Retirement Policies News and Social Security & Pension Reform Updates
Andy Burnham devolution push aligns with corporate management trends in the UK
As Andy Burnham sets out his economic priorities, his proposal to decentralise power stands out as the part of his agenda most likely to resonate with business leaders. The approach mirrors ...
Treasury, IRS issue safe harbor for Trump account contributions under tax law
The U.S. Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service are issuing new guidance on contributions to Trump accounts created under the Working Families Tax Cuts. The measure provides a gift ...
House education panel to examine private equity’s role in youth sports commercialization
Congressional scrutiny of private equity’s influence on youth sports is set to intensify with a House subcommittee hearing in Washington on June 30. The session is scheduled for 10:15 a.m. and ...
Nasdaq, NYSE to jointly ring bell for Trump Accounts launch
A new government-backed investment program for children is moving into its formal launch phase, with U.S. exchanges set to take part in a high-profile White House ceremony next week. Trump ...
Supreme Court keeps Fed Governor Lisa Cook in post as firing dispute proceeds
A U.S. Supreme Court ruling keeps Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook on the central bank's board while her challenge to President Donald Trump's dismissal effort moves forward. The decision leaves ...
Government of India announces auction to raise ₹34,000 crore through re-issuance of 6.94% GS 2036
The Government of India announces its plan to raise ₹34,000 crore through the re-issuance of 6.94% GS 2036 security. This issue also includes an option to retain additional subscription of up to ...
UK government steps up effort to reconnect young adults with unclaimed Child Trust Fund savings
A large pool of Child Trust Fund money remains untouched as hundreds of thousands of young adults reach the age when they can access the accounts. More than 750,000 matured accounts are still ...
U.S. institutions face strongman test as Trump pushes election bill
Debate over the stalled Save America Act is sharpening scrutiny of how democratic systems withstand leaders who try to consolidate power. Cases in Hungary, Brazil and the Philippines suggest that ...
Andy Burnham sets out devolution-led economic agenda for UK
With pressure building over how he would steer fiscal policy, Andy Burnham is putting decentralisation at the centre of his plan to revive the UK economy. The prime minister-in-waiting says ...
India's government securities buyback auction approved at ₹7,388.194 crore
In the Reserve Bank of India's government securities buyback auction, investor bids remained much lower than the announced ₹30,000 crore, with the accepted amount settling at ₹7,388.194 crore. ...
UK IT sector needs strategic refocus to support economic growth
Britain's technology industry is struggling to translate innovation into broader economic gains, even as digital adoption and product development continue across the sector. Experts say stronger ...
UK monarchy tax disclosure draws focus to higher royal income
Britain’s monarch is providing an unusual glimpse into royal finances as King Charles III reveals the amount of tax he pays. The disclosure comes as questions persist over the true scale of his ...
England peatland funding expands protection and lowland farming support
England is rolling out nearly £50 million in new peatland funding to cut carbon emissions, strengthen flood and wildfire resilience, and support rural economic activity. The package targets ...
UK government pursues defence spending increase as Starmer focuses on final policy legacy
With roughly three weeks left before an expected handover of power, Keir Starmer is concentrating on defending his domestic record while trying to lock in a limited number of major decisions. His ...
IRA assets swell as 401(k) rollovers drive retirement transfers
U.S. retirement savings are increasingly shifting from workplace plans into individual retirement accounts as more baby boomers reach retirement age. The flow is helping push IRA assets far above ...
Labour leadership transition stretches as Starmer exit timetable points to July decision
Britain is facing an unusually extended midterm handover as Labour sets a timetable that could leave Sir Keir Starmer in place for weeks after announcing his resignation. If the contest is ...
Hartlepool regeneration funding fails to shift political backlash in northern England
A decade of post-Brexit regeneration spending has made Hartlepool the biggest recipient of such funding per head in England, yet economic frustration continues to shape voter sentiment in the ...
Trump nominates former Oklahoma trooper to lead ICE
The leadership change at Immigration and Customs Enforcement comes as the agency expands its operations under President Donald Trump's mass deportation agenda. Lance Schroyer's nomination follows ...
Oklahoma child savings program offers model for Trump Accounts' long-term impact
State-backed child investment programs in Oklahoma and other parts of the U.S. are shaping expectations for Trump Accounts, the new tax-deferred savings vehicles for children. Evidence from a ...
New York primaries deepen Democratic rift before November congressional elections
Progressive victories in New York’s Democratic primaries are intensifying a strategic fight inside the party as it tries to regain control of Congress from Republicans in November. The wins by ...
California billionaire tax measure advances to November vote
Debate over wealth inequality and the political influence of the ultra-rich is intensifying as California voters prepare to weigh a new tax proposal. The measure places a one-time 5% levy on the ...
