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Call for pensions to be able to tap into private markets

Changing pensions rules to allow investments in private markets would benefit consumers and the country, according to the CEO of one of Ireland's leading investment firms.

Business • 30 Jul

New pension comparison tool launched to track funds

A new online comparison platform has been launched which tracks the performance of hundreds of pension funds.

Business • 24 Jul

The pension auto-enrolment scheme is called "My Future Fund" and is designed to help over 800,000 workers to begin saving for their retirement

1-in-4 firms to take action for pension auto-enrolment

One-in-four businesses in Ireland have yet to take any action to prepare for the introduction of pension auto-enrolment ahead of its launch on 1 January 2026, according to a new survey.

Business • 22 Jul

New awareness campaign for pension auto-enrolment scheme

A national campaign has been launched to raise awareness of the new pension auto-enrolment scheme which is now called "My Future Fund".

Business • 07 Jul

Price pinch taking toll on pension savings

The high cost of living in Ireland is taking a major toll on pension savings, according to 60% of financial advisors surveyed.

Business • 09 Jun

CIÉ pensioners have not received an increase in 17 years

Increase of up to 5% proposed for CIÉ pensioners

An agreement has been reached between the CIÉ Group and the company's Trade Union Group (TUG) in relation to both of CIÉ's pension schemes.

Business • 15 May

Over 80% of those surveyed were not aware of the pension auto-enrolment scheme being introduced later this year.

Almost 60% of workers not on track to retire comfortably

Almost 60% of Irish workers feel they're not on track for a reasonable standard of living in retirement, a new survey shows.

Business • 31 Mar

FIRE has become popular with younger people looking to escape the rat race and achieve a greater work-life balance.

Playing with FIRE: How to retire in your 30s or 40s

It may seem like a distant dream for most, but retiring in your 30s or 40s is viewed as a realistic goal for those following the FIRE movement.

Business • 27 Jan

Today's CSO figures show that pension coverage remained greatest among workers aged 45 to 54 years at 80%

67% of workers have pension coverage of some form - CSO

New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that awareness of the Government Auto Enrolment Retirement Savings Scheme, which is due to start next September, increased in 2024.

Business • 19 Dec 24

The Personal Retirement Savings Account (PRSA) market has grown by 170% in the last 12 months

Royal London Ireland enters PRSA market

Royal London Ireland has announced its entry into the Personal Retirement Savings Account (PRSA) market here.

Business • 25 Nov 24

Call for school secretaries to get public service pension

The trade union Fórsa is to resume a campaign for school secretaries and caretakers to be given access to the public service pension scheme.

Business • 20 Nov 24

Retired workers at An Post will see an increase in pensionable pay of 2% effective from 1 January 2024

Pension increases approved for retired An Post, eir staff

Pension increases for retired workers at An Post and eir have received ministerial approval.

Ireland • 04 Nov 24

Last year, Ireland ranked 13 on the index.

Ireland's pension system ranking drops to 18th place

Ireland's pension system ranking has dropped to 18th place when compared with global peers, a new report shows.

Business • 15 Oct 24

69% said they plan on using a State pension to fund their retirement

21% have no financial arrangements for retirement - CCPC

21% of adults here do not have any financial arrangements in place for retirement, a new survey has found.

Business • 20 Sep 24

The SFT is a limit on how much a person can have in their pension pot and currently stands at €2m.

Plans for Standard Fund Threshold to rise to €2.8m

The Government has announced plans to increase the amount of money high earners can have in their pension pot without facing a significant tax bill.

Business • 19 Sep 24

40% highlighted the gender pay gap as a significant contributor to the disparity in savings.

Men contributing more than women to pension savings

Over 90% of financial advisors report that men are contributing more to their pensions their women.

Business • 05 Jun 24

There are about 800,000 workers in the State who have no occupational or private pension

Govt publishes bill paving way for pension auto-enrolment

The Government has published a bill which will pave the way for 800,000 workers to be brought into a pension scheme for the first time.

Business • 05 Apr 24

68% of respondents think there is a pension disparity between men and women

More women than men will rely on State pension - survey

More women than men will rely on the State pension when they retire, new research suggests.

Business • 05 Mar 24

77% of workers aged 45 to 54 had some form of pension coverage

A third of workers have no cover outside of State pension

68% of workers aged between 20 and 69 have some form of pension cover outside of the State pension, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show.

Business • 26 Feb 24

Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys said today that putting off the auto enrolment pension for another couple of years is 'simply is not an option'

Putting off auto-enrolment pension scheme 'not an option'

The State's new auto-enrolment pension scheme will be delivered in 2024 with the first enrolments expected by the end of this year, the Minister for Social Protection has pledged.

Ireland • 01 Feb 24

The Standard Fund Threshold was introduced in December 2005 and currently stands at €2m

Pensions - McGrath to review Standard Fund Threshold

The Minister for Finance Michael McGrath has started a targeted review of the Standard Fund Threshold (SFT) regime.

Business • 14 Dec 23

The results were gathered as part of research carried out among 16,000 respondents across 15 European countries

Irish citizens not confident of their pension coverage

Just one in every three Irish citizens are confident that their public and occupational pension can ensure their standard of living in retirement, new research has revealed.

Business • 28 Nov 23

Pension contributions come with significant tax benefits

Pensions 'best show in town' for tax relief

Investing in a pension is the 'best show in town' for mitigating against personal taxation, according to one investment specialist.

Business • 28 Sep 23

Bank of Ireland said that 38% of people are thinking more about retirement planning but only 22% are seeking professional advice in this area

62% of pension holders worry about not saving enough

Only 46% of people understand how pensions work, while just 39% are aware of the tax breaks associated with having a pension, new research from Bank of Ireland reveals.

Business • 27 Sep 23

Women are more likely than men to be unaware of the plans

Lack of knowledge about pension auto-enrolment - survey

New research has found that the public's knowledge of Government plans to introduce pension auto-enrolment are poor, with 70% of people surveyed stating they were unaware.

Business • 22 Aug 23