US Department of Labor proposes landmark rule to democratize access to alternative investments in 401(k) plans

U.S. Department of Labor (.gov)·Mar 30

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The US Department of Labor has proposed a rule that could allow for greater access to alternative investments in 401(k) plans. The proposal may pave the way for a wider range of investment options, although the specifics and potential impact of the rule are unclear. Some reports suggest the rule could include access to cryptocurrencies, but this is not universally stated and the outcome and details of the proposal are still uncertain.

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