In 2026, Supporters and Critics Expect Regulators to Rethink Alts 401(k) Access

After the order,  SEC Chair Paul Atkins spoke  about the need for retail alts access “within reason,” while  SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda urged litigation reform  to protect plan sponsors and make it harder for investors (and their attorneys) to sue ERISA fiduciaries opting to offer alts in 401(k) plans.Even before Trump’s August order, the Labor Department  rescinded a Biden-era order  discouraging the use of crypto in 401(k)s (one of the administration’s many crypto-friendly r ...