Following their pension victory, France’s Socialists target a tax on billionaires in the budget.
October 14, 2025, Paris, France Olivier Fauré, the Member of Parliament and First Secretary of the French Socialist Party, is pushing to include a wealth tax on billionaires in the 2026 budget. This initiative comes as discussions ramp up within parliament, particularly after Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu made significant concessions regarding pension reforms. During a […]
EUR/GBP drops to around 0.8700 as French government considers delaying pension reforms
EUR/GBP Update During the early hours of Wednesday’s European session, the EUR/GBP exchange rate dropped to about 0.8705. The euro continues to show weakness against the British pound following French President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to reappoint Sébastien Lecornu as prime minister. Later on, Eurozone industrial production data for August is set to be released. Prime […]
French Prime Minister supports halting Macron’s pension reform to protect the government
French Prime Minister’s Support for Pension Reform Cancellation Amid No-Confidence Vote French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has expressed his backing for putting a halt to the contentious 2023 pension reform as a significant no-confidence vote approaches this week. This reform, which increased the retirement age from 62 to 64, was a key initiative during Emmanuel […]
My mother was a New York police officer who sacrificed her life for the city, but the state won’t provide her pension to support my orphaned siblings.
Genesis Villela recalls being the most enthusiastic parent at her twins’ graduation in 2023, cheering loudly as Peter and Delilah walked across the stage. But in the midst of the celebration, a painful reminder hit her hard: her mother was gone. “I just don’t have her here,” the 28-year-old Bronx resident confessed, sharing her grief […]
Friday Footnotes: Discredit PwC and Risk Your Pension; Most IRS Functions Are Inactive | 10.10.25
Footnotes Footnotes offers a selection of narratives about the accounting field, curated by actual individuals, and is published every Friday at 5pm ET. Audit Missing State Library Inventory Data Valued at $215 MillionA recent audit from the Comptroller of Public Accounts revealed that over $215 million in assets belonging to the Connecticut State Library were […]
Leading French union figure calls for a complete overhaul of the pension system
Political Shifts in France Regarding Pension Reforms Momentum is growing to abolish the unpopular pension reform in France, especially after the recent collapse of the country’s third government in under a year. Currently, the majority of parties in the National Assembly are advocating for a rollback of these reforms. Former Prime Minister Elisabeth Born, who […]
French PM suggests easing pension reforms to appeal to the left
Political Developments in France France’s acting prime minister, Sébastien Lecornu, has indicated that the chance of an immediate election has diminished. This comes after allies of President Emmanuel Macron suggested putting a pause on his pension reform, while they engaged in final discussions regarding a budget agreement. On Wednesday, during the initial day of a […]
Pension Funds in Australia Could Increase Pressure During a Liquidity Crisis
Australia’s Pension Funds and Financial Stability The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) recently assessed the country’s financial system, highlighting the significant size of its pension funds. These funds could exacerbate stress in times of major market liquidity disruptions. In its October Financial Stability Review, released on Thursday, the RBA emphasized the need to manage the […]
Significant victory for NJEA members regarding pension rights
Murphy signs the intrusion law In a significant win for NJEA members, Governor Murphy has enacted law S2078/A1675. This legislation returns many educators to their original pension tier, addressing the issue for those who experienced career breaks of over two years. Affected individuals, especially women who stepped away to care for family, found themselves in […]
I want to postpone making a decision. I’m 72, have over $1M saved and a pension. I will receive $7.2K monthly in retirement income. How can I avoid some required minimum distributions?
I’m turning 73 soon and have over $1 million saved up. I’ve got a decent pension for half the year, and I work part-time as an alternative teacher a couple of days weekly. Plus, I earn around $10,000 annually from gig work (I document this on my Schedule C). Honestly, I don’t need the money […]