The United States plans to open 401(k) retirement plans to private equity and cryptocurrencies

2026-03-31 04:47:16

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Mars Finance news, citing a Reuters report, that the U.S. Department of Labor has issued a proposed rule that would allow 401(k) retirement plans to include alternative assets such as private equity and cryptocurrencies, with the aim of breaking down long-standing investment barriers. The proposal requires trustees to conduct a strict review of factors such as asset performance, fees, and liquidity; those who comply will receive legal protection. Private equity giants such as Blackstone, KKR, and Apollo are expected to use this to tap into a new source of capital, and the related stock prices reportedly jumped immediately after the announcement. U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent said this is an initial step toward “protecting retirement assets.” The proposal will open a 60-day public comment period. Critics, such as Senator Warren, warn that this could expose retirement savings to high-risk assets.

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