More defined contribution plan sponsors will be adding outside funds...

More defined contribution plan sponsors will be adding outside funds to the menu of investment options offered by their bundled service providers — including those funds available through alliances, according to a new study by Eager Manager Advisory Services. Two years ago just 15% of plan sponsors in a bundled relationship with service providers added outside funds. That percentage rose to 19% this year, and by 2001, 28% of plan sponsors involved in the survey expect to add funds not offered by their bundled provider, the survey results indicated.