The 401(k) alternative assets rule reaches White House review, nearing release
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The U.S. Department of Labor’s 401(k) alternative assets rule reached the White House on Thursday for final review, advancing a regulation that would ease the inclusion of private equity, real estate and cryptocurrency in retirement plans. The final rule is now with the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs , a step that signals it is nearing completion and public release. The measure concerns the process for adding alternative investments to 401(k) investment menus. The department proposed the regulation on March 30, 2026 .
Source: The Cryptonomist
