Defined Contribution Plan Legislative Update – 4Q 2021

November 11, 2021

This legislative update covers Congress’ continued negotiation of retirement legislation with the hope of finalizing Secure Act 2.0 early next year; as it stands, there are two legislative bills proposed by the House and Senate. We also review updates from the Department of Labor on a proposed rule entitled Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights that would allow plan participants to consider environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors when selecting investments and exercising shareholder rights; recent cybersecurity guidance from the Department of Labor; an upcoming review and report by the Government Accountability Office for Congress on Target Date Funds; and 2022 contribution limits issued by the IRS.

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The opinions expressed herein are those of Marquette Associates, Inc. (“Marquette”), and are subject to change without notice. This material is not financial advice or an offer to purchase or sell any product. Marquette reserves the right to modify its current investment strategies and techniques based on changing market dynamics or client needs.

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