A new study by Empower reveals a growing interest among American workers for access to private assets in their retirement plans, while Triple Flag Precious Metals Corp. announces record-breaking revenues for the second quarter of 2025.

According to the Accelerating Access study released by Empower on July 9, 2025, 79% of retirement plan participants believe all investors should have access to the same investment products as institutional investors [1][2][3]. The research also found that 73% of plan participants agree that having professionally managed private investments in retirement plans helps level the playing field.

"This study unveils how American workers feel about having access to the same investment products as institutional investors," stated Empower in their release [1]. The findings suggest a significant shift in workers' attitudes towards retirement planning and investment opportunities.

Meanwhile, in the precious metals sector, Triple Flag Precious Metals Corp. (TSX: TFPM, NYSE: TFPM) reported record revenue of US$94.1 million for the second quarter of 2025 [4][5][6]. This impressive figure stems from quarterly metal sales of 28,682 gold equivalent ounces (GEOs).

Sheldon Vanderkooy, CEO of Triple Flag, commented on the company's performance: "Triple Flag achieved another quarter of record revenue, driven by record performance from Northparkes. Following a strong first half of the year, we remain on track to deliver our 2025 GEOs guidance of 105,000 to 115,000 ounces" [4].

In addition to their strong financial performance, Triple Flag is poised for further growth. The company expects to close a transaction with Orogen Royalties imminently, which will result in Triple Flag's acquisition of a 1.0% NSR royalty on AngloGold Ashanti's Arthur gold project in Nevada [7].

Vanderkooy expressed optimism about this acquisition, stating, "Arthur is a tier one gold asset that we expect will drive significant additional long-term GEOs growth" [7]. This move into Nevada's gold sector could potentially bolster Triple Flag's already strong market position.

As American workers show increased interest in diversifying their retirement portfolios with private assets, and companies like Triple Flag report record revenues and expand their operations, the financial landscape continues to evolve. These developments may have far-reaching implications for both individual investors and the broader economy.