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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 ...

Retirement News

Brandon Phillips signs 1-day contract with Reds to retire with the club he calls his 'home'

Traverse City Record-Eagle | 25 Apr 2026

The Cincinnati Reds have signed Brandon Phillips to a ceremonial one-day contract to ensure the four-time Gold Glove Award winner would retire a Red. Phillips also was inducted into the Reds Hall of Fame on Saturday. He spent 11 seasons ...

Brandon Phillips signs 1-day contract with Reds to retire with club he calls his 'home'

Tribune Star | 25 Apr 2026

The Cincinnati Reds signed Brandon Phillips to a ceremonial one-day contract on Saturday to ensure the four-time Gold Glove Award winner would retire a Red. ...

Retired Changi, Seletar airport fire hoses upcycled into hammocks for lions, monkeys

Straits Times | 25 Apr 2026

More than 20 unserviceable fire hoses were used to make the hammocks. ...

Retirements, resignations, hirings, other Davenport School personnel news

Quad-City Times | 25 Apr 2026

See the personnel items from the March 23 agenda of the Davenport Community School District. The board met at the Achievement Service Center, 2nd Floor, 1702 N. Main St., Davenport. ...

Iga Swiatek retires at Madrid Open due to illness as tough 2026 continues

The Independent | 25 Apr 2026

The Pole revealed afterwards that she has been battling a virus

The Fuel Math That Killed Lufthansa CityLine's Bombardier CRJ900 Fleet Overnight

Simple Flying | 25 Apr 2026

The abrupt closure of Lufthansa CityLine marks one of the clearest recent examples of

Who is Brandon Phillips’ wife Jade Cargill? WWE superstar attending the Reds legend’s retirement ceremony

The Times of India | 25 Apr 2026

Former Cincinnati Reds star Brandon Phillips is getting a special goodbye from the team where he built his legacy. The former second baseman is set to sign a one-day contract with the Reds on Saturday so he can officially retire with the franchise. On the same day, he will also be honored with induction into the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame.As fans

US monitoring ‘concerning’ UK prosecution of retired pastor who preached John 3:16 near hospital

Fox News | 25 Apr 2026

A retired pastor in the United Kingdom is awaiting a ruling after standing trial Wednesday on criminal charges stemming from a gospel sermon he preached near a hospital.

Phillips signs 1-day deal, retires with 'home' Reds

ESPN | 25 Apr 2026

Cincinnati signed Brandon Phillips to a ceremonial one-day contract to ensure the four-time Gold Glove Award winner would retire a Red. ...

Wahls delivers his retirement remarks in the Iowa Senate

The Valley News | 25 Apr 2026

“When I was first elected, I never would have believed that I would become the youngest-ever Democratic leader — or the youngest-ever former Democratic leader,” Wahls said. ...

Brandon Phillips officially retires with Cincinnati Reds

Cincinnati.com | 25 Apr 2026

Show Caption Hide Caption WATCH: Brandon Phillips signs 1-day contract with Cincinnati Reds Brandon Phillips signed a 1-day contract to retire as a Cincinnati Red on Saturday, April 25. Brandon Phillips signed a one-day contract to officially retire as a member of the Cincinnati Reds.Phillips will be inducted into the team's Hall of Fame prior to

Phillips signs one-day contract with Reds to retire

TSN Canada | 25 Apr 2026

CINCINNATI -- The Reds signed Brandon Phillips to a ceremonial one-day contract Saturday to ensure the four-time Gold Glove Award winner would retire with the team. “It was a dream come true,” Phillips said. “For me to officially retire, this was the only place I wanted to do it. For

Phillips signs one-day contract with Reds to retire with the club he calls his ‘home’

TSN Canada | 25 Apr 2026

CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds signed Brandon Phillips to a ceremonial one-day contract on Saturday to ensure the four-time Gold Glove Award winner would retire a Red. “It was a dream come true,” Phillips said. “For me to officially retire, this was the only place I wanted to do it. For

Asbury city administrator to retire

Telegraph Herald | 25 Apr 2026

ASBURY, Iowa — The long-serving city administrator of Asbury will retire this year. ...

Ailing Iga Swiatek retires in Madrid Open third round

Straits Times | 25 Apr 2026

The former world No. 1 retired with a gastrointestinal illness and left the court in tears. ...

Swiatek retires with illness in Madrid Open third round

CTV | 25 Apr 2026

Iga Swiatek was forced to

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Brandon Phillips signs 1-day contract with Reds to retire with the club he calls his 'home'

Traverse City Record-Eagle | 25 Apr 2026

The Cincinnati Reds have signed Brandon Phillips to a ceremonial one-day contract to ensure the four-time Gold Glove Award winner would retire a Red. Phillips also was inducted into the Reds Hall of Fame on Saturday. He spent 11 seasons ...

Brandon Phillips signs 1-day contract with Reds to retire with club he calls his 'home'

Tribune Star | 25 Apr 2026

The Cincinnati Reds signed Brandon Phillips to a ceremonial one-day contract on Saturday to ensure the four-time Gold Glove Award winner would retire a Red. ...

Retired Changi, Seletar airport fire hoses upcycled into hammocks for lions, monkeys

Straits Times | 25 Apr 2026

More than 20 unserviceable fire hoses were used to make the hammocks. ...

Retirements, resignations, hirings, other Davenport School personnel news

Quad-City Times | 25 Apr 2026

See the personnel items from the March 23 agenda of the Davenport Community School District. The board met at the Achievement Service Center, 2nd Floor, 1702 N. Main St., Davenport. ...

Iga Swiatek retires at Madrid Open due to illness as tough 2026 continues

The Independent | 25 Apr 2026

The Pole revealed afterwards that she has been battling a virus

The Fuel Math That Killed Lufthansa CityLine's Bombardier CRJ900 Fleet Overnight

Simple Flying | 25 Apr 2026

The abrupt closure of Lufthansa CityLine marks one of the clearest recent examples of

Who is Brandon Phillips’ wife Jade Cargill? WWE superstar attending the Reds legend’s retirement ceremony

The Times of India | 25 Apr 2026

Former Cincinnati Reds star Brandon Phillips is getting a special goodbye from the team where he built his legacy. The former second baseman is set to sign a one-day contract with the Reds on Saturday so he can officially retire with the franchise. On the same day, he will also be honored with induction into the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame.As fans

US monitoring ‘concerning’ UK prosecution of retired pastor who preached John 3:16 near hospital

Fox News | 25 Apr 2026

A retired pastor in the United Kingdom is awaiting a ruling after standing trial Wednesday on criminal charges stemming from a gospel sermon he preached near a hospital.

Phillips signs 1-day deal, retires with 'home' Reds

ESPN | 25 Apr 2026

Cincinnati signed Brandon Phillips to a ceremonial one-day contract to ensure the four-time Gold Glove Award winner would retire a Red. ...

Wahls delivers his retirement remarks in the Iowa Senate

The Valley News | 25 Apr 2026

“When I was first elected, I never would have believed that I would become the youngest-ever Democratic leader — or the youngest-ever former Democratic leader,” Wahls said. ...

Brandon Phillips officially retires with Cincinnati Reds

Cincinnati.com | 25 Apr 2026

Show Caption Hide Caption WATCH: Brandon Phillips signs 1-day contract with Cincinnati Reds Brandon Phillips signed a 1-day contract to retire as a Cincinnati Red on Saturday, April 25. Brandon Phillips signed a one-day contract to officially retire as a member of the Cincinnati Reds.Phillips will be inducted into the team's Hall of Fame prior to

Phillips signs one-day contract with Reds to retire

TSN Canada | 25 Apr 2026

CINCINNATI -- The Reds signed Brandon Phillips to a ceremonial one-day contract Saturday to ensure the four-time Gold Glove Award winner would retire with the team. “It was a dream come true,” Phillips said. “For me to officially retire, this was the only place I wanted to do it. For

Phillips signs one-day contract with Reds to retire with the club he calls his ‘home’

TSN Canada | 25 Apr 2026

CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds signed Brandon Phillips to a ceremonial one-day contract on Saturday to ensure the four-time Gold Glove Award winner would retire a Red. “It was a dream come true,” Phillips said. “For me to officially retire, this was the only place I wanted to do it. For

Asbury city administrator to retire

Telegraph Herald | 25 Apr 2026

ASBURY, Iowa — The long-serving city administrator of Asbury will retire this year. ...

Ailing Iga Swiatek retires in Madrid Open third round

Straits Times | 25 Apr 2026

The former world No. 1 retired with a gastrointestinal illness and left the court in tears. ...

Swiatek retires with illness in Madrid Open third round

CTV | 25 Apr 2026

Iga Swiatek was forced to

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