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GOP Senators Urge DOL to Mandate Safe Harbors in Private Equity EO
Senators argue that such protections are necessary for plan sponsors and fiduciaries
August 25, 2025
Basic Capital Secures $25M Series A Funding
The 401(k) provider offers alternative funds in its retirement plans
August 19, 2025
Borzi Sounds Alarm on Trump’s 401(k) Alternatives Order
Former EBSA head says offering private assets in DC plan investment lineups may expose fiduciaries to a range of potential ERISA liabilities
August 18, 2025
DOL Seeks Third Extension on Fiduciary Rule Action
The next deadline is scheduled for the end of October
August 15, 2025
DOL Rescinds Biden-Era Guidance Discouraging Use of Alts in 401(k)s
First move comes just 5 days after Trump’s Executive Order
August 12, 2025
Social Security COLA Forecast Boosts Slightly to 2.7%
The latest adjustment figure prediction comes as regulatory and legislative changes could impact benefits for retirees and seniors
August 12, 2025
Private Equity in 401(k) Plans: Policy Shift or Practical Reality?
Executive Order or not, 90 North Consulting’s Eric Dyson stresses that nothing in it requires addition of private equity to a defined contribution plan
August 12, 2025
DOL Eliminates Annuity Safe Harbor Final Rule
The Labor Department removed the final rule after organizations called for its elimination, noting that it would deter employers from offering annuities in retirement plans
August 11, 2025
Advisors Increasingly Support Private Market Funds in 401(k) Plans
Forty-three percent of advisors overall would recommend private market funds in retirement plans, according to Empower
August 11, 2025
Trump: Regulatory Overreach, Opportunistic Lawsuits Have Stifled Investment Innovation
Thursday’s Executive Order shares president’s reasoning for wanting to lower barriers for including alternative assets in 401(k)s
August 8, 2025