Marketplace All-in-One Would you add crypto to your retirement portfolio?
Aug 8, 2025
New regulations may soon allow cryptocurrencies in retirement accounts, prompted by a presidential order, signaling a shift in investment strategies. The podcast also discusses the challenges faced by a Switzerland-based drugmaker in relocating production to the U.S., reflecting the complexities of the pharmaceutical industry. Additionally, it highlights the impact of fluctuating import costs and interest rates on construction projects, alongside the troubling rise of financial scams targeting older adults, emphasizing the need for vigilance.
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Retirement Rules Could Open To Crypto
- The executive order asks agencies to review rules so employer retirement plans might add crypto and other alternative assets.
- Henry Epp reports agencies have five months to suggest rule changes.
Big Costs Keep Drugmaking Offshore
- Sandoz CEO Richard Sainer says tariffs won't quickly bring drug manufacturing to the U.S.
- He notes moving factories costs hundreds of millions and can take three to five years.
Give Clients A Tariff Fudge Factor
- Tell clients price ranges and include a tariff 'fudge factor' to avoid surprises.
- Maurice Rahming says this helps customers budget amid unpredictable import taxes.