Archive for July, 2011
DOL Addresses Investment Regulations at Western Benefits Conference
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Employee Benefit Security Administration (EBSA) addresses participants of the Western Benefits Conference…
ASPPA Issues Clarification on Proposed Definition of Fiduciary Regulation
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).
Comparing Deficit Reduction Proposals Impact on Retirement Policy
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…
Gang of Six Plan Reference to Retirement Savings Based on Fuzzy Math
ASPPA CEO issues a statement on the Deficit reduction proposal by a bipartisan coalition of senators known as the “Gang of Six.”
ASPPA CEO Offers Thoughts on Gang of Six Proposal
A lot of people have been asking whether the current debt limit debate, and in particular the proposal by the so-called Gang of Six, will impact retirement plans. The short answer is not directly-but it is complicated
ASPPA and WP&BC Host Western Benefits Conference
The Western Benefits Conference is a conference where retirement, health, welfare and benefits professionals meet to discuss regulatory, legislative, and administrative issues in the retirement arena with private sector professionals and government officials.
ASPPA & IRS Host Benefits Conference in Boston & New York City
The Northeast Benefits Conference is a regional conference where retirement professionals and government officials meet to discuss regulatory, legislative, and administrative issues in the retirement arena.
