PUBLICATIONS

Washington Regulatory Outlook

Quarterly analysis of current and pending legislative and regulatory activity that affect retirement plan sponsors, participants and service providers.

Annual Marketplace Update

The definitive study of the retirement plan marketplace including an outlook on retirement-related legislation and commentary on developing industry issues from noted experts. Complimentary for SPARK member companies.

Request for Proposals (RFPs)

SPARK has developed two resources to prepare and evaluate Request for Proposals (RFPs).

Selecting Defined Contribution Plan Service Providers

Preview guide table of contents here.

Complimentary for SPARK member companies.

Not a member, but would like to purchase the RFP Guide? Email marlene@sparkinstitute.org.

Selecting Defined Contribution (DC) Plan Service Providers for Association Retirement Plans (ARPs), a special type of DC plan

Complimentary for all to use.

SPARK Data Format

An industry standard for sending financial, non-financial and compliance information for 401(k) and other Defined Contribution (DC) plans, Defined Benefit (DB) and Non-Qualified retirement plans. Complimentary for SPARK member companies.