Explore how US life insurers and alternative asset managers are strengthening partnerships to access higher-yielding private assets and reshape investment strategies with evolving market dynamics.

The 2025 executive order prompts U.S. regulators to reconsider fiduciary duties and rules around incorporating alternative assets like private equity and cryptocurrency into 401(k) plans, highlighting new investment risks and compliance challenges.

President Trump's executive order expands 401(k) investment options to include private equity and alternative assets, offering new diversification opportunities while raising fiduciary and regulatory considerations for retirement plans.

Washington regulators are advancing frameworks to expand 401(k) plan access to alternative assets including private equity, real estate, and cryptocurrencies, affecting fiduciary and insurance market dynamics.