‘Alternative investments’ could be part of 401(k), 403(b) plans
August brought news of a potential change on the horizon for investors in 401(k) and 403(b) retirement plans who want...
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Monex Group Plans Yen-Pegged Stablecoin to Expand Digital Finance Strategy
Monex plans a yen-pegged stablecoin backed by government bonds to enhance global payments and expand its digital finance presence. Monex...
Trump EO seeks to expand access to alternative investments in retirement plans | McDermott Will & Schulte
On August 7, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order titled “Democratizing Access to Alternative Assets for 401(k) Investors.” The...
Executive Order Opens the Door to Alternative Assets in 401(k) Plans
Introduction Shortly following our Legal Update regarding considerations for institutional investors investing in funds alongside retail investors, on August 7,...
Trump to Sign Executive Order Allowing Crypto in 401(k) Plans
In breaking crypto news today, U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing to sign an executive order that would permit alternative...
Blue Owl Capital And Voya Financial Partnering For Bringing Private Markets To Retirement Plans
Blue Owl Capital (a leading alternative asset manager) and Voya Financial (a provider of retirement and investment solutions) have announced...
Saga plans NatWest deal to expand banking products for over-50s
The over-50s insurance and travel group Saga is close to signing a deal with NatWest to extend its brand deeper...
Wealthsimple plans paperless cheques and Uber-like delivery of cash to customers’ doors
Open this photo in gallery:Wealthsimple also unveiled an upgrade to its zero-fee chequing account and the company’s first unlimited cash-back...
Addressing the “Alternative Investment Gap” in DC Plans
Jeremy StempienIn our latest DC landscape survey, we explored defined contribution plan decisionmaker perspectives across a variety of domains. We...
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