Private equity in 401(K) plans – a trillion dollar opportunity?
Journal of Investment Compliance
ISSN: 1528-5812
Article publication date: 1 December 2020
Issue publication date: 15 December 2020
Abstract
Purpose
To explain recent regulatory guidance for different types of stakeholders, including asset managers, fund complexes, and institutional investors.
Design/methodology/approach
Summary of recent regulatory guidance and explanation for different types of stakeholders, including asset managers, fund complexes, and institutional investors.
Findings
While the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) letter does not open the door to direct access to Private Market Investments by 401(k) plan participants, it does provide a framework for the expanded use of private equity and, we believe, other types of Private Market Investments in managed asset allocation funds such as target date funds.
Originality/value
Practical guidance from experienced asset management and investment funds and ERISA lawyers.
Keywords
Citation
Sichel, R.L., Wade, W.P., Delaney, R.E., Zanotti, K.M. and McGrath, M. (2020), "Private equity in 401(K) plans – a trillion dollar opportunity?", Journal of Investment Compliance, Vol. 21 No. 2/3, pp. 85-91. https://doi.org/10.1108/JOIC-07-2020-0008
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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