Statements & Releases

The American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries (ASPPA) welcomes inquiries by reporters who cover information about the private pension system, related federal regulations, applicable state or federal legislation, and the duties and operations of retirement plan professionals.

To schedule an interview with an expert or ASPPA member or for more information, contact Melinda Semadeni, Director of Media Relations, at msemadeni@asppa.org  or by phone (703) 516-9300, extension 130.
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Current News Release & Statements (2010)

Archive
2009 News Releases
2008 News Releases

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ASPPA IN THE NEWS

Independent Retirement Advisors Want Legal Clarity

ASPPA Expands Expertise in Recordkeeper Certification Program

U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis and Assistant Secretary of Labor Phyllis Borzi (EBSA) speak at the ASPPA DOL Speaks: The 2009 Employees Benefits Conference.

ASPPA answers editorial by The New York Times about how to reform 401(k) plans

Edward E. Burrows Distinguished Service Award Presented to Joan A. Gucciardi at ACOPA Actuarial Symposium

2009 ASPPA Educator’s Award Recipient and Martin Rosenberg Academic Achievement Honorees Announced
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ASPPA LEADERS IN THE NEWS

ASPPA member R. Bradford Huss, senior adviser to the ASPPA Government Afairs Committee and an ERISA attorney spoke with Pension & Investment magazine in May about legislation regarding independent financial advice.

As pension legislation moves through committees in Congress, ASPPA Chief of Actuarial Issues and Director of Retirement Policy Judy A. Miller commented about funding relief in a Pension & Investment magazine article.

Brian Graff, ASPPA Executive Director/CEO was featured in an interview for the blog by Brightscope. Read the blog interview about ASPPA.

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RESOURCES

ASPPA offers the following source materials about ASPPA activities and other useful sites: 

Spokespersons – Biographical information and photographs of ASPPA, ACOPA, CIKR, and NAIRPA spokespersons.

Glossary – With so many abbreviations and acronyms in use by retirement plan professionals, ASPPA provides this glossary to assist newcomers to the retirement plan industry.

Related Sites – A list of additional Web sites where reporters, writers, and others interested in the retirement plan industry may find useful information.