August 2026
04Aug

UK. State pensioners on track for up to £539 extra cash in next triple lock boost

New state pensioners are in line for a huge boost to their annual benefit income - but will avoid a tax bill from HMRC for at least one more year. New state pensioners are in line for a boost to their state pension worth nearly £539 year. That's because the Triple Lock forecasts show that right now, the benefit is set to increase by 4.3% next year. The new state pension was introduced in 2016 and applies to all men born after April 5, 1951 and women...

August 4, 2026
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04Aug

Evidence reveals how African pension and sovereign wealth funds are increasingly allocating to alternative assets like private equity

Ghana is increasingly positioning itself as one of Africa’s most credible examples of how domestic pension savings can be channeled into private equity, venture capital and SME growth financing with industry initiatives focused on shifting domestic African capital pools towards local real economy investments, including the Ghana Venture Capital and Private Equity Association GVCA 5% Pension and Insurance Industry Compact launched in April 2025 and the $70m Fund of Funds Ci Gaba managed by Savannah Impact Advisory. At a recent...

August 4, 2026
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04Aug

In memory care deserts, senior centers can help close the gap in brain‑related healthcare

About 90 miles north of Phoenix, the town of Yarnell nestles atop a winding mountain road. Phoenix, a sprawling city of more than 1.6 million people, has one physician for every 2,407 people. But in Yarnell and other rural areas in Arizona, the ratio is one for every 3,896. Like many rural residents across the U.S., people in this small town face major barriers to care – especially those with cognitive issues. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates the American population aged 65 and...

August 4, 2026
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04Aug

Japan proposes tougher income, pension rules for permanent residency

Japan’s immigration agency on Aug 4 proposed tougher requirements for granting permanent residency to foreigners, including requiring applicants to maintain income above the average for Japanese households and a certain level of projected pension benefits. The proposed guidelines are part of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s push to create an “orderly society” in which Japanese and foreign nationals coexist while cracking down on illegal activities. The Immigration Services Agency will solicit public comments before implementing the new rules from April 2027. Permanent residents can...

August 4, 2026
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03Aug

Panama tops 2026 expat rankings again

With more Americans feeling stretched financially, it isn’t surprising that many are choosing to move abroad — whether for work or for retirement. And this year, one Latin American destination again ranks highest overall out of 31 expat destinations: Panama. Indeed, Panama has earned a hat trick by ranking No. 1 for the third year in a row in InterNations’ 2026 Expat Insider survey — one of the largest expat surveys of its kind, with responses from nearly 8,000 expats representing...

August 3, 2026
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03Aug

Germany’s Pension Reform Battle: The 45-Year Rule That’s Splitting the Coalition

The fight over who gets to retire early without financial penalties has thrown Berlin's governing alliance into open conflict, with eastern state leaders threatening to derail the entire package. At the heart of the dispute sits a proposal to scrap the pension deduction-free retirement option available to workers with 45 years of contributions. The measure, originally championed by the CDU, now faces resistance from within the coalition itself. SPD General Secretary Tim Klüssendorf publicly questioned the abolition plans on August 1,...

August 3, 2026
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03Aug

Kenya spends over half of tax revenue on debt and pensions, squeezing funds for key services

Kenya spent 51.8 per cent of its tax revenues on debt servicing and pensions in the 2025/26 financial year, leaving fewer resources for key government programmes such as infrastructure development and health services. According to the National Treasury, the rising costs of loans and retirement benefits have increased pressure on public finances, as revenue collection remains below expectations. The Treasury said spending through the Consolidated Fund Services (CFS), which caters for public debt repayments and pension payments, rose from 49.8 per...

August 3, 2026
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US. Baby boomers get all the attention — but Gen X ‘faces an even greater retirement crisis.’

While many peak boomers are facing financial challenges in retirement, Generation X — the "forgotten generation" — may have it worse. While baby boomers "dominate headlines," Gen X "faces an even greater retirement crisis," according to a report by the Retirement Income Institute. This is the generation that lived through the shift from defined benefit (or traditional) pensions to defined contribution pensions, like 401(k)s. Must Read Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as...

August 3, 2026
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July 2026
31Jul

US. Pension giants warn SEC climate rule rescission will cost investors

The SEC announced its rescission proposal in May, saying the rules exceed the scope of its statutory authority and are “unnecessary and inconsistent” with a registrant-specific, materiality-based approach to disclosure. In the proposal document, the US financial regulator also said it expects the market-driven flow of information to continue following a rescission of the rules. Several major pension funds have submitted responses in recent days, including US heavyweights CalPERs, and the New York City and Maryland comptrollers, as well as Sweden’s...

July 31, 2026
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31Jul

UK. Industry welcomes introduction of multi-employer CDC; focus turns to implementation

The pensions industry has welcomed the introduction of regulations for multi-employer collective defined contribution (CDC) arrangements, with the focus now shifting towards implementation. Regulations to enable unconnected multi-employer CDC schemes came into force today (31 July), as set out in the government’s workplace pensions updated roadmap. The government laid the regulations for multi-employer CDC arrangements in October 2025, aiming to allow the expansion of CDC schemes to more employers. “Today’s announcement is a landmark moment for UK pensions and a major step towards making...

July 31, 2026
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