Something has been perplexing me for some time. There is always talk of 'raiding' private pensions in one way or another but there is little discussion around the cost to the public purse of the public servants pension schemes (Civil Service, NHS, local government and so on). Those of us who have saved hard for retirement risk seeing the rug pulled
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
Few public sector
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
Educators at the �20,000-a-year school told The Courier they earn less than their council counterparts. ...
A cap on salary
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 ...
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) Almonty Appoints Decorated U.S. Army Brigadier General (Retired) Steven L. Allen as Chief Operating Officer Bronze Star Recipient Brings 33 Years of American Military Leadership to Almonty, Supporting the Ongoing Optimization of Tungsten Deliveries Across the Company's Global Footprint TORONTO - December 1, 2025 - Almonty Industries Inc.
) LAS VEGAS, NV - December 1, 2025 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - Golden Matrix Group Inc. (NASDAQ: GMGI) (the "Company" and "Golden Matrix"), a global provider of online gaming platforms, content, and technology, today announced a planned leadership transition that aligns with the Company's next phase of strategic execution and operational
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Confident and knowledgeable group retirement savings plan members typically save 86 per cent more than those with low confidence and literacy Thirty per cent of plan members have both high confidence and strong financial literacy Women contribute 21 per cent less than men to group retirement plans TORONTO, Dec. 1, 2025 /CNW/ - A new report
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Israel’s political opposition is demanding that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu admit guilt and
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The deceased had gone to irrigate his fields along with his sons when a large swarm of bees suddenly attacked him. ...
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"This is a great value for the money I wish I'd done this years ago." ...
KOLKATA, India: In a move that marks the end of a glittering chapter, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) icon Andre Russell has announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL). The decision comes after the franchise opted not to retain the powerhouse all-rounder for the 2026 season, prompting the 37-year-old to call time on his
Virat Kohli might have smashed his 52nd ODI century on Sunday against South Africa in Ranchi, but the knock was overshadowed by the reports of the former India captain being asked to rethink his Test retirement. Kohli bid adieu to the longest format earlier this year, just days before the squad announcement for the England series. He retired from
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is changing the rules governing eligibility for full retirement benefits, which has many Americans wondering what age the new rules permit full payments. The SSA's new rules will delay full retirement age for many, affecting those born after 1960.(REUTERS) The year of birth currently determines the usual
“Almost every issue that is discussed is
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Retired Justice
) Almonty Appoints Decorated U.S. Army Brigadier General (Retired) Steven L. Allen as Chief Operating Officer Bronze Star Recipient Brings 33 Years of American Military Leadership to Almonty, Supporting the Ongoing Optimization of Tungsten Deliveries Across the Company's Global Footprint TORONTO - December 1, 2025 - Almonty Industries Inc.
) LAS VEGAS, NV - December 1, 2025 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - Golden Matrix Group Inc. (NASDAQ: GMGI) (the "Company" and "Golden Matrix"), a global provider of online gaming platforms, content, and technology, today announced a planned leadership transition that aligns with the Company's next phase of strategic execution and operational
) Golden Matrix Group Announces the Retirement of CEO Brian Goodman, Appointment of William Scott as CEO and Launch of Next Phase of Strategic Execution LAS VEGAS, NV - December 1, 2025 - Golden Matrix Group Inc. (NASDAQ: GMGI)(the "Company" and "Golden Matrix"), a global provider of online gaming platforms, content, and
Confident and knowledgeable group retirement savings plan members typically save 86 per cent more than those with low confidence and literacy Thirty per cent of plan members have both high confidence and strong financial literacy Women contribute 21 per cent less than men to group retirement plans TORONTO, Dec. 1, 2025 /CNW/ - A new report
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BBDO, TBWA, and McCann emerge as the three global creative networks in post-IPG overhaul ...
After scoring his 52nd ODI hundred, Virat Kohli said he is going to stick to just one format of the game. ...
Israel’s political opposition is demanding that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu admit guilt and
BCCI responds to claims that the board might ask Virat Kohli to come out of Test retirement. ...
The deceased had gone to irrigate his fields along with his sons when a large swarm of bees suddenly attacked him. ...
What to know about Surprise, Arizona, and its unexpected history The city of Surprise started as a small settlement near Phoenix and is now one of Arizona's many rapidly growing communities. The Republic U.S. News & World Report named seven Arizona cities among the best places to retire in the
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MANILA, Philippines — A congressman, retired general and several businessmen are among the at
HARTSELLE — After 25 years with the Hartselle Police Department, Tania Burgess has retired, concluding a career rooted not in recognition but in a commitment to serving her community. ...
"This is a great value for the money I wish I'd done this years ago." ...
KOLKATA, India: In a move that marks the end of a glittering chapter, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) icon Andre Russell has announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL). The decision comes after the franchise opted not to retain the powerhouse all-rounder for the 2026 season, prompting the 37-year-old to call time on his
Virat Kohli might have smashed his 52nd ODI century on Sunday against South Africa in Ranchi, but the knock was overshadowed by the reports of the former India captain being asked to rethink his Test retirement. Kohli bid adieu to the longest format earlier this year, just days before the squad announcement for the England series. He retired from
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is changing the rules governing eligibility for full retirement benefits, which has many Americans wondering what age the new rules permit full payments. The SSA's new rules will delay full retirement age for many, affecting those born after 1960.(REUTERS) The year of birth currently determines the usual
“Almost every issue that is discussed is