Dying Pension Reform

Vote on lowering pension age to 60 jangles nerves in Uruguay

Public to decide on a union-backed reform that worries the government, economists and markets

World - Financial Times - October 26

A five-decade trend shows the number of workers on pension plans shrank by nearly 75 percent, making this contract objective unlikely.

Business - Inc. - October 29

Taxes rise as chancellor delivers the first Labour budget since 2010

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Experts say big tax bills could result from Rachel Reeves’ move in the Budget

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Advisers race to rethink approach after Rachel Reeves pledges to bring retirement pots under inheritance levy regime

Business - Financial Times - October 31

2025 contribution limit for 401(k) plans is $23,500, up from $23,000 in 2024. IRA contribution limit remains $7,000.

The two sides remain far apart on the issue of the company pension plan.

Business - MarketWatch - November 4

More companies intend to use salary sacrifice arrangements to offset Budget tax rises

World - Financial Times - November 8

Chancellor to set out reform to fragmented local authority funds in Mansion House speech

Business - Financial Times - November 8

PSP acquires AGS from Macquarie and former Heathrow investor Ferrovial

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Concerns over housing targets and plans to make councils merge their pension funds lead the papers.