The Growing Influence of Private Equity and Crypto in Retirement Plans
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The Trump administration's executive order aims to allow private equity and other private-market assets in 401(k) plans, opening a $12 trillion market for retirement savings. While this presents opportunities for private-equity firms and diversification for investors, concerns about high fees, performance variability, liquidity, and regulatory safeguards remain. The implementation process will take time, and the impact on retirement returns and investor protection is still uncertain.
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