ASPPA and its affiliates issue news releases to communicate important changes at ASPPA, new developments in the private pension system in the United States, and other issues of interest to retirement plan professionals, the news media, and the public. 

Recent news releases are posted in reverse chronological order for the current calendar year.  News releases from previous years are in the News Release Archives.

Biographical information about official ASPPA and affiliate organization spokespersons is available in the News Room.  Direct all news media inquiries to  Melinda Semadeni, Director of Media Relations, at msemadeni@asppa.org or phone 703-516-9300, extension 130. 

Recent News Releases

March 8, 2010 -  ASPPA Lauds Senate for Adopting Roth Conversion Proposal

February 23, 2010 -  Advisory for The ASPPA 401(k) Summit

February 17, 2010 - ASPPA & Morningstar Announce 401(k) Leadership Award Finalists

February 9, 2010 -  ASPPA and CFFP Form Education Partnership

February 2, 2010 - ASPPA Urges DOL to Modify EFAST2 System

January 26, 2010 - ASPPA Backs Obama Plan for Economic Relief

October 1, 2009 - Independent Retirement Advisors Want Legal Clarity

September 30, 2009 - ASPPA Expands Expertise in Recordkeeper Certification Program

September 21, 2009 - ASPPA and NTSAA Look to Combine Operations

August 14, 2009 - ACOPA Honors Actuary Joan A. Gucciardi for Distinguished Service

August 6, 2009 - ASPPA to Honor Kathryn Kennedy and Candidate Achievers

June 18, 2009 - NAIRPA Wants Target Date Fund Providers to Improve Disclosures and Act as Plan Fiduciaries

April 30, 2009 - State-Run 401(k) Plans Proposed in Connecticut: Bad Idea

April 22, 2009 - ASPPA, CIKR, & NAIRPA Champion 401(k) Fee Disclosure, Independent Financial Advice Legislation

March 24, 2009 - ASPPA, CIKR, & NAIRPA Support Independent Investment Advice

March 23, 2009 - NAIRPA to Represent Independent Retirement Plan Investment Advisors

March 17, 2009 - Fred Reish to Receive ASPPA 401(k) Leadership Award

March 03, 2009 – Craig Hoffman Named ASPPA General Counsel/Director of Regulatory Affairs

February 26, 2009 – ASPPA Applauds Obama Proposals to Strengthen Private Retirement System

February 25, 2009 – ASPPA Requests Relief for Small Businesses

February 24, 2009 – ASPPA Opposes Connecticut 401(k) Legislation

February 20, 2009 – ASPPA Requests Safe Harbor Plan Relief from Treasury / IRS

February 18, 2009 – ASPPA & NTSAA Announce New TGPC Credential

February 17, 2009 – ASPPA Celebrates America Saves Week 2009

January 14, 2009 – Middle-Income Americans Benefit from 401(k) Plans, Majority of Eligible Employees Choose to Participate

News Release Archives