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pakistantoday.com.pkworld11 hrs ago
German Coalition Backs Pension System Overhaul Proposal
Germany's ruling coalition is preparing to support a plan to restructure the national pension system. The proposal includes a market-based savings component that has drawn political attention.
thecanary.cofinance17 hrs ago
HMRC Recovers Winter Fuel Payments from Pensioners Above £35,000 Income Threshold via Tax-Code Changes
Almost two million UK pensioner households face higher tax bills after receiving Winter Fuel Payments despite incomes above the £35,000 threshold. Recovery is occurring automatically through adjusted tax codes starting April 2026.
app.buzzsumo.comfinance21 hrs ago
Japan Pension Fund to Allocate 1% of Assets to Cryptocurrencies
Japan's National Business Corporate Pension Fund will direct 1% of its holdings into digital assets. The move follows internal review of portfolio diversification options.
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nypost.comworld10 days ago
Teachers Union Reports Over 50 Trustees on 27 Public Pension Funds
A teachers union stated that more than 50 of its affiliated trustees hold positions on 27 public pension funds. The disclosure came in a report examining trustee roles across multiple state and local systems.
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thehindu.compolitics13 days ago
Kenya Bill Would Expand KRA Powers to Recover Unremitted Pension Deductions
A proposed amendment would allow the Kenya Revenue Authority to use tax-style enforcement tools against employers who withhold but do not forward pension contributions. The measure is before the National Assembly's finance committee and remains open for public comment.
order-order.compolitics19 days ago
Most Unused Pension Pots to Face Inheritance Tax from April 2027, HMRC Publishes Initial Guidance
HM Revenue and Customs issued a technical note detailing how most unused pension pots and death benefits will be included in estate valuations for inheritance tax purposes starting April 6, 2027.
upi.comfinance24 days ago
South Korea Pension Fund Raises Domestic Equity Allocation Target
The fund increased its target allocation for domestic equities. The adjustment follows a market rally that pushed holdings above prior limits.
thecanary.cofinance28 days ago
DWP Confirms Winter Fuel Payments of £200 or £300 for Eligible Pensioners
The Department for Work and Pensions stated that qualifying state pensioners in England and Wales will receive lump-sum Winter Fuel Payments of either £200 or £300 during November or December. Eligibility requires birth before June 28, 1960, and payment amounts vary by age and ho…
forbes.compolitics30 days ago
CalPERS Raises Private Equity Target to 17 Percent
The California Public Employees’ Retirement System has increased its private equity allocation target to 17 percent and set an 8 percent target for a new private credit portfolio. The shift moves assets from traditional holdings to alternative investments whose valuations are set…
winnipegfreepress.comworld32 days ago
Federal and State Laws Limit Creditor Access to Retirement Income
Retirement income receives varying levels of protection from creditors depending on the source and the type of debt. Social Security benefits, pensions, and retirement account funds face different rules once money is distributed.
swissinfo.chworld32 days ago
Swiss Government Proposes Pension Reforms Without Raising Retirement Age
The Swiss government has introduced measures to strengthen the state pension system while avoiding an explicit increase in the retirement age. Officials aim to address funding shortfalls through alternative adjustments.
rte.iepolitics33 days ago
Pensions Commission Report Shows Shortfalls in Retirement Savings
A new interim report from the Pensions Commission found that millions of people in Britain are not saving enough for retirement. Lower and middle-income earners and self-employed workers face the largest gaps in pension coverage.
prnewswire.comworld34 days ago
Nigeria Launches Free Healthcare Program for Low-Income Pensioners
The National Pension Commission has started a pilot program offering free healthcare to retirees earning no more than N70,000 per month. The initiative targets participants in the Contributory Pension Scheme who are at least 60 years old.
The Independentpolitics39 days ago
Waspi Campaigners Announce New Legal Challenge Over State Pension Compensation
The Women Against State Pension Inequality group said it is launching fresh legal action against the government after a January decision that denied compensation for the second time. The group cited the rediscovery of a 2007 Department for Work and Pensions evaluation that led to…
yahoo.comworld39 days ago
Report Estimates 12.2 Million UK Adults Face Pension Poverty Risk
A report estimates that 12.2 million UK adults aged 22 to 65 are not on track to cover basic financial needs in retirement. The figure represents an improvement from 15.3 million in the previous year. The analysis cited gains in pay, non-pension savings, homeownership and lower e…
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Financial Timesfinance43 days ago
Iowa Pension Chief Resigns Amid Questions Over Performance Figures
The chief investment officer of the Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System resigned following internal concerns about the accuracy of reported performance numbers. A former risk officer alleged that executives used misleading benchmarks and risk measures to improve reported res…
themandarin.com.auworld45 days ago
Australian Government to Strengthen Annual Performance Test for Pension Funds
The Australian government is moving to tighten an annual performance test for the nation’s A$4.5 trillion ($3.2 trillion) pension industry. The change comes as concerns grow that the current model may be steering investment away from some sectors. @business reported the developme…
nypost.combusiness56 days ago
Former Lawmakers Eligible for Pensions Despite Resignations Amid Allegations
Former U.S. congressmen who resigned amid misconduct allegations remain eligible for taxpayer-funded pensions under current rules. A bipartisan bill aims to restrict such benefits for certain crimes or violations. Experts estimate annual pension amounts based on service length.
Internet Archive Book Images / Wikimedia (No restrictions)finance58 days ago
Bank of England Deputy Governor Predicts Share Price Decline from Global Risks
Sarah Breedon, deputy governor of the Bank of England, stated that share prices are likely to decline to reflect risks in the global economy. This comes as millions of UK residents have pensions invested in markets, with hundreds of billions of pounds in defined contribution sche…