Stay informed with free updatesSimply sign up to the Chinese economy myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox.The World Bank has raised its near-term economic forecasts for China while repeating calls for President Xi Jinping to pursue deep reforms to address lagging confidence and structural problems in the world’s…

It’s no secret that many people today are living longer compared to previous generations, extending their retirement years well into their mid-80s and 90s. That means that today’s older workers will need to fund longer retirements. Unfortunately, however, many are approaching their retirement years with modest savings. How can you…

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Stay informed with free updatesSimply sign up to the Private equity myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox.Private equity funds cashed out just half the value of investments they typically sell in 2024, the third consecutive year payouts to investors have fallen short because of a deal drought. Buyout…

The gift-giving season is upon us, and if you’re like many, you’ll be looking for a last-minute gift that isn’t the same-old, same-old. This year, why not give the gift of a lifetime? Forget those faddish toys that get broken or lost within days. Give your kid or grandkid a…

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Stay informed with free updatesSimply sign up to the Private equity myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox.The world’s biggest private equity groups have been unable to sell or list their China-based portfolio companies this year, as Beijing’s crackdown on initial public offerings and a slowing economy leave foreign…

The Older Americans Act, the umbrella federal law that includes programs such as Meals on Wheels, senior transportation, information services, adult day, and caregiver support was hours from being expanded and winning congressional approval for another five years. Now, its fate has become far more uncertain. Its all because the…

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Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Honda and Nissan are poised to set out more details on Monday of plans for the biggest domestic merger in Japanese automotive history, which would create the world’s third-biggest carmaker by sales…