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APFC Governance Committee Reviews Proposed Benchmarking Charter
JUNEAU, Alaska – July 20, 2026 – The Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation’s (APFC) Board of Trustees Governance Committee reviewed a proposed charter to establish a Benchmark Review Committee, an advisory body that would periodically evaluate the performance benchmarks identified in APFC’s Investment Policy and ensure they remain appropriate, transparent, and aligned with the Fund’s long-term objectives.
“Strong governance depends on clear standards for measuring investment performance,” said Ethan Schutt, Chair of the Governance Committee. “A consistent, transparent review process strengthens oversight and helps ensure those standards remain aligned with the Fund’s objectives. I commend staff and advisors for bringing this forward.”
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Governance serves as the foundation for our accountability, independence, and long-term success. It includes the laws, policies, procedures, and oversight frameworks that direct how the Corporation operates and how the Alaska Permanent Fund is managed for both current and future generations. Critical factors for APFC’s governance success include effective independent management and organizational structure, adherence to accountability standards, clearly defined legal and regulatory responsibilities, established policies and procedures, and leadership in setting best-practice standards.