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week ending January 10th, 2020 A constant in defined benefit (DB) plan administration is keeping the plan well-funded. For the most part this involves selecting the right mix of investments. But, it is also a consideration when determining what contributions to make to the plan. And deciding which measurement shows the most realistic picture of how much the plan is funded can help in making investment and contribution decisions. This edition of PLANSPONSOR Weekend will offer help to DB plan sponsors with DB plan funding. Editor's Choice Investing DB Plan Sponsors Focused on Cost and Funded Status Concerns They are lengthening bond durations and increasing liability-hedging fixed income allocations, a Vanguard survey found. Investing 10 Action Steps for DB Sponsors in 2020 Willis Towers Watson says the pension plan landscape is quickly changing, as returns will be lower while volatility is likely to increase. UpFront DB Plan Funding vs. Low Interest Rates Steps a plan sponsor can take to mitigate against plan funding’s recent decline. Administration Employer Contributions Aid in DB Plan Funding Progress An analysis from the Society of Actuaries suggests the majority of defined benefit (DB) plan sponsors are making sufficient contributions to help reduce unfunded liabilities. Administration There Is No Single 'Right' Measurement for DB Plan Funding The purpose of the measurement determines which number is “right,” according to the American Academy of Actuaries. Popular Reads Research 2021 Target-Date Fund Survey Compliance The DOL Has Begun Retirement Plan Cybersecurity Audits Attorneys say the requests plan fiduciaries have received ask for a broad amount of information and documentation, and they urge fiduciaries to act on the DOL’s recent guidance. Compliance Rush of Litigation Against Retirement Plans Expected to Continue One insurer says the more than $1 billion in settlements thus far could make fiduciary insurance a thing of the past. 2020 Recordkeeping Survey Compliance Differences Between Safe Harbor and Traditional DC Plans The primary distinction is that sponsors can design safe harbor plans to avoid having to perform nondiscrimination and top-heavy testing. Did someone forward you this newsletter? Sign up here to get PLANSPONSOR Weekend directly in your mailbox!

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