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 (2012)
- February 1, 2012 - New Fee Disclosure Solution Released by Joint 403(b) Taskforce
- January 31, 2012 - New ERISA Definition of Fiduciary Alive and Kicking
- January 26, 2012 - Bad Math is Still Bad Math
- January 13, 2012 - ASPPA Launches Plan Consultant Magazine
- January 6, 2012 - 403(b) Compliance Summit Report Released
- January 3, 2012 - 2012 Retirement Forecast (Video)
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News Release & Statements (2010 – 2011)
- December 20, 2011 - ASPPA & CIkR Request Fee Disclosure Extension
- December 19, 2011 - Chris DeGrassi Joins ASPPA Executive Team
- November 18, 2011 - Keeping Current—A Regulatory Update on Retirement Plans
- November 17, 2011 - Government Proposals That Could Change Your Retirement Plan
- November 17, 2011 - 401(k) Retirement Plans Myths – Debunked
- October 28, 2011 - Knowing Where To Draw The Ethical Line
- October 23, 2011 - ASPPA Honors Ashton with Eidson Award
- October 23, 2011 - ASPPA Honors Members for Educational Achievement
- October 23, 2011 - Robert Richter Becomes 43rd President to Lead ASPPA
- October 5, 2011 - Choice is Critical to 403(b) Participation
- September 30, 2011 - ASPPA Recommends Self-Correction Component To VFCP
- September 29, 2011 - ASPPA Launches Association Focused on Plan Advisors
- September 20, 2011 - ASBO, NEA & NTSAA Form Joint 403(b) Taskforce to Offer Fee Disclosure Solution
- September 16, 2011 - ASPPA & Morningstar Open Nominations fo 401(k) Advisor Award
- September 15, 2011 - ASPPA Testifies in Defense of the 401(k) System
- September 14, 2011 - ASPPA to Testify on Retirement Proposals at Senate Hearing
- September 6, 2011 - OpEd: Why Economists Should Stay in Their Ivory Towers
- September 1, 2011 - James Dornan Joins ASPPA Government Affairs Team
- August 19, 2011 - ASPPA Names Lisa Allen Educational Advocate
- August 17, 2011 - ACOPA Honors Actuary Janet S. Eisenberg for Distinguished Service
- August 16, 2011 - ASPPA College of Pension Actuaries Announces 2012 Leadership
- August 10, 2011 - NTSAA’s 403(b) Advisor Releases Summer Issue
- August 8, 2011 - ASPPA Board Announces 2012 Leadership Team
- July 28, 2011 - ASPPA Issues Clarification on Proposed Definition of Fiduciary Regulation
- July 27, 2011 - Chart: Comparing Deficit Reduction
- July 20, 2011 - Gang of Six Plan Reference to Retirement Savings Based on Fuzzy Math
- June 21, 2011 - ASPPA & NAIRPA Support Investor Education Efforts
- June 15, 2011 - ASPPA Asks DOL for Extension on Fee Disclosure
- June 14, 2011 - Electronic Delivery of Retirement Documents Benefits Participants
- June 10, 2011 - ASPPA Offers IRS Ideas to Simplify Paperwork for Retirement Plan Filings
- May 31, 2011 - ASPPA Study Says Bad Budget Math Targets 401(k) Plans
- April 29, 2011 - 401(K) Plans Benefit Moderate Income Workers
- April 29, 2011 - ASPPA Responds to Treasury’s Regulatory Burden Request
- April 14, 2011 - NTSAA & ASPPA Request Municipal Advisor Exemption
- March 31, 2011 - ASPPA Responds to DOL Regulatory Burden Request
- March 18, 2011 - ASPPA Clarifies Its Position on Proposed Definition of Fiduciary Regulation
- March 7, 2011 - Malone Honored with 401(k) Advisor Leadership Award
- February 28, 2011 - ASPPA to Testify on Definition of Fiduciary at DOL
- February 25, 2011 - ASPPA Supports America Saves Week
- February 17, 2011 - NTSAA & ASPPA Renew Appeal for 403(b) Plan Audit Relief
- February 8, 2011 - ASPPA & Morningstar Announce 401(k) Advisor Leadership Award Finalists
- February 3, 2011 - 403(b) Advisor Magazine Launches at NTSAA Annual
- January 27, 2011 - ASPPA Requests Clarity on Definition of Fiduciary
- January 26, 2011 - ASPPA Requests Changes to IRS Hybrid Regulations
- January 3, 2011 - ASPPA Welcomes IRS Clarification on PTIN Registration Requirements
- December 29, 2010 - NTSAA Issues 403(b) Compliance Resolution Summit Report
- December 20, 2010 - NTSAA & ASPPA To Launch New Magazine for Advisors
- December 1, 2010 - ASPPA Warns NCFRR Report Threatens Workers’ Retirement Security
- November 29, 2010 - ASPPA Welcomes IRS Guidance on Roth Conversion
- November 10, 2010 - ASPPA Urges Congress to Protect Retirement Incentives
- October 18, 2010 - ASPPA Honors Members for Educational Achievement
- October 17, 2010 - ASPPA Honors Huntington with Edison Award
- October 17, 2010 - Thomas Finnegan Elected ASPPA President
- October 15, 2010 - ASPPA to Release TPA Owner Survey
- October 12, 2010 - ASPPA Petitions DOL for 403(b) Plan Relief
- October 7, 2010 - ASPPA Urges IRS to Clarify Circular 230 Requirements at IRS Hearing
- October 5, 2010 - ASPPA Enhances Service Provider Certification
- October 1, 2010 - ASPPA Urges DOL to Issue Form 5500 Extension
- September 30, 2010 - ASPPA & Morningstar Accepting Nominations for 401(k) Advisor Award
- September 20, 2010 - ASPPA Asks IRS to Modify Circular 230
- September 16, 2010 - ASPPA Applauds Passage of Roth Conversion Provision
- September 14, 2010 - ASPPA to Testify on Lifetime Income Options at DOL/Treasury Hearing
- 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.
