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Elizabeth Warren
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Sen. Warren Pushes SEC for Info on Crypto in 401(k) Plans
Ranking Member Warren also voiced concerns over Senate Banking Committee negotiations that would create a “tokenization loophole” for blockchain to dodge SEC authority
Senate Democrats Introduce Bill to Expand Social Security, Veterans Affairs Benefits
Social Security Emergency Inflation Relief Act would increase benefits by $200 per month for six months
Private Equity’s Fast Lane to 401(k)s
Drive to add alternative investments in workplace retirement plans has quickly accelerated in 2025 as regulatory roadblocks fade, but fiduciary concerns persist
Sen. Warren Pushes Back on Empower’s Response to Private Market Exposure
The senator called on Empower's Ed Murphy to respond to her initial inquiries questioning the firm's involvement with private equity
Empower Defends Private Markets in 401(k)s Move in Response to Warren Letter
Recordkeeper advocates for responsible access; highlights growing worker interest and describes framework for integration with 401(k) plans
Sen. Warren Questions Empower’s ‘Private Markets Investments in Retirement Plans’ Initiative
Ranking member of Senate Banking Committee sends letter to Empower CEO Edmund Murphy III with series of questions about the company’s plans; Empower says it will respond
Democratic Senators Again Urge Fidelity to Halt Bitcoin-in-401k Offering
New letter points to recent FTX meltdown as further evidence the digital asset industry is unsuitable for retirement investors—but not everyone agrees
Fidelity’s ‘Bitcoin-in-401ks’ Plan Moving Forward Despite Questions from Senators
While a trio of Senators sent a letter this week to Fidelity questioning what they call an “immensely troubling” decision to allow 401k participants exposure to “an untested, highly volatile asset like Bitcoin,” plans to launch this fall remain on track
Sens. Warren, Smith Question Fidelity Bitcoin-in-401k Plan
Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Tina Smith (D-MN) send letter to Fidelity CEO demanding answers about the recently announced plan, particularly in light of DOL’s March cryptocurrency warning
Senator Warren Wants to Reform Social Security Supplemental Income
'The average monthly SSI benefit is below $600, which would keep many elders in poverty'