The bill's vast provisions include relaxed regulation of Open MEPs, new tax incentives for small businesses to sponsor retirement plans, an annuity selection safe harbor, and much more.
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"summary": "2 things have to happen if Open MEPs prove to be a catalyst to wider use of alternative investments in 401(k)s, says an ERISA attorney",
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