Juneau – Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation (APFC) appreciates having been accorded the opportunity to meet with the Legislative Budget & Audit Committee and affirm APFC’s commitment as the Alaska Permanent Fund (Fund) fiduciaries. Ultimately, as Alaskans and dedicated public servants, we are all invested in the Fund’s success and strive to protect and grow these treasured financial assets for the intergenerational benefit of all Alaskans.
Chair Richards affirmed that “the responsibility of the Board is to make those difficult decisions in furtherance of its mission and responsibilities under the law.” He reassured the Committee that the Board’s decisions were “driven by the Trustees’ assessment of what would be the best course going forward to most effectively support the more than $84 billion financial investment portfolio and those charged with the investment and management of this Fund.”
The enduring stewardship and safeguarding of this essential Alaskan financial resource are based on the APFC’s commitment to ensuring that investment of the Fund is conducted in accordance with constitutional provisions, statutory mandates, governance structures and the Board’s set investment objectives.