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A modest allocation to private assets—implemented within a well-designed target-date framework—can potentially improve portfolio efficiency and help retirement savers achieve better outcomes.

As crypto regulation evolves and blockchain-integrated technology adoption accelerates, the tokenization of real-world assets is gaining momentum. Sandy Kaul, Head of Innovation at Franklin Templeton, explores what’s driving this shift and highlights three different approaches to tokenization.

ClearBridge Investments believes infrastructure continues to offer built-in inflation defense, with regulatory frameworks and long-term contracts, supporting cash flows even if valuations face near-term rate pressure.