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Rajib Chanda Featured in Axios Discussing Democratization of Private Markets

09.19.25

Rajib Chanda, Global Head of Asset Management, was featured in a Q&A with Axios Pro titled, “Where 401(k) Access Goes from Here,” which discusses the expansion of 401(k) access to private markets. Rajib discussed the state of play following the executive order to expanding 401(k) access to private markets, including his prediction for where the access will be, noting he predicts access “will almost be entirely through target-date funds, definitely as a starting point." Rajib also shared his thoughts on what comes next for fund managers as well as investors and why intermediaries will be key in the democratization of the space.

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