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President Trump Signs Executive Order Seeking to Expand Availability of Alternative Assets in 401(k) Plans

On August 7, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order titled “Democratizing Access to Alternative Assets for 401(k) Investors” (the “Order”), which encourages the US Department of Labor (“DOL”) and other federal...more

8/12/2025 / 401k , Department of Labor (DOL) , Digital Assets , Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) , Executive Orders , Investment Management , Private Equity , Retirement Plan , Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) , Trump Administration

US Department of Labor Solicits Feedback and Provides Guidance to Smaller Employers on Pooled Employer Plans

On July 28, 2025, the US Department of Labor (DOL) issued a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the current usage and operations of pooled employer plans (PEPs), as well as obstacles that are discouraging smaller...more

8/12/2025 / Benefit Plan Sponsors , Department of Labor (DOL) , Employee Benefits , Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) , Fiduciary Duty , New Guidance , Request For Information , Retirement Plan , Retirement Plan Providers , SECURE Act

A Return to Investment Neutrality? DOL Rescinds Guidance Discouraging Plan Fiduciaries from Considering Cryptocurrencies

On May 28, 2025, the US Department of Labor (the “Labor Department”) issued Compliance Assistance Release No. 2025-01 (the “2025 Release”), memorializing the Labor Department’s decision to rescind Compliance Release No....more

6/13/2025 / 401k , Cryptocurrency , Department of Labor (DOL) , Digital Assets , Employee Benefits , Fiduciary Duty , Investment , Regulatory Reform , Retirement Plan , Trump Administration

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