News Room
The American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries (ASPPA) communicates vital information to its members, the news media, and the public through this Web site and other means. ASPPA welcomes inquiries by news journalists and free-lance writers who seek information about the private pension system, related federal regulations, applicable state or federal legislation, and the duties and operations of retirement plan professionals.
INTERVIEWS
To schedule an interview with a spokesperson, or for more information, contact Melinda Semadeni, Director of Media Relations, at msemadeni@asppa.org or phone 703-516-9300, extension 130.
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LATEST NEWS
March 8, 2010 - The American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries (ASPPA) lauds the Senate for adopting the Roth Conversion Proposal The proposed ammendment permits Roth Conversion with 401(k) plans.
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HERE to read the release.
February 17, 2010 - The American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries (ASPPA) announced today the names of three finalists in the running for The 2010 Morningstar ASPPA 401(k) Leadership Advisor Award. Click
HERE to read the release.
February 9, 2010 - The American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries (ASPPA) and the College for Financial Planning have joined forces to offer advanced qualified retirement plan education to financial professionals. Click
HERE to read the release.
February 2, 2010 - The American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries (ASPPA), filed a petition today on behalf of 797 firms with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to request the Department allow the sharing of signer credentials under the EFAST2 system. Click
HERE to read the full news release.
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
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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ASPPA offers the following source materials about ASPPA activities and other useful sites:
News Releases – Current releases of ASPPA and its affiliates posted in reverse chronological order.
Spokespersons – Biographical information and photographs of ASPPA, ACOPA, CIKR, and NAIRPA spokespersons.
ASPPA eNEWS – Monthly e-mailed newsletter to ASPPA members about recent and future activities.
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.