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Simon’s weekly wrap: Private credit, pension surprises and Trump tariffs

Moneyweb | 24 Apr 2026

This week we looked at US private credit risks, pension benefits that don't always go where you think, markets hitting new highs after every crisis, and Trump's tariff war. ...

Health insurers urge government to continue rebate discounts for Australians over 65s on low incomes, including aged pension (Private Healthcare Australia)

Public Technologies | 23 Apr 2026

) Health insurers are calling on the Government to exempt Australians aged over 65 on low incomes - including those on the Age Pension - from changes to the Private Health Insurance Rebate, warning the move could force vulnerable people to drop their cover. Private Healthcare Australia (PHA), the peak body for health insurers, say requiring

Consortia drive Italian pension funds’ access to private markets

IPE | 22 Apr 2026

Italian pension funds expand consortia model, boosting scale, cutting costs and deepening private markets exposure ...

UK pension funds face ‘huge’ costs to sell private assets

Financial Times | 22 Apr 2026

Industry regulator has written to 58 schemes to warn about their exposure to hard-to-sell investments ...

New call for spouses to inherit full amount of State or private pensions

Daily Record | 20 Apr 2026

An online petition argues that it’s ‘not not just about money - it’s about dignity, fairness, and the recognition of lifelong partnerships’. ...

Africa’s growing pension assets yet to unlock private market investment

Business Day Online | 14 Apr 2026

Domestic institutional capital across Africa has expanded over the past

Europe's biggest pension investor eyes private markets boost

Khaleejtimes | 13 Apr 2026

Europe's biggest pension investor, APG, will increase its allocation to private markets to just over 30% and sees current credit market flux as a potential buying opportunity, its chief investment officer for private investments told Reuters. APG invests around 600 billion euros ($702.00 billion) for clients including ABP, the Netherlands' biggest

Keep private equity out of pension plans

The Bismarck Tribune | 11 Apr 2026

Oh, the irony. Just as market headlines

North American pension funds stick with private credit bets despite risks

Invezz | 09 Apr 2026

Several major North American pension systems are maintaining their exposure to private credit investments despite increasing stress within the sector, as per a Reuters report. Among them, the California State Teachers’ Retirement System continues to hold positions in private credit funds, including those managed by Blue Owl Capital Inc. According

HMRC issues "look twice" warning to UK workers over accessing private pensions

The Mirror | 09 Apr 2026

In a stark warning, HMRC urged people to "check before you dip" ...

Generational wealth gap is closing as under 40s build up private pensions

The Daily Mail | 09 Apr 2026

Younger adults are not as badly off compared to older generations as feared because their private pension wealth has been under-estimated, a new report shows. ...

Standard Life launches private markets pension default

Financial Planning Today | 08 Apr 2026

Pensions and retirement savings provider Standard Life has launched a new pension default known as Future Opportunities which has a significant focus on private markets. The company said the default will help drive better member outcomes by embracing private markets. It is available for selection as a default by new and existing business across

Keep private equity, private credit out of pension plan

Herald & Review - Decatur | 04 Apr 2026

Oh, the irony. Just as market headlines

Terry Savage: Keep private equity, private credit out of your pension plan

Herald & Review - Decatur | 04 Apr 2026

Just as market headlines reveal huge worries about“ private credit” and“ private equity,” the Labor Department has proposed new guidelines to allow those very same instruments to be included in the 401 plans of unsophisticated individuals. ...

Standard Life launches private markets-focused pension default

IPE | 01 Apr 2026

Future Opportunities is latest evolution of the provider’s sustainable multi-asset strategy and builds on existing lifestyle strategy, incorporating access to private markets ...

Germany passes private pension overhaul to drive equity investment

IPE | 30 Mar 2026

Germany approves equity-focused pension reform with cost caps, raising concerns over second pillar competition ...

Sale of private sector contact centre business to focus on public sector and pensions businesses (Capita plc)

Public Technologies | 26 Mar 2026

) This transaction will be value accretive and will unlock a material overhead reduction as we remove further complexity from the Group. The Group expects to deliver approximately 200bps improvement in adjusted operating margin by 2027 (against the 2025 Group adjusted operating margin of 5.2%). We will be taking actions to deliver annualised

Market-bases finance and private market expansion: implications for supervision (EIOPA - European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority)

Public Technologies | 25 Mar 2026

) Description Market-based finance channels savings to borrowers through markets and securities rather than banks. Historically it was dominated by public equity and bond markets, offering access, transparency, liquidity and price discovery, while private markets were smaller. Since the early 2000s, in the U.S, listings have fallen and more funding

Private credit - Should I be worried about the headlines (XPS Pensions Group plc)

Public Technologies | 25 Mar 2026

) ? 25 Mar 2026 Private credit has come under the spotlight recently, following a number of retail funds gating redemptions

Private sector drives pension surge as CPS enters new phase

Business Day Online | 24 Mar 2026

Nigeria’s Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) is undergoing its most defining shift since inception, with the private sector emerging as the read more Private sector drives pension surge as CPS enters new phase ...

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2-time Super Bowl champion OT Donovan Smith announces retirement

Marietta Daily Journal | 27 Apr 2026

Nine-year veteran offensive tackle Donovan Smith announced his retirement from football on Sunday. ...

Sacramento animal shelter manager, accused of racism in LA, removed from role

Sacramento Bee | 26 Apr 2026

Front Street Animal Shelter’s Staycee Dains is no longer serving as the acting shelter operations manager, according to the shelter’s interim manager. ...

HOMICIDE HERO: Retired cop Hank Idsinga solved some of Toronto's biggest murders

Toronto Sun | 26 Apr 2026

Mark Moore was a piece of work.Advertisement 2 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account.Get exclusive access

Two-time Super Bowl winner announces retirement with emotional social media post

The Daily Mail | 26 Apr 2026

The 32-year-old made the announcement via his Instagram account on Sunday, reflecting on a journey that took him from a second-round pick to a star tackle. ...

Retired IT analyst becomes seventh person to win Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?

London Evening Standard | 26 Apr 2026

Roman Dubowski said he ‘had to have a cup of tea’ afterwards. ...

Steve Kerr: If Stephen Curry and Draymond Green were retiring this year, we'd all go out together

Yahoo Daily News | 26 Apr 2026

HoopsHype Sun, 26 April 2026 at 7:34 pm UTC·1 min read For another year, right? Steve Kerr: Yeah, another year each on their contracts. And I don’t want to

The mistake that can cost retirees, and how to avoid it

Usatoday | 26 Apr 2026

Granddaughter buys back grandma’s home in emotional surprise “Are you kidding?!” A car ride in Illinois turns unforgettable when a granddaughter tells her grandmother she bought back her old home. Although retirement accounts like 401(k)s and traditional IRAs allow you to deduct your contributions from your taxable income, you don't get to avoid

‘Duck Dynasty’ Star John Godwin Semi-Retires After 25 Years in Emotional Revival Episode

New York Post | 26 Apr 2026

More On: reality tv Is Bobbi Althoff Mormon? All About The Cast Of ‘The Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives: Orange County’ Who Leaked The ‘Summer HouseReunion Audio? Decider Breaks Down The Prime Suspects In Bravo’s Investigation Amanda Batula Fiercely Defends West Wilson Relationship In Leaked Audio From The ‘Summer

Ted Young retires as Clarksville boys basketball coach after 27 seasons

Leaf Chronicle | 26 Apr 2026

TSSAA boys basketball highlights of Rossview's win over Clarksville Israel Dillard and JiYair Rose led Rossview to a 76-53 win over rival Clarksville in its

Wahls delivers retirement remarks in Iowa Senate

Globe Gazette | 26 Apr 2026

DES MOINES — State Sen. Zach Wahls, D-Coralville, who is running for U.S. Senate in Iowa, delivered his retirement remarks in the Iowa Senate this week. ...

Ex-Arsenal star Aaron Ramsey sets incredible London Marathon time just weeks after retiring

The Mirror | 26 Apr 2026

Former Wales captain and Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey has completed the London Marathon in an impressive time, just weeks after announcing his retirement from football ...

Four hidden drags on your retirement portfolio: Bill Smith

Cleveland | 26 Apr 2026

Guest columnist Bill Smith, RICP�, MRFC� is the CEO and founder of W.A. Smith Financial Group. ...

How much is needed in an ISA to target a £766.60 weekly passive income?

The Motley Fool | 26 Apr 2026

As of April 2025, the median annual earnings for full-time employees in the UK is £766.60 a week, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). That’s a sufficiently good salary to live on but what if you could earn it as passive income? Let’s calculate what it would take to say goodbye to that office job for good. Working towards

MAC condemns retired officer for pro-Beijing remarks

Taipei Times | 26 Apr 2026

By Chen Yu-fu / Staff reporter, with CNA The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) condemned a retired naval officer yesterday for making pro-Beijing remarks at a Chinese military event, and voiced support for legal changes to address such conduct. According to Chinese media, former lieutenant commander Lu Li-shih (呂禮詩) visited Chinese naval vessels in

New IHO digital mapping standard effectively retires 'Sea of Japan' label, Korea says

Korea Times | 26 Apr 2026

A new digital mapping standard adopted by the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) is drawing attention for what it means for Japan's long-standing push to

City looks to trim staff through early retirements, payouts

The Eagle-Tribune | 26 Apr 2026

METHUEN — The city is looking this budget season to substantially cut costs through measures that include staff reductions. ...

Here’s how a jittery stock market might help you retire years early!

The Motley Fool | 26 Apr 2026

What happens when the stock market enters a period of volatility, like we have seen over recent weeks? One answer is: panic. Some investors worry about what such volatility means and where it might lead. But that is only one part of the story. Some calm investors who take a long-term approach to investing seize the opportunities that stock market

Liz Weston: What is the ‘earnings test,’ and how does it apply to my retire-at-62 plan?

The Oregonian | 26 Apr 2026

Dear Liz: I’ll be 62 next year. I planned to start taking my Social Security of about $2,600 a month and just put that check into an investment account until I retire. ...

Gene D'Adamo, former Republic Media exec, to retire from Pulliam Trust

Azcentral | 26 Apr 2026

The Arizona Republic. Here for it. Are you? You can play a vital role in supporting local journalism that you and your community can trust. Subscribe today. Arizona Republic Gene D'Adamo, president and CEO of the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust, will retire in January 2027 after a nearly 40-year career.D'Adamo started the Season for Sharing

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2-time Super Bowl champion OT Donovan Smith announces retirement

Marietta Daily Journal | 27 Apr 2026

Nine-year veteran offensive tackle Donovan Smith announced his retirement from football on Sunday. ...

Sacramento animal shelter manager, accused of racism in LA, removed from role

Sacramento Bee | 26 Apr 2026

Front Street Animal Shelter’s Staycee Dains is no longer serving as the acting shelter operations manager, according to the shelter’s interim manager. ...

HOMICIDE HERO: Retired cop Hank Idsinga solved some of Toronto's biggest murders

Toronto Sun | 26 Apr 2026

Mark Moore was a piece of work.Advertisement 2 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account.Get exclusive access

Two-time Super Bowl winner announces retirement with emotional social media post

The Daily Mail | 26 Apr 2026

The 32-year-old made the announcement via his Instagram account on Sunday, reflecting on a journey that took him from a second-round pick to a star tackle. ...

Retired IT analyst becomes seventh person to win Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?

London Evening Standard | 26 Apr 2026

Roman Dubowski said he ‘had to have a cup of tea’ afterwards. ...

Steve Kerr: If Stephen Curry and Draymond Green were retiring this year, we'd all go out together

Yahoo Daily News | 26 Apr 2026

HoopsHype Sun, 26 April 2026 at 7:34 pm UTC·1 min read For another year, right? Steve Kerr: Yeah, another year each on their contracts. And I don’t want to

The mistake that can cost retirees, and how to avoid it

Usatoday | 26 Apr 2026

Granddaughter buys back grandma’s home in emotional surprise “Are you kidding?!” A car ride in Illinois turns unforgettable when a granddaughter tells her grandmother she bought back her old home. Although retirement accounts like 401(k)s and traditional IRAs allow you to deduct your contributions from your taxable income, you don't get to avoid

‘Duck Dynasty’ Star John Godwin Semi-Retires After 25 Years in Emotional Revival Episode

New York Post | 26 Apr 2026

More On: reality tv Is Bobbi Althoff Mormon? All About The Cast Of ‘The Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives: Orange County’ Who Leaked The ‘Summer HouseReunion Audio? Decider Breaks Down The Prime Suspects In Bravo’s Investigation Amanda Batula Fiercely Defends West Wilson Relationship In Leaked Audio From The ‘Summer

Ted Young retires as Clarksville boys basketball coach after 27 seasons

Leaf Chronicle | 26 Apr 2026

TSSAA boys basketball highlights of Rossview's win over Clarksville Israel Dillard and JiYair Rose led Rossview to a 76-53 win over rival Clarksville in its

Wahls delivers retirement remarks in Iowa Senate

Globe Gazette | 26 Apr 2026

DES MOINES — State Sen. Zach Wahls, D-Coralville, who is running for U.S. Senate in Iowa, delivered his retirement remarks in the Iowa Senate this week. ...

Ex-Arsenal star Aaron Ramsey sets incredible London Marathon time just weeks after retiring

The Mirror | 26 Apr 2026

Former Wales captain and Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey has completed the London Marathon in an impressive time, just weeks after announcing his retirement from football ...

Four hidden drags on your retirement portfolio: Bill Smith

Cleveland | 26 Apr 2026

Guest columnist Bill Smith, RICP�, MRFC� is the CEO and founder of W.A. Smith Financial Group. ...

How much is needed in an ISA to target a £766.60 weekly passive income?

The Motley Fool | 26 Apr 2026

As of April 2025, the median annual earnings for full-time employees in the UK is £766.60 a week, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). That’s a sufficiently good salary to live on but what if you could earn it as passive income? Let’s calculate what it would take to say goodbye to that office job for good. Working towards

MAC condemns retired officer for pro-Beijing remarks

Taipei Times | 26 Apr 2026

By Chen Yu-fu / Staff reporter, with CNA The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) condemned a retired naval officer yesterday for making pro-Beijing remarks at a Chinese military event, and voiced support for legal changes to address such conduct. According to Chinese media, former lieutenant commander Lu Li-shih (呂禮詩) visited Chinese naval vessels in

New IHO digital mapping standard effectively retires 'Sea of Japan' label, Korea says

Korea Times | 26 Apr 2026

A new digital mapping standard adopted by the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) is drawing attention for what it means for Japan's long-standing push to

City looks to trim staff through early retirements, payouts

The Eagle-Tribune | 26 Apr 2026

METHUEN — The city is looking this budget season to substantially cut costs through measures that include staff reductions. ...

Here’s how a jittery stock market might help you retire years early!

The Motley Fool | 26 Apr 2026

What happens when the stock market enters a period of volatility, like we have seen over recent weeks? One answer is: panic. Some investors worry about what such volatility means and where it might lead. But that is only one part of the story. Some calm investors who take a long-term approach to investing seize the opportunities that stock market

Liz Weston: What is the ‘earnings test,’ and how does it apply to my retire-at-62 plan?

The Oregonian | 26 Apr 2026

Dear Liz: I’ll be 62 next year. I planned to start taking my Social Security of about $2,600 a month and just put that check into an investment account until I retire. ...

Gene D'Adamo, former Republic Media exec, to retire from Pulliam Trust

Azcentral | 26 Apr 2026

The Arizona Republic. Here for it. Are you? You can play a vital role in supporting local journalism that you and your community can trust. Subscribe today. Arizona Republic Gene D'Adamo, president and CEO of the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust, will retire in January 2027 after a nearly 40-year career.D'Adamo started the Season for Sharing

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