The president wants to give 401(k) savers access to alternative assets, but lawyers say executive power has limits.

New rule opens 401(k) plans to private equity, prompting debate over benefits versus costs and transparency risks.

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

Under a new executive order signed by President Trump, workers could add higher-risk assets like cryptocurrencies to their ...

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

Employers would have to decide to offer the plans — and experts anticipate many might be reluctant, as they could be held ...

In the past, the private equity world has been largely populated by the ultra-rich, endowments and pension funds. That's going to change.

Private asset managers have been tantalized for years about the $29 trillion in Americans’ retirement accounts. Donald Trump just made it easier for them to get a slice.

President Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to allow 401(k) investors to access cryptocurrencies, private equity, real estate and other digital and alternative assets. The order directs ...

A White House study says adding private equity to 401(k)s could boost savings, following a 2025 Trump order, but warns of ...