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Blackstone Inc. is the world’s largest alternative asset manager, with more than $1 trillion in AUM. We serve institutional and individual investors by building strong businesses that deliver lasting value. Our scale – with 12,500+ real estate assets and 250+ portfolio companies[ 1 ] – enables us to invest in dynamic sectors positioned for long-term growth.
Blackstone Launches DC Unit Dedicated to Expanding Access to Private Assets
Move seeks to unlock alternative investment opportunities for retirement savers
October 15, 2025
Alight Going Public After Blackstone Sells It in $7.3B Deal
Alight Solutions is going public. It was announced Monday that Blackstone will merge the recordkeeping and benefits company…
January 26, 2021
Headscratcher—Is 401(k) Coverage Getting Better or Worse?
We can’t keep up. Retirement plan coverage for workers is getting better, then it’s getting worse. The states…
December 16, 2018
How Are 401(k) Participants Reacting to Washington Craziness?
The inauguration of a new president, outrage in the streets, media reaction and “alternative facts”—it’s all a bit…
February 15, 2017
Major Sale in the 401k Benefits Space
Private equity firm Blackstone said Friday that it will buy acquire Aon’s HR and benefits platform for a…
February 12, 2017
Trump Gets Pressed on Government-Backed 401(k)s
Coming on the heels of The Wall Street Journal’s exposé on supposed 401(k) founder regrets, New School for Social…
January 17, 2017
How a Hillary Win Means Government-Run 401(k)s
It appears the high-dollar speeches to Wall Street firms paid off after all. Hillary Clinton is reportedly considering…
October 20, 2016
Teresa Ghilarducci: 401(k) an ‘Immature, Underdeveloped Child’
Teresa Ghilarducci doesn’t like 401(k)s, and the DOL’s fiduciary rule does little to mitigate her distaste. The professor…
May 17, 2016
Will the 401(k) Be Replaced?
Teresa Ghilarducci, professor of economics at the New School for Social Research and outspoken critic of 401(k)s, joined…
January 4, 2016