As the market environment for defined contribution plans continues to evolve, we believe the demand remains strong for investment options that seek to earn current income and preserve principal. Historically, these objectives have been met through money market and stable value options. In our view, the decline in interest rates over the last 30 years, the relatively low level of current yields and the evolving regulatory landscape present a number of considerations for defined contribution plan sponsors. As a result, stable value continues to be an important capital preservation investment option. In addition, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) reform of money markets may also cause plan sponsors to re-evaluate the capital preservation options in their plans.