The new US deferred compensation law: relevance, meaning, and response
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The recently enacted Internal Revenue Code (IRC) 409A, imposing restrictions on nonqualified deferred compensation plans is examined at length. The new law is applicable to amounts deferred after December 31, 2004. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued Notice 2005-1, which provides guidelines for compliance with the new legislation.
Publication Name: Benefits & Compensation International
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0268-764X
Year: 2005
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Greater transparency for hedge funds - a natural development in the USA
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Article examines the trend toward greater transparency of hedge funds in the United States. Discusses hedge fund versus mutual fund investing, the advantages and disadvantages of transparency, recent developments, and the regulatory outlook for hedge funds.
Publication Name: Benefits & Compensation International
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0268-764X
Year: 2003
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US cash balance plans put up a fight
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Cases resulting from the conversion of defined benefit plans to cash balance plans are discussed. Berger v. Xerox and Cooper v. IBM are presented in detail.
Publication Name: Benefits & Compensation International
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0268-764X
Year: 2004
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