Consistent with safe and sound banking practices and the compensation provisions of 12 CFR part 30, a national bank may adopt compensation plans, including, among others, the following:

(a) Bonus and profit-sharing plans. A national bank may adopt a bonus or profit-sharing plan designed to ensure adequate remuneration of bank officers and employees.

(b) Pension plans. A national bank may provide employee pension plans and make reasonable contributions to the cost of the pension plan.

(c) Employee stock option and stock purchase plans. A national bank may provide employee stock option and stock purchase plans.