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IAA Letter to SEC on Service Provider Outsourcing

The IAA submitted a comment letter to the SEC reflecting our general views on the recent adviser outsourcing proposal. Our comments were developed with the input of our dedicated member workstream that is focusing on this proposal. We have significant concerns with the proposal and have urged the Commission not to move forward and instead to consider alternative approaches to achieve its goals.

December 23, 2022

Keywords: Due Diligence, Outsourcing, oversight, Service Providers, Vendors

Categories & Topics: Compliance, Compliance Programs

Legal Context of Defined Contribution Plan for Fiduciaries

One of the core responsibilities of defined contribution plan fiduciaries is selecting the investment options that will be available to participants in the plan. This paper summarizes the principles governing the exercise of that responsibility in 50 years of law, regulation, regulatory guidance, and court decisions.

December 13, 2022

Keywords: Due Diligence, ERISA, ESG, Fiduciary

Categories & Topics: Compliance, ERISA & Pension Plans, Fiduciary

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