2012
Defined Contribution Survey: Looking to the Stars

For more than a decade, PLANSPONSOR ‘s
annual Defined Contribution Survey has been the most important industry
benchmark, measuring and evaluating 401(k) and other DC providers according to
feedback from their own clients. Dozens of categories…

Indutry Stats

Indutry Stats

Types of employer matches offered

Types of employer matches offered
2011 2012 Change
Match on paticipant contribution 66.4% 72.0% 8.4%
Non-elective contribution 14.9% 7.9% -46.9%
Profit-sharing contribution 28.6% 25.3% -11.5%
Other contribution 12.4% 11.2% -9.4%
No employer contributions 11.0% 8.7% -20.9%