Archive for September, 2011
ASPPA Recommends Self-Correction Component To Voluntary Fiduciary Correction Program
ASPPA General Counsel Craig Hoffman issues a statement from a comment letter filed with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Employee Benefit Security Administration (EBSA) on the Voluntary Fiduciary Correction Program under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA).
ASPPA Launches Association Focused on Plan Advisors
The American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries (ASPPA) today announced the launch of The National Association of Plan Advisors (NAPA) to meet the growing needs of advisors working in the 401(k) market.
ASPPA Holds 45th Annual Conference at National Harbor
The American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries hosts its 45th annual conference—where more than 1,500 retirement plan professionals engage with government officials and their colleagues on retirement issues including— tax reform, fee disclosure, fiduciary status, electronic disclosure and implementation of new DOL participant fee disclosure regulations.
ASBO, NEA & NTSAA Form Joint 403(b) Taskforce to Offer Fee Disclosure Solution
The National Tax Sheltered Accounts Association (NTSAA) and The American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries (ASPPA) today announced the formation of an industry taskforce dedicated to increasing transparency in the 403(b) marketplace.
ASPPA & Morningstar Open Nominations for 401(k) Advisor Award
Leadership Award Designates Distinction in the 401(k) Marketplace ARLINGTON, VA, (September 16, 2011) – The American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries (ASPPA) today announced the opening of the nomination window for the 401(k) Advisor Leadership Award. The award recognizes leadership, innovation, and influence by a leading financial advisor in the 401(k) marketplace. Sponsored by […]
ASPPA Testifies in Defense of 401(k) System
ASPPA’s Director of Retirement Policy Judy Miller testifies before a hearing of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee regarding Tax Reform Options: Promoting Retirement Security…
ASPPA to Testify on Retirement Savings Proposals at Senate Finance Committee Hearing
ASPPA’s Director of Retirement Policy Judy A. Miller will testify before the U.S. Senate Finance Committee regarding Tax Reform Options: Promoting Retirement Security on Thursday September 15 at 10:00 am.
OpEd—Why Economists Should Stay in Their Ivory Towers
Remember the proposal by Professor Teresa Ghilarducci? She wanted to repeal employer-provided defined contribution plans and instead have the government make annual $600 contributions to a government-run retirement account maintained for workers. A similar idea is getting attention on Capitol Hill that would completely undermine 401(k) plans…
James Dornan Joins ASPPA Government Affairs Team
The American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries today announced the addition of James E. Dornan to their team as Political Director. Dornan joins ASPPA from Artemis Strategies where he was Senior Vice President handling political consulting services…
