Archive for October, 2012
Washington Update—Tax Reform 2013
Leading with a bullhorn and a battle cry, ASPPA’s Executive Director and CEO Brian Graff called on attendees of the 2012 ASPPA Annual Meeting to marshal their resources and get ready for what lies ahead—namely tax reform—and don’t allow history to repeat itself.
ASPPA Honors Members for Educational Achievement
The American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries (ASPPA) honored Richard A. Hochman with the ASPPA Educator’s Award and three outstanding examination candidates with the Martin Rosenberg Academic Achievement Award during the opening session of the 46th ASPPA annual conference at the Gaylord Hotel in National Harbor, MD.
Barry Max Levy Inaugurated as 44th President of ASPPA
The American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries (ASPPA) inaugurated Barry Max Levy as 2012-2013 president of the organization during the opening session of the 2012 ASPPA Annual Conference at the Gaylord Hotel, National Harbor, Md.
ASPPA Honors Larry Starr with Eidson Award
The American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries (ASPPA) honored Lawrence C. Starr, CPC, QPFC, with the 2012 Harry T. Eidson Founders Award during the opening session of the ASPPA Annual Conference at the Gaylord Hotel, National Harbor, Md.
ASPPA President Robert Richter’s Year in Review
ASPPA’s Executive Director and CEO Brian Graff sits down with 2011-2012 ASPPA President Robert M. Richter to discuss the strong relationship between ASPPA and governmental regulatory agencies, future threats to the retirement industry, the upcoming battle over tax reform, the ASPPA Political Action Committee, and Richter’s tenure as ASPPA President.
Plan Consultant Magazine Releases Fall Issue
This issue’s cover story looks at how the 2012 ASPPA Annual Conference is designed to fire up members and help get them ready for the challenges that lie ahead. For the retirement industry, those challenges constitute a perfect storm made up of presidential politics, a struggling economy, a gargantuan deficit, and the desire for tax reform, all concentrated into a very narrow time window.
ASPPA Releases New ESOP Administration Program
The American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries (ASPPA) today announced the release of a new educational certificate called “The Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Administration Certificate.” Training in ESOP retirement plan administration will assist professionals with both administration skills and knowledge of the unique intricacies of these plans.
Video—Washington Update
ASPPA’s CEO Brian Graff breaks down the upcoming 2012 Presidential election and offers his prediction on the outcome of several key national races and the election’s impact on tax reform and possible resolution of the “fiscal cliff.”
NAPA Launches Web Portal for Retirement Plan Advisors
The National Association of Plan Advisors (NAPA) and The American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries (ASPPA) announced the launch of the NAPA Net web portal to inform and connect retirement plan advisors. NAPA Net is designed to provide plan advisors with a voice and community, through which they can access and share news, commentary, interactive forums, research and webcasts.
