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week ending January 31st, 2020 PLANSPONSOR offers a variety of in-depth articles—originally reported and unique pieces of content that examine the most pressing topics for retirement plan sponsors, across the areas of compliance, investing, administration and more. This edition of PLANSPONSOR Weekend includes different administration topics—from the basics to the more complex. Please share what you learn with your colleagues. Have a great weekend! Editor's Choice Administration Plan Sponsors Have Multiple Options for Creating Income Streams for Participants Annuities should be considered, and the type to offer in a DC plan depends on several factors. Administration Performing an Effective Benchmarking of Plan Advisers An analysis of advisers’ skills and services helps in finding those with higher skill sets, and those who offer much more value for plan sponsors. Administration Components of Annuity Pricing The costs of annuities depends on the type and the amount of flexibility. Administration Retirement Plan Features to Consider Pruning Some features make administration unnecessarily difficult, while others could derail participants’ retirement readiness. Administration Mechanics of DB Plan QDROs Differ From Those for DC Plans There are different paths for getting the right benefits to the right people when a plan participant divorces. Popular Reads 2020 Recordkeeping Survey Opinions How to Tell If You’re Paying Reasonable Fees for Actuarial Services Leslie Olds, with Strategic Benefits Advisors, discusses how DB plan sponsors can determine whether actuarial fees are in line with services provided. Compliance Aon, Alight Win Judgment in Hospital PRT Lawsuit A federal judge found Aon Hewitt acted prudently, after hearing testimony about the firm’s investment actions and contractual obligations. Investing Balancing Fiduciary Duty With ESG Demand As desire for sustainable investments increases, retirement plan sponsors are still cautious about offering ESG funds while regulatory guidance is stalled. Compliance Court Decision Emphasizes Need to Ensure Accuracy of Online Communications In a decision in favor of a plan sponsor and provider, a court took a moment to contemplate whether an online request met the ‘written request’ requirement to claim a violation under ERISA. Did someone forward you this newsletter? Sign up here to get PLANSPONSOR Weekend directly in your mailbox!

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