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Driven by an apparent desire to clean up its case backlog, the IRS is planning a shift in procedure that might mean the end of the VCP program and subject a massive number of plans to audit.   Word of the dramatic shift in focus was brought to the attention of the American Retirement Association... READ MORE

In observance of Presidents Day on Monday, Feb. 17, the ASPPA offices will be closed. Accordingly, ASPPA Connect will not be published on Feb. 17. ASPPA Connect will reappear on Wednesday, Feb. 19.   To mark Presidents Day, here is a list of the presidents’ birthplaces. In some cases, however,... READ MORE

Pete Swisher, one of the retirement industry’s most respected voices, announced Feb. 13 the launch of Waypoint Fiduciary LLC, a “think tank, consultant, and expert fiduciary” for the U.S. retirement system.  Waypoint’s first engagements are with associations and distributors focused on group... READ MORE

We’re rebranding—and reinvigorating—ASPPA’s delivery of the retirement industry’s most robust content. Simply stated, ASPPA TE(k) is a new name—and brand—for ASPPA’s regional conferences. But it’s more than just a new name. We’re repositioning the purpose of these events to provide retirement plan... READ MORE

ASPPA is always providing information and insights that will be valuable to its members! Following is a summary of upcoming webcasts and events.   Live Webcasts   ASPPA Webcast: Cybersecurity: What You Don’t Know – and Do – Will Hurt You Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020   2:00 - 3:40 p.m. ET  ... READ MORE

The DOL’s Employee Benefits Security Administration just made it easier to find information about the status of an individual retirement plan and its operations, releasing an enhanced search tool for Form 5500 filings.  In addition to searching for specific filings, users now can search for... READ MORE

American investors apparently are feeling more confident about their finances than they have in a long time, but concerns about risks to their retirement are lingering, according to a new study from Allianz. Data from the firm’s Quarterly Market Perceptions Study shows that Americans’ worries... READ MORE

It’s been almost five years since the American Retirement Association “launched,” along with new logos for each of our member associations. This week we unveil an updated and refreshed look for those brands. In 2018, we undertook a review of the American Retirement Association brand, along with... READ MORE

You need more than book learning to succeed in 401(k) administration. That’s why the new ASPPA Qualified 401(k) Administrator (QKA)™ credential has not only been updated, but also expanded and improved in ways that will help you not only understand, but also apply your knowledge to real-life... READ MORE