A second Trump Administration, coupled with new leadership at the SEC and Department of Labor, brings the potential for significant changes in the regulatory environment in Washington, including discussions that could impact retirement tax incentives and their role in encouraging long-term savings.

For insight on what this could mean when it comes to the retirement industry, we check in with Eric J. Pan, President and CEO of the Washington, D.C.-based Investment Company Institute. ICI is the leading association representing the interests of regulated funds and the more than 120 million Americans who depend on them to achieve long-term financial goals including retirement.

He chimes in on ICI’s new “Help U.S. Retire” advocacy campaign, changes at the SEC, the need to protect the tax treatment of retirement savings, and why the 401(k) is envied by countries around the world.

Key insights:

1. Preserving Retirement Tax Benefits: The ICI’s “Help U.S. Retire” campaign emphasizes safeguarding retirement tax incentives for retirement savings amid potential policy changes.
2. Leveling the Retirement Playing Field: Efforts to include collective investment trusts (CITs) in 403(b) plans aim to provide broader investment options and reduce costs for participants.
3. Global Recognition of the U.S. 401(k) System: The U.S. 401(k) system is globally admired for its success in fostering retirement savings, serving as a model for other nations.