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The Third Circuit Affirms Dismissal of 401(k) “Stock-Drop” Case
Sean K. McMahan of Alston & Bird LLP summarizes a recent U.S. court of appeals case, Edgar v. Avaya, Inc., et al.:
Edgar is an important development in the jurisprudence surrounding employee stock in 401(k) plans. It raises the bar for plaintiffs to survive motions to dismiss such cases, and it adds to the growing list of opinions that reject these claims.Read More
Final Regulations Under 403(b)
The IRS and Treasury Department issued final regulations under Section 403(b) that provide updated guidance on 403(b) contracts and custodial accounts available to certain tax-exempt entities and employees of public schools.
These final regulations offer comprehensive guidance for the first time since 1964.
401(k) Survey in the News II
Cowden Associates' 401(k) Survey got a mention on SmartMoney:
...today presented results from its first Tri-State 401(k) Plan Sponsor Survey. The results identified areas of 401(k) plan sponsorship and participation in need of improvement as the plans emerge as America's primary retirement vehicle...Read More
401(k) Survey in the News
The Tri-State 401(k) Plan Sponsor Survey performed by Cowden Associates and Cowden Advisors had made a few appearences in the press. Follow the links to read the full articles:
About one-third of 401(k) plan sponsors-advisers change investment options for their employees every two to five years or even less often &emdash; inaction experts called "unacceptable," a new survey found.
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Cowden Associates Reveals State of the Region’s 401(k) Plans
Cowden Associates, Inc., the region’s leading independent actuarial and employee benefit consulting firm, today presented results from its first Tri-State 401(k) Plan Sponsor Survey. Results identify areas of 401(k) plan sponsorship and participation in need of improvement as the plans emerge as America’s primary retirement vehicle.
The survey provides a baseline for measuring the effectiveness of the Pension Protection Act, which was passed to make participation in 401(k) plans easier.
