The Standard Expands Stable Value Fund Product Line

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Standard Insurance Company (The Standard) has expanded its lineup of stable value funds, offering plan sponsors and advisors greater flexibility and a range of yields and liquidity options.

The Standard’s Guaranteed Rate Stable Value Fund, Capital Preservation Income Fund and Guaranteed Fixed Interest Fund are now available in addition to the existing Stable Asset Fund. Most of the products are approved for qualified retirement plans, including 401(k), 403(b) and defined benefits plans. Most of the products are also available for nonqualified plans.

Fourth-quarter 2018 guaranteed annual net crediting rates are as follows:

• Guaranteed Fixed Interest Fund – 3.15 percent
• Capital Preservation Income Fund – 2.95 percent. This product is not available for 403(b), 409A and 457(f) plans.
• Standard Stable Asset Fund – 2.65 percent. This product also is available to Health Savings Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts.
• Guaranteed Rate Stable Value Fund – 2.00 percent

“The Standard’s new stable value funds offer a compelling alternative to money market funds and cash equivalent options, as they fully guarantee principal and interest, and provide daily liquidity to participants at book value,” said Chris Conklin, vice president of Individual Annuities and Asset Management Group Sales at The Standard. “By offering a broader range of solutions, available for both large and small plans, we are better able to meet the needs and preferences of plan sponsors, participants and the advisors who serve them.”

Each fund’s conservative risk-controlled investment approach and full guarantee of principal and interest is backed by Standard Insurance Company. The funds are an attractive solution for retirement plan participants seeking safety, 100 percent liquidity and yield.

“A key benefit of the low-cost funds is that they easily trade through the National Securities Clearing Corporation and are available through major recordkeeping and trading platforms,” added Conklin. “NSCC trading capabilities provide daily price values and daily liquidity for plan participants.”

The Standard’s Stable Value Products are available in many states, with more approvals anticipated over the next few months. To learn more about The Standard’s stable value products, contact SAFQuestions@standard.com. To learn more about The Standard, visit www.standard.com.

About The Standard

The Standard is the marketing name for StanCorp Financial Group, Inc., and its subsidiaries. StanCorp Equities, Inc., member FINRA, wholesales a group annuity contract issued by Standard Insurance Company and a mutual fund trust platform for retirement plans. Third-party administrative services are provided by Standard Retirement Services, Inc. Investment advisory services are provided by StanCorp Investment Advisers, Inc., a registered investment advisor. StanCorp Equities, Inc.; Standard Insurance Company; Standard Retirement Services, Inc.; and StanCorp Investment Advisers, Inc., are subsidiaries of StanCorp Financial Group, Inc., and all are Oregon corporations.