Alaska Retirement Management Board Defined Contribution Plan Committee Committee Meeting
The meeting encompassed key discussions on the Callan 2026 Defined Contribution Trends survey, specifically evaluating retirement income solutions such as annuity features and their associated fiduciary challenges. The committee received updates from Empower regarding participant engagement, money-in-motion reports, and upcoming fee changes and communication strategies. The Division of Retirement and Benefits provided updates on the BEARS project, office consolidations, legislative monitoring, and member services statistics. The Treasury Division reported on international equity fund manager changes and the implementation of a revised target date fund glide path. Additionally, the committee reviewed reports on delinquent and late-filing employers and discussed future administrative and investment matters.
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The committee meeting addressed the development of a draft Investment, Actuarial, and Governance Reference Guide, which now includes expanded member information and clarifications on plan risk. Discussions were held regarding part-time employee service within defined contribution plans, focusing on alignment with statute and regulatory requirements, with a request for further data. Additionally, the committee discussed occupational disability concerns for PERS members, specifically regarding income verification for lending purposes. An executive session was conducted to review distribution counseling calls.
Jul 8, 2026·Board meeting
Alaska Retirement Management Board Strategic Review and Action Committee Strategic Review and Action Committee Meeting
The committee reviewed the draft Investment, Actuarial, and Governance Reference Guide, incorporating feedback and outlining future stakeholder engagement. Discussions were held regarding part-time employee service within defined contribution plans, specifically addressing compliance with IRS requirements and statutory definitions of service. Members addressed concerns regarding occupational disability benefits and the verification of income for loan applications. Additionally, the committee convened in an executive session to discuss distribution counseling.
Jun 10, 2026·Board meeting
Alaska Retirement Management Board Board Of Trustees Meeting
The board meeting focused on several key agenda items, including legislative updates, reports on the retirement and benefits division, fund financial presentations, and actuarial valuation discussions. The board deliberated on asset allocation for various retirement systems, discussed actuarial earnings assumptions, and approved experience analysis. Additional business included private credit manager hires, performance measurement reports, and deliberations regarding manager selection in public equity and micro cap strategies. The board also addressed governance matters, including committee reports, contract renewals, and strategic planning for meeting logistics.
