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SEC escalates private credit scrutiny, Carta pursues 401(k) equity reform, AI preemption stalls, and data privacy bill advances—plus prediction market insider trading enforcement.

Carta meets with top regulators on the Hill to advocate for equity-based 401(k) contributions. In addition, the SEC and CFTC propose Form PF changes as private credit faces new scrutiny.

AI policy accelerates in Washington, meanwhile, Congress reauthorizes SBIR/STTR programs. Plus, new tentative stablecoin deals and the INVEST Act aim to modernize capital formation and digital asset regulation for the innovation ecosystem.

Private equity's policy environment just shifted in your favor. The INVEST Act, SEC reforms, and retail access are expanding opportunities—but also regulatory scrutiny. Here's what 2026 holds for PE firms.

New DOL proposal clarifies private market access to 401(k)s, providing fiduciaries a process-based safe harbor for alternatives. Meanwhile, states contemplate QSBS decoupling and court rulings increase liability for Big Tech platform design harms.

The INVEST Act modernizes capital formation for American innovation. Passed by the House with bipartisan support, this landmark legislation broadens capital access, expands investment opportunities, and lowers IPO barriers.

The White House unveils a national AI policy focusing on federal preemption, while the SEC and CFTC release a landmark crypto taxonomy. Plus, California suspends its VC reporting mandate pending further industry-led rulemaking.

SEC & CFTC announce new model to harmonize oversight efforts. SBIR/STTR reauthorization expected to make President's desk, and the CFTC signals new rules for prediction markets.

Carta advocates for the INVEST Act at the SEC's annual forum, retail access to private markets gains momentum with guardrails, and AI's economic consequences fuel the policy debate.

Trump’s SOTU addresses housing and retirement as the Pentagon blocks Anthropic over AI guardrails. Meanwhile, Carta Policy joins SEC and House leaders to advocate for the INVEST Act to modernize and democratize access to U.S. capital markets.

Blue Owl’s redemption halt signals liquidity risks in retail private credit, while the SEC previews "Project Crypto" safe harbors. Plus, NIST sets AI standards, SCOTUS blocks global tariffs, and the FTC defends expanded HSR merger filings.