A hot topic of conversation of late has been crypto currency – and just as it seemed to be making some inroads on some 401(k) platforms, the Labor Department jumped in with something called a Compliance Assistance Release that should certainly give pause to plan fiduciaries.  That follows a bit of a clarification on a stance it issued on the appropriateness of private equity in defined contribution plans in 2020 which, in turn follows a new proposal on ESG, and some commentary on self-directed brokerage accounts (SDBAs).

All that means that there is the potential for a bit of “flux” with regard to some non-traditional DC plan investments.  In this episode Nevin & Fred bat around the issues, the alternatives, and the potential consequences for plan fiduciaries!

DOL Issues Big Caution on Crypto https://www.napa-net.org/news-info/daily-news/dol-issues-big-caution-crypto

DOL Gives Green Light to Private Equity in TDFs  https://www.napa-net.org/news-info/daily-news/dol-gives-green-light-private-equity-tdfs

DOL Clarifies Guidance on Private Equity in 401(k) Plans  https://www.napa-net.org/news-info/daily-news/dol-clarifies-guidance-private-equity-401k-plans

Is There a Case for Alts in DC Plans?  https://www.napa-net.org/news-info/daily-news/there-case-alts-dc-plans