Recent comments in Smart Money’s Encore blog—“How much do 401(k) Plans Cost the Government,” (1.25.12) incorrectly characterizes estimates of retirement savings tax expenditures made in “Retirement Savings and Tax Expenditure Estimates” a research paper prepared for the American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries (ASPPA).
The American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries (ASPPA) today announced their official publication The ASPPA Journal will now be known as Plan Consultant magazine. A survey of ASPPA’s growing community of diverse retirement professionals prompted the redesign of the publication from a scholarly journal to a less formal magazine format.
The National Tax Sheltered Accounts Association released a report from their third annual 403(b) Compliance Resolution Summit in Dallas. The report is a summary from the meeting where 403(b) professionals gather to identify service issues and develop best practices for the resolution of those issues.
ASPPA’s Executive Director Brian Graff offers a preview to key retirement issues on the legislative and regulatory agenda and how they will impact retirement plan professionals.
Recent comments in Smart Money’s Encore blog—“How much do 401(k) Plans Cost the Government,” (1.25.12) incorrectly characterizes estimates of retirement savings tax expenditures made in “Retirement Savings and Tax Expenditure Estimates” a research paper prepared for the American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries (ASPPA).
The National Tax Sheltered Accounts Association released a report from their third annual 403(b) Compliance Resolution Summit in Dallas. The report is a summary from the meeting where 403(b) professionals gather to identify service issues and develop best practices for the resolution of those issues.
ASPPA’s Executive Director Brian Graff offers a preview to key retirement issues on the legislative and regulatory agenda and how they will impact retirement plan professionals.
Remember the proposal by Professor Teresa Ghilarducci? She wanted to repeal employer-provided defined contribution plans and instead have the government make annual $600 contributions to a government-run retirement account maintained for workers. A similar idea is getting attention on Capitol Hill that would completely undermine 401(k) plans…
ASPPA CEO Brian Graff issues a statement clarifying ASPPA’s position on U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) proposed modifications to the regulation (29 CFR Part 2510) defining the term “fiduciary” under section 3(21) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA).
As Congress faces an August 2 deadline to raise the debt ceiling, there’s a growing influx of proposals to curb the growing national debt. But how do Retirement Plans—incorrectly scored by ignoring taxes paid upon future retirement— fare in the myriad of budget proposals? Click here to view the deficit reduction proposal chart…
The American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries (ASPPA) today announced their official publication The ASPPA Journal will now be known as Plan Consultant magazine. A survey of ASPPA’s growing community of diverse retirement professionals prompted the redesign of the publication from a scholarly journal to a less formal magazine format.
ASPPA Annual conference attendees caught up on retirement plan regulation with the keeping current session with Ilene Ferenczy and Derrin Watson.
The emerging issue of government proposals to change retirement plans were discussed in the Washington Update session at the ASPPA Annual Conference. The concern is that proposals will reduce the amount of contributions for employees to their 401(k) plans in an attempt by the government to increase revenue…
The ASPPA 401(k) SUMMIT is a national forum for professionals in the 401(k) marketplace. Retirement plan practitioners join experts and business leaders to discuss major trends, best practices, and legislative and regulatory activity that impact the industry.
Retirement professionals gather with industry experts and business leaders in Las Vegas at the NTSAA 403(b) Advisor Summit to discuss the state of the business, major industry trends, and the impact of new legislation and regulations on the 403(b) and 457(b) plans marketplace.
Retirement professionals and government officials meet to discuss regulatory, legislative, and administrative issues in the retirement arena. Participants include accountants, attorneys, actuaries, benefits & HR directors, investment professionals, and third party administrators.
An ASPPA sponsored regional conference where retirement professionals and government officials meet to discuss regulatory, legislative, and administrative issues in the retirement arena
The American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries (ASPPA) honored Bruce L. Ashton with the 2011 Harry T. Eidson Award during the opening session of the ASPPA annual conference at the Gaylord Hotel, National Harbor, Md.
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