New Blackstone Group Will Focus on DC Plans
Retirement plans’ private investments is the top priority of Blackstone’s defined contribution unit.
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Cerulli, DCALTA Attempt to Dispel Private Market Myths
The research aims to dispel and debunk four industry misconceptions.
Emergency 401(k) Withdrawals Are Rising. Could Private Equity Slow the Flow?
The asset class, currently being pushed as a retirement plan investment by the asset management industry, can tie up money...
Ahead of Executive Order, What to Know About Private Equity in 401(k) Plans
With a presidential directive expected to come in the coming weeks, industry experts weigh the risks and rewards of the...
Warren Renews Questions for Empower on 401(k) Private Equity Investments
The senator said the company failed to adequately answer questions from her June 18 letter as the industry awaits an...
Empower Responds to Warren, Urging Private Markets Inclusion in 401(k)s
The asset classes should be available to retirees to help with the ‘democratization of private investing,’ the company stated.
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BlackRock Glide Path, Including Private Assets, to Power New Great Gray Offering
The collaboration will also bring BlackRock’s indexed equity and indexed fixed income for the retirement solution.
SEC to Evaluate Use of Private Equity in Retirement Accounts
The agency has previously raised concerns about risks of the traditionally institutional asset class.
Warren Questions Empower’s Push Into Private Equity for 401(k) Plans
Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren wrote to the company’s CEO pointing out the risks of the asset class and demanding details...
PSNC 2025: Washington Update
Experts discussed the latest on ESG investing, cryptocurrency and the status of including alternative assets in defined contribution plans.
9th Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Long-Running Intel Investment Lawsuit
Plan fiduciaries were accused of breaching their duties of prudence by investing some of the retirement plan’s assets in hedge...
Empower to Offer Private Investments in 401(k) Plans
The firm is joining forces with several private investment fund managers and custodians to bring private investments to managed accounts...
Johns Hopkins Study: Private Equity, 401(k)s Do Not Mix
The new research questions the growing demand for defined contribution plans to invest in private equity, arguing it is riskier...
Participants Show Interest in Alternative Investments, but Knowledge Gaps Remain
In a new Schroders survey, workers expressed interest in private market investments, but many do not understand the benefits of...
Retirement Industry People Moves
Great Gray Trust Co. names Craig McKenna sales head; PCS Retirement appoints new CEO; Aon adds a director to Chicago...
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DB Plans’ Experience Provides No Playbook for DC Plans to Incorporate Private Equity
According to a Morningstar report, large private sector pension funds’ experience allocating to PE is not particularly instructive for defined...
Research Shows 4-Year Low for Admin Fees in Public Sector Plans
Investment management fees fell by 10 basis points, but respondents still reported negative returns in data mostly gathered from 2022.
Insurance Broker’s PEP Launches for Private Equity, Venture Portfolio Firms
San Francisco-based Woodruff Sawyer enters the pooled employer plan market, seeking to attract startup plans through the firm’s private equity...
Incorporating Alternatives Into DC Plans Brings Challenges, Opportunities for Plan Sponsors
The U.S. is falling behind other countries in offering alternative investments in defined contribution plans, according to speakers at the...
ESOP Creation Deterred by Lack of Valuation Rules, Report Says
A report from Matrix Global Advisors found that ESOPs need clear rules on valuation, which SECURE 2.0 requires the DOL...