Investors due a reimbursement from the mutual fund scandals shouldn't get hopes up of striking gold. The process of going through years of investment history for thousands of investors is costly, and some investors may end up with chump change of $10 or less, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Consultants have been trying to figure out the best way to distribute the settlement money. Two large companies that owe investors settlement funds--Pilgrim, Baxter & Associates Ltd's PBHG Funds and
The plans show how it is complicated to find some investors, particularly those in omnibus accounts, which are huge accounts for some 401(k) plans that may comprise thousands of investors. Many companies are worried that the costs of digging up investors' information will be higher than the actual amount of money going back to them. Additionally, companies are worried about getting reimbursed for the extra workload.
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