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FirstFT: Private equity to lobby Trump as industry seeks to tap retirement funds

Also in today’s newsletter, funding the cost of going green and Austria’s political crisis

Financial Times - 5h

Private equity to lobby Trump for access to savers’ retirement funds

Industry hopes incoming administration will open long-restricted private investments to individual investors

Financial Times - 6h

Thune has privately told Trump that Hegseth has the votes to be confirmed, sources say

When asked for comment, a spokesman for Senate Majority Leader John Thune said "two things we don't discuss publicly: Whip counts and private conversations with the president."

CBS News - 16h

One million sign petition to ban private use of fireworks in Germany

Yahoo News - 21h

US set for IPO comeback as private equity firms seek to offload holdings

Bankers hope strong 2024 gains for Wall Street equities and pro-business policies will drive listings rebound

Financial Times - 1d

Alex Ovechkin scores his 872nd career goal as the Capitals beat the struggling Rangers 7-4

Alex Ovechkin scored his 872nd career goal to move 23 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record, and the Washington Capitals beat the struggling New York Rangers 7-4

ABC News - 1d

New Orleans Privateers vs. UT-Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros: How to watch NCAA Basketball online, TV channel, live stream info, start time

How to watch New Orleans vs. UTRGV basketball game

CBS Sports - 1d

U.S. Private Equity Shot Up in 2024, Signaling a Potential ‘Golden Age’ Ahead

New data from PitchBook paints a positive picture of the U.S. PE landscape.

Inc. - 2d

Apple to pay $95m to settle claims Siri listened to users’ private conversations

Settlement of proposed class-action lawsuit represent nine hours of profit for Apple, which has denied wrongdoing. Apple has agreed to pay $95m in cash to settle a proposed class-action lawsuit ...

The Guardian - 2d

Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: Capitals star 24 away from passing Wayne Gretzky for all-time NHL record

At his current pace, Ovechkin would surpass 'The Great One' before the end of the season

CBS Sports - 2d

To conserve or cull? Life in Australia's crocodile capital

The Northern Territory is home to over 100,000 saltwater crocodiles, but not everyone wants them there.

BBC News - 3d

Reinsurance costs fall as sector deploys record capital

Decrease follows two years of bumper profits for providers

Financial Times - 3d

Will 2025 be the year for plain vanilla ETFs or private assets?

After healthy returns from US equities, investors are being warned the era could end, and unlisted securities could be the answer

Financial Times - 4d

Number of US venture capital firms falls as cash flows to tech’s top investors

Risk-averse financial institutions concentrate money on biggest Silicon Valley VCs in trend that threatens smaller groups