July 31 (Reuters) - KKR is encouraged to hear

policymakers are discussing ways to make private investments

more available in U.S. retirement plans, and is dedicating

resources to it, head of investor relations Craig Larson said on

Thursday.

"We do look at it as a very interesting long term

opportunity but it is long term and we don't think you should

expect this to be like flipping a switch," head of investor

relations Craig Larson told analysts on a conference call.

"We are dedicating the resources against this you would

expect," Larson added.