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Shareholder topics 2016… A volatile stock market, stagnant wages, global economic challenges, a strong U.S. dollar, and a presidential election like no other are just a few of the factors contributing to a growing feeling of uncertainty in corporate board rooms around the country.
This unsettled climate should make for an interesting annual meeting season this spring. BDO USA has compiled the following list of topics that corporate management and boards should be prepared to address in connection with 2016 annual meetings.
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Company retirement plans… No matter the industry or size of the company, many employers seem to be making the same big mistake: They aren’t as concerned about fiduciary liability related to their retirement plan as they should be. Sooner or later, it’s going to cost them.
Based on recent changes made by the Department of Labor (DOL), many of these companies face being sued by employees, getting audited, paying huge fines for mismanaging their retirement plans, or all three. Before I go into why employers should be paying attention to fiduciary issues, let me elaborate.
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