, loved ones, and community members familiar with Bruce Green gathered in the community station to wish the retiring executive director well in his future endeavors. (Davis Cobb/The Tifton Gazette) 2/3 Swipe or click to see more As Cindy Hammond presents him with the painting, Bruce Green is

Vertex Capital Advisors Addresses Long-Term Tax Considerations for Retirement Planning

GetNews | 13 Jan 2026

Fort Mill, SC - January 13, 2026 - Vertex Capital Advisors announced today an initiative to bring greater attention to long-term tax considerations affecting retirement planning, as persistent federal deficits and future funding pressures on entitlement programs continue to influence the broader economic outlook. The firm stated that many

“He looks annoyed”: Travis Kelce’s behavior on Beverly Hills date night with Taylor Swift raises eyebrows amid playoff exit and retirement rumors

The Times of India | 13 Jan 2026

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have been maintaining a low profile ever since the Kansas City Chiefs lost their chance to participate in the playoffs.Amid all the mess, the popular high profile couple have been recently spotted in Los Angeles together, but fans feel something is wrong between them.Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s behavior on a new

Australia captain Healy says she will retire after upcoming India series

Gulf-Times | 13 Jan 2026

Alyssa Healy, a mainstay of Australia’s dominant women’s cricket team for 15 years and latterly its captain, ‌has announced that she will retire from the ‌game after the upcoming ‍multi-format series against India. The 35-year-old wicketkeeper-batter was part of two one-day international World Cup triumphs and six successful T20 World Cup campaigns

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Clara Reyes retires as Head of Culture Dept. after years of service

The Daily Herald - St Maarten | 14 Jan 2026

PHILIPSBURG--The Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (MECYS) has announced the retirement of Clara Reyes as Head of the Department of Culture, marking the conclusion of her day-to-day duties in December 2025 and the start of her official retirement in April 2026. Reyes became Head of the Department of Culture in 2018 and concludes her

Allen ISD Superintendent Dr. Robin Bullock to retire in 2026

Carrollton Leader | 14 Jan 2026

Allen ISD Superintendent Dr. Robin Bullock will retire at the end of the 2025–26 school year after 13 years with the district. Allen ISD Allen ISD Superintendent Dr. Robin Bullock will step down at the conclusion of the 2025-2026 school year, bringing her 13-year tenure with the district to a close after more than three decades in public education.

Retired engineer loses over RM100,000 in scam recovery ruse

The Star | 14 Jan 2026

ALOR SETAR: A retired engineer lost more than RM100,000 after being deceived into seeking assistance following an earlier scam. Read full story ...

Protecting Montana's economy and retirement security | Denley Loge

Missoulian | 14 Jan 2026

Opinion: "Whether it’s safeguarding our rural hospitals, defending our property rights, or standing up for working-class Montanans, I’m committed to serving with both courage and common sense." ...

Migrant on disability benefits who has spent a year in retirement home with family says ...

The Daily Mail | 14 Jan 2026

Father-of-nine Shahidul Haque, 59, who claims benefits for sleep apnoea and depression, moved into the single-room flat in David Smith Court in July 2024. ...

Sen. Kelly sues Hegseth over effort to reduce retirement pay

Floyd County Chronicle | 14 Jan 2026

Editor's note: This story has been updated since its initial publication to include a comment from the White House. ...

Amid Travis Kelce retirement rumors, Chiefs quietly sign new TE in what feels like a strategic shift

The Times of India | 14 Jan 2026

Amid Travis Kelce retirement rumors, the Kansas City Chiefs are moving with quiet intent rather than public drama. While the league’s spotlight shines on playoff contenders, Kansas City is busy shaping its next chapter behind closed doors. A reserve signing may not spark headlines on its own, but context gives this move weight. With uncertainty

Fire chief who criticized Charlie Kirk on social media agrees to retire after settlement

Cleveland | 14 Jan 2026

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Cleveland Fire Chief Anthony Luke has agreed to retire months after he reposted a political cartoon that criticized conservative activist Charlie Kirk just two days after Kirk was shot and killed in Utah. ...

Starc Wins Internet With 3-Word Post After Wife Healy Announces Retirement

NDTV | 14 Jan 2026

Australia pacer Mitchell Starc made a heartwarming post on social media after his wife Alyssa Healy announced her retirement from international cricket. ...

Illinois Supreme Court Justice Mary Jane Theis announces retirement

Effingham Daily News | 14 Jan 2026

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Supreme Court Justice Mary Jane Theis announced she will retire from the state’s high court later this month. ...

Why Most Members of Gen Z Doubt They’ll Be Able To Retire

Daily Advance | 14 Jan 2026

Financial challenges have a wide-reaching impact, and in a recent study, Gen Z reported their social lives (72%), mental health (67%) and physical health (62%) have suffered due to money constraints in the last year. ...

TFCC Executive Director retires

Tillamook Headlight Herald | 14 Jan 2026

After more than two decades with the agency, Tillamook Family Counseling Center Executive Director Frank Hanna-Williams retired at the end of 2025. ...

Wendy Franklin Retires From North Country Hospital

The Newport Daily Express | 14 Jan 2026

NEWPORT CITY- After more than two decades at North Country Hospital (NCH), Wendy Franklin has decided to retire. Franklin has served as the Director of Development, which includes public relations and fundraising. ...

Retired British couple killed in scuba diving accident in the Maldives

AOL | 14 Jan 2026

A retired British couple died during their Christmas holiday on a remote island in the Maldives. Elaine Richmond

Retirement benchmark feels like distant goal for most M’sians

The Star | 13 Jan 2026

PETALING JAYA: The Employees Provident Fund's (EPF) revised benchmark of RM1.3mil in order to enjoy a comfortable retirement has raised concerns as to whether most Malaysians can achieve ­adequate savings. Read full story ...

Theis to retire from Illinois Supreme Court

The Pantagraph | 13 Jan 2026

Justice Mary Jane Theis announced she will retire later this month from the Illinois Supreme Court. ...

Assistant City Manager to retire after 31 years with the city

Columbia Missourian | 13 Jan 2026

Carol Rhodes, who has been the assistant city manager since 2012, will retire on Feb. 13. ...

Tifton community honors arts advocate’s retirement

The Tifton Gazette | 13 Jan 2026

1/3 Swipe or click to see more Colleagues, friends, loved ones, and community members familiar with Bruce Green gathered in the community station to wish the retiring executive director well in his future endeavors. (Davis Cobb/The Tifton Gazette) 2/3 Swipe or click to see more As Cindy Hammond presents him with the painting, Bruce Green is

Vertex Capital Advisors Addresses Long-Term Tax Considerations for Retirement Planning

GetNews | 13 Jan 2026

Fort Mill, SC - January 13, 2026 - Vertex Capital Advisors announced today an initiative to bring greater attention to long-term tax considerations affecting retirement planning, as persistent federal deficits and future funding pressures on entitlement programs continue to influence the broader economic outlook. The firm stated that many

“He looks annoyed”: Travis Kelce’s behavior on Beverly Hills date night with Taylor Swift raises eyebrows amid playoff exit and retirement rumors

The Times of India | 13 Jan 2026

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have been maintaining a low profile ever since the Kansas City Chiefs lost their chance to participate in the playoffs.Amid all the mess, the popular high profile couple have been recently spotted in Los Angeles together, but fans feel something is wrong between them.Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s behavior on a new

Australia captain Healy says she will retire after upcoming India series

Gulf-Times | 13 Jan 2026

Alyssa Healy, a mainstay of Australia’s dominant women’s cricket team for 15 years and latterly its captain, ‌has announced that she will retire from the ‌game after the upcoming ‍multi-format series against India. The 35-year-old wicketkeeper-batter was part of two one-day international World Cup triumphs and six successful T20 World Cup campaigns

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