
February 17, 2022
Supreme Court Decision Sparks Fiduciary Concerns for 401(k) Plans
NeuGroup members in charge of DC plans discuss implications for ESG investment options and record-keeping.NeuGroup members who oversee corporate 401(k) plans are weighing the fiduciary implications of a recent Supreme Court ruling in favor of employees of Northwestern University who claimed their defined contribution (DC) plan charged excessive fees and offered confusing investment options. The unanimous decision said a lower court erred in ruling that because Northwestern’s plan included diverse investments, the workers could not sue over fees tied to…