Pensions and retirement savings provider Standard Life has launched a new pension default known as Future Opportunities which has a significant focus on private markets. The company said the default will help drive better member outcomes by embracing private markets. It is available for selection as a default by new and existing business across
Oh, the irony. Just as market headlines
Just as market headlines reveal huge worries about“ private credit” and“ private equity,” the Labor Department has proposed new guidelines to allow those very same instruments to be included in the 401 plans of unsophisticated individuals. ...
Oh, the irony. Just as market headlines
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 approves equity-focused pension reform with cost caps, raising concerns over second pillar competition ...
) 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
) 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
) ? 25 Mar 2026 Private credit has come under the spotlight recently, following a number of retail funds gating redemptions
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, 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
Rising interest rates bring prolonged downturn to the buyout industry ...
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 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
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
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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 ...
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
After spending 46 years on the airwaves
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
When the economy is good, predictions for the next downturn abound: when it will start, what will cause it and who stands to lose. ...
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. ...
The opaque debt market is growing fast and with little oversight. ...
HMRC has warned people to be wary of pension withdrawals ...
Smart shopping tips and convention talk topped discussions Wednesday when the Texas Retired Teachers Association-Wharton County met in the First United Methodist Fellowship Hall in East Bernard. Checking on senior citizen discounts and
Ontario is planning to
A retired Pakistani national has hit the jackpot in the latest Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw held on Wednesday. Mian Imtiazuddin, 75, lived and worked in Abu Dhabi for 20 years. The retired oil and gas director, now based in Islamabad, won $1 million in the Millennium Millionaire Series 540 with ticket number 4732. He purchased the
Uninsured elderly citizens in Greece became eligible
Former Wales captain and Arsenal regular Aaron Ramsey announced his retirement from football at the age of 35 yesterday. The midfielder, who spent over a decade in London with Arsenal before spells at Juventus, Nice and Cardiff, has
Jerry L. Millard Jr., director of code enforcement for Killeen, has retired, ending a recent tenure of more than 2½ years with the city. ...
WACO — They lined up Sunday under giant pecan trees to wade into the muddy waters of the Middle Bosque River for a moment of redemption. ...
The Killeen City Council on Tuesday placed the focus on the city’s upcoming leadership transition, holding a discussion regarding the retirement of Killeen City Manager Kent Cagle and the process for selecting his successor. ...
A retired U-2 pilot will discuss his experiences during the Cold War at the Air and Military Museum of the Ozarks, 2305 E. Kearney St. in Springfield. Retired Air Force Col. Glenn Whicker is scheduled to speak at the museum at
Blending ‘The Zoo Story’ and ‘Homelife’, the debut production reflects on loneliness and modern relationships ...
Winx's highly anticipated $7 million foal,
A 52-year-old investor aiming for a Rs 2 crore
Before he announced his retirement on April 2, Martinsville high school athletic director Kip Staggs attended the birthday party of his two-year granddaughter. That was until the job pulled him away to an event. That’s the life of an athletic director. The cost of an unforgiving sports schedule. “That was a pretty strong moment for me,” Staggs
Discover New York's 7 Crystal-Clear Lakes World Atlas highlights seven must-see crystal-clear lakes in New York, from the Finger Lakes to the Adirondacks. Explore these stunning waterways, featuring Lake George, Lake Placid, Skaneateles Lake, and more. The Finger Lakes are known for its magnificent lakes, hiking trails amidst unique landscapes,
St. Cloud Times recognizes 5 Under 40 St. Cloud-area business leaders St. Cloud Times and Greater St. Cloud announce this year's 5 Under 40 recipients. Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Natalie Hudson is set to retire in January upon reaching the mandatory retirement age of 70.Hudson was the state's first Black chief justice, appointed to the
Former England captain Courtney Lawes has made himself available for an international comeback after agreeing to join Gallagher Prem club Sale. The 37-year-old flanker retired from international duty after the 2023 Rugby World Cup and left
Frisco Fire Chief Lee Glover announced his retirement after 35 years of service. His tenure will come to an end on August 3. Glover worked his way up through the department ranks, joining as a firefighter in October 1991 and ultimately becoming fire chief in 2023.
Hong Kong’s director of immigration will have his service extended beyond
Carlos Beltrán has mixed emotions when he reflects on his time with the Mets. But that seven-year tenure will soon be immortalized in team history. Beltrán spoke for the first time since it was revealed he will have his No. 15 retired by the Mets and be inducted into the team’s Hall of Fame on Sept. 19. Access the Mets beat like never before Join
Originally Published by: Chiefs heiress Gracie Hunt announces engagement to son of team's former quarterback Livvy Dunne says she auditioned for HBO's 'White Lotus' but got rejected Dawn Staley asks basketball world to move on after tense Geno Auriemma exchange Two of Yale’s top athletic officials bought a house together a
On That Note Welcome to “On That Note,” a rock-and-roll-centered column that will dive into the big stories, trends, and crazy ideas coming out of the music industry. “Someone asked him what he thought about having a viral moment, and he said, ‘We must really have our finger on the pulse of the nation.’ So that was his comment about it.” Photo:
Winx's highly anticipated $7 million foal,
Her last day of service is on April 23. ...
ABAP also stated that many former members of the judiciary have exercised restraint by declining assignments that may conflict with the dignity of their office ...
Smart shopping tips and convention talk topped discussions Wednesday when the Texas Retired Teachers Association-Wharton County met in the First United Methodist Fellowship Hall in East Bernard. Checking on senior citizen discounts and
Ontario is planning to
A retired Pakistani national has hit the jackpot in the latest Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw held on Wednesday. Mian Imtiazuddin, 75, lived and worked in Abu Dhabi for 20 years. The retired oil and gas director, now based in Islamabad, won $1 million in the Millennium Millionaire Series 540 with ticket number 4732. He purchased the
Uninsured elderly citizens in Greece became eligible
Former Wales captain and Arsenal regular Aaron Ramsey announced his retirement from football at the age of 35 yesterday. The midfielder, who spent over a decade in London with Arsenal before spells at Juventus, Nice and Cardiff, has
Jerry L. Millard Jr., director of code enforcement for Killeen, has retired, ending a recent tenure of more than 2½ years with the city. ...
WACO — They lined up Sunday under giant pecan trees to wade into the muddy waters of the Middle Bosque River for a moment of redemption. ...
The Killeen City Council on Tuesday placed the focus on the city’s upcoming leadership transition, holding a discussion regarding the retirement of Killeen City Manager Kent Cagle and the process for selecting his successor. ...
A retired U-2 pilot will discuss his experiences during the Cold War at the Air and Military Museum of the Ozarks, 2305 E. Kearney St. in Springfield. Retired Air Force Col. Glenn Whicker is scheduled to speak at the museum at
Blending ‘The Zoo Story’ and ‘Homelife’, the debut production reflects on loneliness and modern relationships ...
Winx's highly anticipated $7 million foal,
A 52-year-old investor aiming for a Rs 2 crore
Before he announced his retirement on April 2, Martinsville high school athletic director Kip Staggs attended the birthday party of his two-year granddaughter. That was until the job pulled him away to an event. That’s the life of an athletic director. The cost of an unforgiving sports schedule. “That was a pretty strong moment for me,” Staggs
Discover New York's 7 Crystal-Clear Lakes World Atlas highlights seven must-see crystal-clear lakes in New York, from the Finger Lakes to the Adirondacks. Explore these stunning waterways, featuring Lake George, Lake Placid, Skaneateles Lake, and more. The Finger Lakes are known for its magnificent lakes, hiking trails amidst unique landscapes,
St. Cloud Times recognizes 5 Under 40 St. Cloud-area business leaders St. Cloud Times and Greater St. Cloud announce this year's 5 Under 40 recipients. Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Natalie Hudson is set to retire in January upon reaching the mandatory retirement age of 70.Hudson was the state's first Black chief justice, appointed to the
Former England captain Courtney Lawes has made himself available for an international comeback after agreeing to join Gallagher Prem club Sale. The 37-year-old flanker retired from international duty after the 2023 Rugby World Cup and left
Frisco Fire Chief Lee Glover announced his retirement after 35 years of service. His tenure will come to an end on August 3. Glover worked his way up through the department ranks, joining as a firefighter in October 1991 and ultimately becoming fire chief in 2023.
Hong Kong’s director of immigration will have his service extended beyond
Carlos Beltrán has mixed emotions when he reflects on his time with the Mets. But that seven-year tenure will soon be immortalized in team history. Beltrán spoke for the first time since it was revealed he will have his No. 15 retired by the Mets and be inducted into the team’s Hall of Fame on Sept. 19. Access the Mets beat like never before Join
Originally Published by: Chiefs heiress Gracie Hunt announces engagement to son of team's former quarterback Livvy Dunne says she auditioned for HBO's 'White Lotus' but got rejected Dawn Staley asks basketball world to move on after tense Geno Auriemma exchange Two of Yale’s top athletic officials bought a house together a
On That Note Welcome to “On That Note,” a rock-and-roll-centered column that will dive into the big stories, trends, and crazy ideas coming out of the music industry. “Someone asked him what he thought about having a viral moment, and he said, ‘We must really have our finger on the pulse of the nation.’ So that was his comment about it.” Photo:
Winx's highly anticipated $7 million foal,
Her last day of service is on April 23. ...
ABAP also stated that many former members of the judiciary have exercised restraint by declining assignments that may conflict with the dignity of their office ...