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)
- September 1, 2010 - NAIRPA Issues Comment to SEC on Target Date Funds
- August 30, 2010 - ASPPA Issues Comment on DOL Fee Disclosure Regulation
- August 14, 2010 - ACOPA Honors Robert Schramm for Distinguished Service
- August 13, 2010 - ACOPA Announces New 2010-2011 Leadership
- August 11, 2010 - AIRE LLC: IRS Requires Tax Preparers To Meet New Standards
- July 15, 2010 – ASPPA Supports DOL Fee Disclosure Regulation
- June 25, 2010 – ASPPA Lauds Congress for Passing Pension Funding Relief
- June 22, 2010 – ASPPA & NTSAA Request Guidance on 403(b) Plan Terminations
- June 8, 2010 – ASPPA Expands Outreach to Investment Professionals
- May 26, 2010 – Key Findings Released from Lifetime Income Summit
- May 13, 2010 - DOL Grants ASPPA Requested Relief on EFAST2
- May 6, 2010 – ASPPA Urges House to Oppose Doggett Proposal
- May 5, 2010 – ASPPA Responds to DOL Investment Advice Regulations
- May 3, 2010 - ASPPA Issues Comment on Lifetime Income Options
- April 26, 2010 – ASPPA Requests EFAST2 Extension From DOL
- April 7, 2010 – ASPPA Urges House to Pass Pension Funding Relief
- March 22, 2010 – ASPPA Commends Move to Protect Retirement Income from Medicare Tax
- March 15, 2010 – Waters Recipient of 2010 Morningstar- ASPPA Leadership Award
- March 8, 2010 - ASPPA Lauds Senate for Adopting Roth Conversion Proposal
- February 23, 2010 - Advisory for The ASPPA 401(k) Summit
- February 17, 2010 – ASPPA & Morningstar Announce 401(k) Leadership Award Finalists
- February 9, 2010 - ASPPA and CFFP Form Education Partnership
- February 2, 2010 – ASPPA Urges DOL to Modify EFAST2 System
- January 26, 2010 - ASPPA Backs Obama Plan for Economic Relief
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
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.
