Pensions Private Markets

Pushing UK pensions into private markets would deliver ‘tiny’ gains, forecasts show

Ministers have argued higher fund allocations to private equity and infrastructure would generate better returns

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Ivy League endowments struggle with private market downturn

Some universities have issued bonds to meet funding needs as a dealmaking dearth weighs on investment returns

Business - Financial Times - November 9

Economists warn Trump’s policies will trigger inflation

US president-elect won on claims he could rid of high prices yet many analysts think he will do the opposite

World - Financial Times - November 6

How to devalue the dollar (a guide for Trump)

Greenback attack

World - Financial Times - November 6

The great post-Budget pensions rethink

But there are several tools you can use to cut an IHT bill

World - Financial Times - November 8

The Week: Assisted dying and pension reform

Adam, Chris and friends look back on the political week.

Alberta Breaks With the Canadian Pension Model

The provincial government abruptly purged the board and senior leaders of Alberta’s pension fund, defying a long-held principle that funds should be free of political interference.

World - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Pensioner barred from Butlin's weekday solo visit

Malcolm says he is upset as he and his family have been going to Butlin's for years.

Pensioner who was punched has '1% chance of survival'

Marcus Fleming, 21, appears in court after a 74-year-old man was attacked in Antrim on Saturday.

Barnier touches nerve with plan to trim French pensions

Prime minister’s money-saving proposal hits opposition, despite calls for more intergenerational fairness

World - Financial Times - November 6

The race to build a £354bn British pensions behemoth

Reeves’ Mansion House speech will push for faster integration of council retirement schemes

Business - Financial Times - November 11

Reeves in radical pension shake-up to boost growth

The chancellor wants to merge the UK's pension funds but critics worry about the impact on savers.

Reeves to force council pensions to consolidate into 8 ‘megafunds’

Chancellor to target minimum size for multiemployer defined contribution schemes of £25bn to £50bn

Business - Financial Times - November 13

Rachel Reeves’ plans to reform Britain’s pensions industry

Proposals expected to lead to rapid consolidation of workplace retirement schemes and reallocation of assets

World - Financial Times - November 15

£100 payment to help pensioners with winter fuel cuts

Pensioners affected by cuts to winter fuel support are to get a one-off £100 payment from Stormont.

The bear who was a private in the Polish army

The bear was enlisted into the Polish army and served alongside soldiers during World War Two.

Cheryl and One Direction stars mourn Liam Payne at funeral

The band's members including Harry Styles join family and friends to remember the late star.

Private equity eyes a deal with Reeves on carried interest

Labour’s agenda highlights tension between raising taxes and courting internationally mobile financiers

World - Financial Times - October 29

Private jets, carried interest and non-doms

Plus, Harvey Schwartz leaves a troubled fintech’s board and BHP sends mixed messages about interest in buying its rival

World - Financial Times - October 31

Cruise companies pour money into lucrative private resorts

Passenger numbers and profit forecasts are up as operators respond to a tourism backlash by building their own facilities

Business - Financial Times - November 3

State Street says it is ‘shopping’ for a private credit manager

Money manager tries to catch up with rivals as investors shift into unlisted assets

Business - Financial Times - November 5

Why These Fast-Growing Companies Turned to Private Equity

PE firms get a bad rap. These CEOs partnered with them anyway.

Business - Inc. - November 7

Another Private Wavegarden Pool Is Opening in Brazil

World - Yahoo News - November 11

I Saw Colleagues’ Private Messages Mocking Me

… and two other tricky workplace dilemmas.

Business - Inc. - November 13

Yousaf accuses Musk of 'scouring' private messages

The former first minister claims the X owner has a team of people working to "besmirch" his reputation.

FT readers respond: VAT on private school fees

Commenters discuss the pros and cons of adding tax to private education — join the debate

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Miami’s private galleries — the great succession question

A generation of outstanding collectors has filled the city with lively art spaces. But will they outlive their founders?

World - Financial Times - 8 hours ago

Boeing Strikers Want Their Pension Plan Back, But It’s a Long-Shot Demand

A five-decade trend shows the number of workers on pension plans shrank by nearly 75 percent, making this contract objective unlikely.

Business - Inc. - October 29

UK Budget as it happened: Rachel Reeves raises tax, spending and borrowing

Taxes rise as chancellor delivers the first Labour budget since 2010

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Closure of UK inheritance tax ‘loophole’ to penalise estates of wealthy pensioners

Experts say big tax bills could result from Rachel Reeves’ move in the Budget

Business - Financial Times - October 30

UK savings plans overhauled with planned pension tax changes

Advisers race to rethink approach after Rachel Reeves pledges to bring retirement pots under inheritance levy regime

Business - Financial Times - October 31

IRS increases pension and retirement plan contribution limits for 2025

2025 contribution limit for 401(k) plans is $23,500, up from $23,000 in 2024. IRA contribution limit remains $7,000.

The union fight to resuscitate the Boeing pension is a battle over the American dream

The two sides remain far apart on the issue of the company pension plan.

Business - MarketWatch - November 4

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