Should you fear private market assets in your 401(k)? Georgetown Retirement Research says no

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What happened

The Labor Department’s proposed safe harbor would give 401(k) fiduciaries clearer legal footing to evaluate private-market investments.

Key facts

  • The Labor Department’s proposed safe harbor would give 401(k) fiduciaries clearer legal footing to evaluate private-market investments.
  • Reported by Fortune and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:00:00 UTC.

Why it matters

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What to watch next

  • Revisions to the initial figures once fuller data is released
  • How rate expectations and index futures respond
  • Guidance or commentary from the companies and policymakers involved

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