DOL Rule on Alternative Investments in DC Plans to Focus on Process
The Department of Labor’s rule could be presented for public comment as soon as early February.
Tag: Alternative Assets
Busting 5 Myths About Private Market Investments
Former Assistant Secretary of Labor Lisa Gomez and Great Gray Trust Co.’s Jason Levy break down five misconceptions about utilizing...
A New Year of Evolution for Alts in DC Plans
Industry experts say 2026 will be defined by policy momentum and plan sponsor caution over alternative assets in defined contribution...
Circuit Court Confirms Dismissal of Lawsuit Against New York Teamsters’ Pension
A New York district court had previously ruled that the pension plan's investment strategy did not violate fiduciary duties.
SEC Commissioner Uyeda Blasts ‘Paternalistic’ Protection of 401(k) Investors
In recent remarks, Uyeda said policymakers needed to ‘provide guardrails, not gates’ for private equity, private credit and other nonpublic...
SEC to Focus on Protections for Retirement Investors, Products
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Fiscal Year 2026 Examination Priorities, released on Tuesday, signals heightened scrutiny across investment advisers, funds...
Morningstar, Pitchbook to Release Suite of Private Market Fund Indexes
The indexes, which will benchmark nontraded, semi-liquid funds, are scheduled to be released in the first quarter of 2026.
Going Beyond DC Plans’ Defaults
While target-date funds have age-appropriate levels of risk, they do not consider unique life circumstances or participants’ diverse levels of...
Retirement Pros Urge Caution With Alts in DC Plans
A recent panel of retirement and investment professionals argued for a slow and documented adoption process when including private assets...
GOP Lawmakers Request Swift SEC Guidance on 401(k) Plans’ Alternative Investments
In a letter to the SEC Chairman, nine Republican members of the House Committee on Financial Services urged swift action.
Will DOL Issue Safe Harbor Guidance for Alternative Investments?
The Department of Labor swiftly rescinded a 2021 letter questioning private investments in 401(k) plans, but DOL officials have not...
Trump Signs Executive Order on Private Equity in 401(k) Plans
The Labor Department, Treasury and SEC are ordered to reexamine guidance around alternatives, including cryptocurrency in retirement plans to encourage...
Younger Investors Flock to Alts, While Older Investors Remain Cautious
There is a generational divide when it comes to what older and younger Americans are choosing for their investments.
Russell Investments Promotes Ayesha Parra to Global Head of Alternatives
Parra will oversee the firm’s business strategy for its alternatives platform.
PGIM Takes Majority Stake in Direct Lender to Boost Alternative Offerings
The firm’s investment in Deerpath Capital Management comes as institutional and private investors look to alternatives for returns amid volatile...
CAPTRUST Survey Shows Nonprofits Ignore Benefits of Select Investments
New research shows organizations often overlook alternative assets, ESG and DEI.
Advisory M&A
Sequoia acquires Zeke Capital Advisors; iTrustCapital integrates with Fortress Trust; Hightower invests in Bickling Financial Services; and more.
Investment Service & Product Launches
Equitable expands variable universal life portfolio; First Trust offers alternative assets-based ETFs; and more.
Retirement Industry People Moves
Private Advisor Group Taps Frank Smith to be CEO; Accelerate Retirement names Thurston managing director; The Marygold Companies appoints fintech...
Investment Product and Service Launches
Vanguard offers multi-sector income bond fund; Hub starts HR technology consulting practice; Vestmark launches six direct-index separately managed accounts; and...