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Warren Questions Risks of Private Equity in Retirement Plans

7/16/2025

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Senator Elizabeth Warren raises concerns about Empower's inclusion of private equity in retirement plans, highlighting risks for savers.
Empower argues that this decision democratizes investment access amid a decline in public companies.
Warren demands clarity on participant protections and expresses worries about associated risks.
The SEC is set to investigate the role of private equity in 401(k) plans.
Empower states that private equity options will be offered exclusively through managed accounts.

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Senator Elizabeth Warren raises concerns about Empower's inclusion of private equity in retirement plans, highlighting risks for savers.
Empower argues that this decision democratizes investment access amid a decline in public companies.
Warren demands clarity on participant protections and expresses worries about associated risks.
The SEC is set to investigate the role of private equity in 401(k) plans.
Empower states that private equity options will be offered exclusively through managed accounts.