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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 ...

Trading 212 Pushes into Private Pensions After Five-Year Wait

Finance Magnates | 18 Mar 2026

Trading 212, an early disruptor of zero-commission trading in the UK and Europe, has secured authorisation from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to offer self-invested personal pensions (SIPPs). The expansion in the trading platforms’ product suite has been some time in the making. According to the Financial Times, the FCA had granted approval

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'One Final Mission' for White Ferns great Suzie Bates before retirement

RNZ | 23 Apr 2026

One of New Zealand's most celebrated cricketers has announced her retirement from the international game, but not before one last crack at a another world title. Suzie Bates has announced that after a 20-year career, the T20 World Cup in England in June/July will be the final time she plays for the White Ferns. The 38-year-old's been a fixture in

Virginia Tech athletic director Whit Babcock set to retire

The Roanoke Times | 23 Apr 2026

Whit Babcock’s tenure as Virginia Tech’s athletics director will end after 12-plus years. ...

Alec Baldwin’s reportedly not retiring; he’s being pushed out of Hollywood

The Porterville Recorder | 23 Apr 2026

In reading about the star-studded guest list at Jack Quaid’s Australia wedding over the weekend, one might assume that Alec Baldwin is back on Hollywood’s A-list. Quaid, the actor son of Dennis Quaid and Meg Ryan, reportedly married his “The ...

What happens if Justice Samuel Alito retires from the Supreme Court

The Independent | 23 Apr 2026

Trump praised Alito as ‘a great justice’ and said that he is prepared to appoint a replacement

Retiring Kentucky AD Mitch Barnhart won’t take new high-paying role at school

Wtop | 23 Apr 2026

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Retiring Kentucky athletic director Mitch Barnhart won’t take on a new high-paying role at the school after all, an announcement coming days after Gov. Andy Beshear questioned decision-making at the school that included Barnhart’s move. Barnhart and University of Kentucky President

KPMG Cutting 10% of U.S. Audit Partners After Voluntary-Retirement Push Falls Short

Wall Street Journal | 23 Apr 2026

Roughly 100 partners are exiting the Big Four accounting firm, some of whom volunteered to retire early, people familiar said. ...

LVMH's Arnault says to talk of retirement in '7-8 years'

Sunnyside Daily Sun | 23 Apr 2026

Bernard Arnault, chief executive of the world's biggest luxury conglomerate LVMH, brushed off speculation of his retirement on Thursday, telling shareholders that "we'll talk about all this again in seven to eight years". ...

Research Finds Guaranteed Income in Retirement Can Actually Help You Live Longer

The Charlotte Observer | 23 Apr 2026

Retirees who turn their savings into a guaranteed monthly income via annuities may live longer, according to new research. A working paper from the National Bureau of Economic Research, or NBER, finds that folks who choose annuities are about 3% less likely to die over the next decade than those managing withdrawals on their own. It’s a small

Cathy Bessant retires as Foundation for the Carolinas CEO. New leader named

The Charlotte Observer | 23 Apr 2026

The former Bank of America executive led the Charlotte philanthropic organization since 2024. ...

Elizabeth Banks to Star In, EP Retirement Home Sex Comedy at Apple TV

The Wrap | 23 Apr 2026

Apple TV is adding to its growing comedy slate, setting a new half-hour series starring and executive produced by four-time Emmy nominee Elizabeth Banks. The untitled series comes from creators Liz Heldens and Matt Ward and is slated to begin production in Los Angeles later this

NHI Announces CFO Succession Plan; John Spaid to Retire, Todd Siefert Named Successor

PR Newswire | 23 Apr 2026

MURFREESBORO, Tenn., April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- National Health Investors, Inc. (NYSE: NHI) announced today that John Spaid, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will retire effective July 1, 2026. To support a seamless transition, the Company will appoint Todd Siefert as Executive Vice President Corporate Finance, effective

Viral LeBron retirement tweet torments Warriors fan after 11 long years: ‘F–kery’

New York Post | 23 Apr 2026

Eleven years ago, Eric Martin cringed as he watched LeBron James dismantle the Atlanta Hawks in Game 3 of the 2015 Eastern Conference Finals with a 37-point triple-double in overtime. The 42-year-old retired sales executive, who’s a Golden State Warriors fan, fired off a tweet from his couch in his home in Phoenix. “Lebron is 30, this

Camila Giorgi returning to tennis after mysterious retirement

New York Post | 23 Apr 2026

Camila Giorgi is set to make a return to tennis after her mysterious retirement two years ago. The 34-year-old Italian, who left the sport to pursue a modeling career, said in response to a fan question on her Instagram story this week that she will return to the court in 2027, according to multiple reports. Giorgi, who hasn’t played since

Microsoft Offers Voluntary Retirement To 8,750 Employees In US

NDTV | 23 Apr 2026

About 7% of the US workforce will be eligible for the buyouts, according to a person familiar with the planning. Microsoft has never previously done buyouts of this scale, said the person, who... ...

Virginia Tech AD Babcock retiring after 12 years

ESPN | 23 Apr 2026

Whit Babcock is retiring as Virginia Tech athletics director and will transition to an advisory role. ...

FEC retires legacy Searchable Electronic Rulemaking System (SERS) (FEC - Federal Election Commission)

Public Technologies | 23 Apr 2026

) WASHINGTON-The Federal Election Commission has retired the Searchable Electronic Rulemaking System (SERS), a legacy tool on the FEC website designed to search and locate documents related to completed and ongoing Commission rulemakings. As a replacement for SERS, the Commission recently launched a new

IRI HONORS ANNIE WEBB WITH 2026 LEADERSHIP AWARD (IRI - Insured Retirement Institute)

Public Technologies | 23 Apr 2026

) Wayne Chopus, President & CEO, IRI, and Paul Richman, Chief Government and Political Affairs Officer, IRI, present the IRI Leadership Award to Annie Webb, AVP, Nationwide at the IRI 2026 Annual Conference. TAMPA, FLORIDA - The Insured Retirement Institute (IRI) presented its Leadership Award to Annie Webb, Associate Vice President, Government

Ford hints Vargo retirement may come before 2028

The Mercury - Manhatten Knasas | 23 Apr 2026

As Riley County commissioners develop plans to restructure county government processes, the timeline for getting that accomplished is becoming clearer. ...

I want to retire like my dad

New Albany Gazette | 23 Apr 2026

Tom Purcell Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day should be expanded. Every April, parents bring their kids to work to envision their future — but why stop at 18? × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. kAm|:55=6\2865 <:5D D9@F=5 DA6?5

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'One Final Mission' for White Ferns great Suzie Bates before retirement

RNZ | 23 Apr 2026

One of New Zealand's most celebrated cricketers has announced her retirement from the international game, but not before one last crack at a another world title. Suzie Bates has announced that after a 20-year career, the T20 World Cup in England in June/July will be the final time she plays for the White Ferns. The 38-year-old's been a fixture in

Virginia Tech athletic director Whit Babcock set to retire

The Roanoke Times | 23 Apr 2026

Whit Babcock’s tenure as Virginia Tech’s athletics director will end after 12-plus years. ...

Alec Baldwin’s reportedly not retiring; he’s being pushed out of Hollywood

The Porterville Recorder | 23 Apr 2026

In reading about the star-studded guest list at Jack Quaid’s Australia wedding over the weekend, one might assume that Alec Baldwin is back on Hollywood’s A-list. Quaid, the actor son of Dennis Quaid and Meg Ryan, reportedly married his “The ...

What happens if Justice Samuel Alito retires from the Supreme Court

The Independent | 23 Apr 2026

Trump praised Alito as ‘a great justice’ and said that he is prepared to appoint a replacement

Retiring Kentucky AD Mitch Barnhart won’t take new high-paying role at school

Wtop | 23 Apr 2026

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Retiring Kentucky athletic director Mitch Barnhart won’t take on a new high-paying role at the school after all, an announcement coming days after Gov. Andy Beshear questioned decision-making at the school that included Barnhart’s move. Barnhart and University of Kentucky President

KPMG Cutting 10% of U.S. Audit Partners After Voluntary-Retirement Push Falls Short

Wall Street Journal | 23 Apr 2026

Roughly 100 partners are exiting the Big Four accounting firm, some of whom volunteered to retire early, people familiar said. ...

LVMH's Arnault says to talk of retirement in '7-8 years'

Sunnyside Daily Sun | 23 Apr 2026

Bernard Arnault, chief executive of the world's biggest luxury conglomerate LVMH, brushed off speculation of his retirement on Thursday, telling shareholders that "we'll talk about all this again in seven to eight years". ...

Research Finds Guaranteed Income in Retirement Can Actually Help You Live Longer

The Charlotte Observer | 23 Apr 2026

Retirees who turn their savings into a guaranteed monthly income via annuities may live longer, according to new research. A working paper from the National Bureau of Economic Research, or NBER, finds that folks who choose annuities are about 3% less likely to die over the next decade than those managing withdrawals on their own. It’s a small

Cathy Bessant retires as Foundation for the Carolinas CEO. New leader named

The Charlotte Observer | 23 Apr 2026

The former Bank of America executive led the Charlotte philanthropic organization since 2024. ...

Elizabeth Banks to Star In, EP Retirement Home Sex Comedy at Apple TV

The Wrap | 23 Apr 2026

Apple TV is adding to its growing comedy slate, setting a new half-hour series starring and executive produced by four-time Emmy nominee Elizabeth Banks. The untitled series comes from creators Liz Heldens and Matt Ward and is slated to begin production in Los Angeles later this

NHI Announces CFO Succession Plan; John Spaid to Retire, Todd Siefert Named Successor

PR Newswire | 23 Apr 2026

MURFREESBORO, Tenn., April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- National Health Investors, Inc. (NYSE: NHI) announced today that John Spaid, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will retire effective July 1, 2026. To support a seamless transition, the Company will appoint Todd Siefert as Executive Vice President Corporate Finance, effective

Viral LeBron retirement tweet torments Warriors fan after 11 long years: ‘F–kery’

New York Post | 23 Apr 2026

Eleven years ago, Eric Martin cringed as he watched LeBron James dismantle the Atlanta Hawks in Game 3 of the 2015 Eastern Conference Finals with a 37-point triple-double in overtime. The 42-year-old retired sales executive, who’s a Golden State Warriors fan, fired off a tweet from his couch in his home in Phoenix. “Lebron is 30, this

Camila Giorgi returning to tennis after mysterious retirement

New York Post | 23 Apr 2026

Camila Giorgi is set to make a return to tennis after her mysterious retirement two years ago. The 34-year-old Italian, who left the sport to pursue a modeling career, said in response to a fan question on her Instagram story this week that she will return to the court in 2027, according to multiple reports. Giorgi, who hasn’t played since

Microsoft Offers Voluntary Retirement To 8,750 Employees In US

NDTV | 23 Apr 2026

About 7% of the US workforce will be eligible for the buyouts, according to a person familiar with the planning. Microsoft has never previously done buyouts of this scale, said the person, who... ...

Virginia Tech AD Babcock retiring after 12 years

ESPN | 23 Apr 2026

Whit Babcock is retiring as Virginia Tech athletics director and will transition to an advisory role. ...

FEC retires legacy Searchable Electronic Rulemaking System (SERS) (FEC - Federal Election Commission)

Public Technologies | 23 Apr 2026

) WASHINGTON-The Federal Election Commission has retired the Searchable Electronic Rulemaking System (SERS), a legacy tool on the FEC website designed to search and locate documents related to completed and ongoing Commission rulemakings. As a replacement for SERS, the Commission recently launched a new

IRI HONORS ANNIE WEBB WITH 2026 LEADERSHIP AWARD (IRI - Insured Retirement Institute)

Public Technologies | 23 Apr 2026

) Wayne Chopus, President & CEO, IRI, and Paul Richman, Chief Government and Political Affairs Officer, IRI, present the IRI Leadership Award to Annie Webb, AVP, Nationwide at the IRI 2026 Annual Conference. TAMPA, FLORIDA - The Insured Retirement Institute (IRI) presented its Leadership Award to Annie Webb, Associate Vice President, Government

Ford hints Vargo retirement may come before 2028

The Mercury - Manhatten Knasas | 23 Apr 2026

As Riley County commissioners develop plans to restructure county government processes, the timeline for getting that accomplished is becoming clearer. ...

I want to retire like my dad

New Albany Gazette | 23 Apr 2026

Tom Purcell Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day should be expanded. Every April, parents bring their kids to work to envision their future — but why stop at 18? × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. kAm|:55=6\2865 <:5D D9@F=5 DA6?5

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