Archive for October, 2010
ASPPA Honors Members for Educational Achievement
ASPPA honored Robert L. Long, with the ASPPA Educator’s Award, and four outstanding examination candidates, with the Martin Rosenberg Academic Achievement Award during the opening session of the ASPPA annual conference…
ASPPA Honors Huntington with Eidson Award
The American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries (ASPPA) honored Curtis E. Huntington, APM, COPA, FSA, MAAA, with the 2010 Harry T. Eidson Founders Award during the opening session of the ASPPA annual conference at the Gaylord Hotel, National Harbor, Md.
Thomas Finnegan Elected ASPPA President
The American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries announced Thomas J. Finnegan, as president or the organization during the opening session of the annual conference at the Gaylord Hotel, National Harbor, Md.
ASPPA To Release TPA Owner Survey
Results from a survey of Third Party Administrators (TPAs) will be shared at the ASPPA annual conference October 17. Results show TPAs focusing on 403(b) Plans…
ASPPA’s College of Pension Actuaries Issues Letter to PBGC
The ASPPA College of Pension Actuaries responds to a request for comment on the proposed rule relating to treatment of substantial cessation of operations under ERISA Section 4062(e) issued by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation…
ASPPA & NTSAA Petition DOL for 403(b) Plan Relief
ASPPA and the National Tax Sheltered Accounts Association (NTSAA) request an extension for 403(b) plans and arrangements scheduled to file the revised Form 5500 series for 2009 plan years due October 15, 2010…
ASPPA Urges IRS to Clarify Circular 230 Requirements
Robert Richter, president-elect of the American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries (ASPPA) issues the following statement in preparation for testimony regarding recommendations to modify Circular 230 before a hearing of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)…
ASPPA Enhances Service Provider Certification
ASPPA and the Centre for Fiduciary Excellence (CEFEX) announce changes to their service provider certification program to align with the needs of the growing marketplace of retirement plan professionals…
ASPPA Urges DOL to Issue Form 5500 Extension
Craig Hoffman, General Counsel and Director of Regulatory Affairs of ASPPA issues a request an extension to file the revised Form 5500 series with DOL and IRS. ASPPA believes the extension will encourage compliance for employers struggling to meet the October 15 deadline…
