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Private Markets Are Coming to the 401(k) Just as They Gate Redemptions: The Liquidity Factor Sponsors Must Document

June 22, 2026

The DOL safe harbor invites private equity and credit into 401(k)s in 2026. With the same funds gating redemptions, here’s the liquidity factor sponsors must document.

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Alternative Assets in Your 401(k): What the DOL’s April 2026 Rule Means for Retirement Savers

April 26, 2026

The DOL’s March 30, 2026 proposed rule opens 401(k) menus to private equity, real estate, and crypto. What savers, sponsors, and advisors need to know.

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Private Markets Are Coming to the 401(k) Just as They Gate Redemptions: The Liquidity Factor Sponsors Must Document

Alternative Assets in Your 401(k): What the DOL’s April 2026 Rule Means for Retirement Savers

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Private Markets Are Coming to the 401(k) Just as They Gate Redemptions: The Liquidity Factor Sponsors Must Document

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