IPA Advocates for Regulatory and Legislative Action to Expand Private Markets in 401(k) Plans

7.30.25

IPA President & CEO Anya Coverman contributed to a recent Pensions & Investments story spotlighting growing momentum to expand private market access in defined contribution (DC) plans, including 401(k)s. The article explores upcoming regulatory actions, a potential White House executive order, and the industry’s push for legislative solutions.

In the piece, Coverman highlights that "the market is, in some ways, moving ahead of policy," and calls for changes that would signal to courts and regulators that including private markets in DC plans is appropriate and in participants’ best interests. She also notes that IPA is working on a long-term legislative safe harbor to support plan fiduciaries.

Read more: https://www.pionline.com/rules-regulations/government-politics/pi-private-markets-401ks-regulatory-legislative/

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