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DOL's Plan for Alts in 401(k)s Clears OMB
By Melanie WaddellThe exact contents of the proposal will be unclear until Labor releases the rule.
February 03, 2026
FSI Wants These Advisor Rules Modernized in 2026Two big priorities: Off-channel communications and an updated accredited investor definition.
January 29, 2026
Sen. Grassley Presses Labor Secretary on Alleged Misconduct: ReportLori Chavez-DeRemer has been accused of travel fraud and an inappropriate relationship; a spokeswoman calls the allegations false.
January 28, 2026
Retirement Policy Change in 2026? Yes, It's PossibleThe DOL, not Congress, will likely be where most of the action is, Washington watchers say.
January 23, 2026
New Indie Contractor Rule Lands at OMBFSI, which has been battling Labor's 2024 rule in court, said the group is "encouraged" that Labor has initiated new rulemaking.
January 21, 2026
Indexed Annuities Could Move Into Retirement Plans SoonDeloitte analysts predict the eligible contracts will have to offer guaranteed lifetime benefits.
January 16, 2026
Trump Wants to Let Americans Tap 401(k)s to Buy HomesNational Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett told Fox Business the full plan will be detailed next week.
January 15, 2026
DOL's Plan for Alts in 401(k)s Lands at OMBThe proposal is a response to a Trump executive order on the subject.