Retirement Plans Re-Enter the Deregulated Marketplace: What Plan Sponsors Need to Know

Multnomah Group

Retirement plans are stepping back into the deregulated marketplace — and the risks deserve more attention.

This week, we released an in-depth resource, “Beyond the Perimeter: How Retirement Plans are Re-entering the Deregulated Marketplace,” that examines the growing push to include investments such as cryptocurrency, private equity, private credit, and ESG strategies in defined contribution plans.

The timing is notable. Just days later, Indiana announced it will require its state-run retirement plans to offer crypto investments. While these options may offer return potential, they also introduce significant fiduciary, operational, and participant-level risks that are often underestimated.

As plan sponsors consider expanding investment menus, the key question isn’t just what’s possible; it’s what’s prudent.

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