New plans from employers could invest in alternative assets, particularly private equity, cryptocurrencies and real estate.

President Trump signed an executive order that he says will democratize alternative investments for workers saving for ...

President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order that could significantly expand everyday investors’ access to some of ...

President Donald Trump's new executive order opens 401(k)s up to private equity and crypto investments. This could mean for ...

Private asset managers have been tantalized for years about the $29 trillion in Americans’ retirement accounts. Donald Trump ...

The order does not have an immediate impact on how 401(k) accounts can invest, but could lead to major changes soon.

It’s the biggest move yet by the Trump administration to bring private assets to defined-contribution accounts.

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While the order itself doesn’t change current policy, it signals strong support from the White House for allowing more ...

Trump's 401(k) executive order lets retirement plans invest in private equity. Experts fear this change adds risk to ...

Millions of Americans saving for retirement through 401(k) accounts could have the option of putting their money in ...