Tag: "ACOPA"
Experts Provide “Safe Bets” to Actuaries in Las Vegas
During the “Ask the Experts” session at the Advanced Actuarial Conference, Carol Zimmerman from the IRS and fellow panelists fielded questions on underfunding, plan termination, participant notices and more.
ASPPA and ACOPA Announce 2013 ACOPA Advanced Actuarial Conference
The ACOPA Advanced Actuarial Conference is a forum focused on issues facing actuaries in the pension marketplace. The program will feature a legislative and regulatory update as well as several sessions on specific, practical approaches to issues including cash balance plans and key compliance issues. An open-forum session will also allow attendees to present and discuss questions with leading industry experts.
Cash Balance Plans—Design, Testing and New Developments
CHICAGO—This year’s ACOPA Actuarial Symposium kicked off with a rousing start courtesy of Norman Levinrad. Speaking at the Drake Hotel in Downtown Chicago, Levinrad presented to nearly 100 members of the ASPPA College of Pension Actuaries (ACOPA). His session was titled “Cash Balance Plans—Design, Testing and New Developments (except that we have none)”.
A Regulatory Update on Retirement Plans—Where Will MAP-21 Take Us?
CHICAGO (August 11, 2012)— The ASPPA College of Pension Actuaries (ACOPA) held its annual conference at the Drake Hotel in Chicago on August 10 – 11. Opening the session Saturday, conferees heard from several thought leaders about regulatory updates, with significant attention on the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (“MAP-21”) which was passed into law in early July.
ACOPA Honors James E. Holland for Professional Excellence
The ASPPA College of Pension Actuaries (ACOPA) honored James E. Holland, Jr. with the Edward E. Burrows Distinguished Achievement Award at its 2012 Actuarial Symposium on Saturday August 11 in Chicago.
ASPPA College of Pension Actuaries Announces 2012-2013 Leadership
The ASPPA College of Pension Actuaries (ACOPA) announced Leadership Council election results on Saturday August 11 at their annual business meeting held in conjunction with the ACOPA Actuarial Symposium in Chicago. Mark Dunbar will serve as president for the 2012-2013 year.
Miller Gives Washington Update to ASPPA College of Pension Actuaries
Judy Miller, Chief of Actuarial Issues and Director of Retirement Policy for ASPPA, provided an update on related activities in Washington and at the State level at the ACOPA Advanced Actuarial Conference in Boston. Miller discussed the legislative outlook for pension funding relief, possible impacts on retirement plans of tax reform, and other potential legislation impacting retirement plans.
Ferguson & Finnegan Discuss Testing Issues Specific to Cash Balance Plans
The ASPPA College of Pension Actuaries (ACOPA) held its Advanced Actuarial Conference in Boston June 4-5. The conference provides an opportunity for attendees to learn from various actuarial, legal and accounting experts in addition to networking with professionals working in the pension field.
The 2012 ACOPA Advanced Actuarial Conference
The ACOPA Advanced Actuarial Conference is a forum focused on issues facing actuaries in the pension marketplace. The program will feature a legislative and regulatory update as well as several sessions on specific, practical approaches to issues including pension deduction and cash balance plan testing.
Actuaries Held to Higher Standards– Even More Important When Retirement Plans at Risk
The ASPPA College of Pension Actuaries (ACOPA) sponsored the Actuarial Symposium in Boston on August 12th and 13th. The symposium is attended by actuaries, retirement plan professionals, and IRS representatives in a town hall forum, where learning is driven by interactive dialogue facilitated by leaders in the profession.
