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Cowden Associates 2009 Tri-State Area
Defined Contribution Plan Sponsor Survey

You’re invited to participate in Cowden Associates’ survey. All participants receive a complimentary detailed report and are invited to the survey results presentation.

Cowden Associates, the region’s leading independent actuarial and employee benefit consulting firm has opened its 2009 Tri-State Area Defined Contribution Plan Sponsor Survey for participation. This is Cowden’s third annual survey and responses are due May 27, 2009.

The results are a valuable tool that captures credible and dependable data on basic plan and contribution information, plan features and employer insight components.

Cowden’s final survey report will be available in late summer, and by participating, you will receive a complimentary copy of the report.

Click here to participate in the Cowden Associates 2009 Tri-State Area Defined Contribution Plan Sponsor Survey.

Additional QDIA Regulation Guidance from the DOL

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has released additional clarification of the "QDIA regulation," the final regulations governing Qualified Default Investment Alternatives (QDIA). These regulations provide plan sponsors relief from certain fiduciary responsibilities under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) for investments made on behalf of participants or beneficiaries who fail to direct the investment of assets in their individual accounts. The guidance has been published in the form of a Q & A that can be found at the DOL website.