A Towers Watson survey of of 160 sponsors that offer company stock in 401(k) plans shows more than a quarter already have begun eliminating the option from their plan, or are considering doing so, after the Supreme Court’s ruling in Fifth Third Bancorp vs. Dudenhoeffer.
The unanimous decision, issued by the high court last summer, established a new precedent for sponsors offering company stock to participants.
Previously, fiduciaries enjoyed a “presumption of prudence” in offering company stock in plans, and successfully deployed the argument in “stock drop” claims.
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Nick Thornton
Nick Thornton is a financial writer covering retirement and health care issues for BenefitsPRO and ALM Media. He greatly enjoys learning from the vast minds in the legal, academic, advisory and money management communities when covering the retirement space. He's also written on international marketing trends, financial institution risk management, defense and energy issues, the restaurant industry in New York City, surfing, cigars, rum, travel, and fishing. When not writing, he's pushing into some land or water.
