Pensions Analysis: Pension auto-enrolment in danger of turning into a ‘Where’s Wally?’ exerciseGoodbody pensions head Jim Connolly argues the plan could be truly valuable if the government learns from other country’s mistakes and gets it right
Sponsored Auto-enrolment may be challenging for smaller companies – but it can be doneWhile the new scheme is a positive move, some businesses may need more support to make it a success
Sponsored Universal retirement plans risk becoming a recipe for disasterEven for employees opting for auto-enrolment, careful financial planning is still essential, warn experts
UK Grant Thornton hit with £40,000 fine by UK audit watchdog Firm failed to comply with regulatory frameworks in the audit of a local authority pension fund
Pensions Explainer: what is the new pension auto-enrolment scheme and why does it matterThe auto-enrolment scheme has been a long time in the making but it can be transformative for the Irish pensions system, writes Hilary Larkin of Mazars Ireland
Pensions Cabinet to approve auto-enrolment pensions schemeLong-awaited scheme will impact 800,000 workers in the private sector
Personal Finance It’s time for the government to stop eroding retirees’ incomeA review of the €2 million standard fund threshold must lead to changes
Pensions LGIM to double assets managed by Dublin office to $500bn on back of pension market growthThe London-based asset management giant first established an office in Dublin 2018 and currently manages around $200 billion of assets here
Tax €2m threshold for pension tax relief making it harder to attract top talent, businesses warnThe government is reviewing a regime that means pension pots above €2m are not eligible for tax relief. Companies say the cap must be indexed to inflation
Pensions Workers will have right to stay in job until they reach state pension age of 66Contracts that set a mandatory retirement age which is below the state pension age will not be enforceable
Personal Finance Personal finance: How to make the most of the money in your pension potWhen it comes to drawing down your pension, careful consideration is required
Pensions One in three workers have no private pensionThe rate of private pension coverage improved slightly in 2023 compared to a year earlier, according to the Central Statistics Office
Taxation Boost pension thresholds and equalise rights for private sector taxpayers, says KPMGThe Big Four accountancy firm issued recommendations to the Department of Finance in response to a public consultation
Finance The Freedom Kit: The guide to investing at every stage of your lifeWomen live longer than men and so need a different financial strategy that works long-term and incorporates their different life stages. Here’s how to do it
Personal Finance Hitting key life milestones later? Make sure your retirement plan is keeping paceWe are all living longer, and our financial strategies need to reflect that
Sponsored Pensions set for the biggest changes in history with auto-enrolmentChange is in the air for the industry in Ireland with new system a catalyst for a pivotal year for the future of the sector
Pensions Heather Humphreys set to launch tender for landmark auto-enrolment schemeHumphrey’s department has already run the pre-qualification stage of the tender to operate the landmark pension scheme
Personal Finance Dreaming of a comfortable retirement? Make sure your plans are realisticWe all dream of the day when our time is our own, but the question is whether we can afford that dream
Companies Mexican burrito chain Tolteca to shutter all four restaurants in DublinThe restaurant chain is the latest food business to close in the reeling hospitality sector
Politics Public service pensions liability jumps to €175bnPaschal Donohoe has described the €26 billion increase since 2018 as ‘undoubtedly large’ but said that it would be paid out over the next 70 years