Defined Contribution Subcommittee of Pension Committee

The Defined Contribution Subcommittee provides actuarial expertise and objective analysis regarding the use of defined contribution retirement plans as a means of delivering employee retirement benefits by:

• Providing independent and objective analysis, advice, and education to stakeholders of defined contribution retirement plans regarding:
  • Designing plan provisions and features to improve retirement outcomes
  • Using defined contribution retirement benefits to provide retirement income, including lifetime income
• Consulting with public policymakers about the effects of current legislation and regulatory guidance on defined contribution retirement benefit plans
• Identifying emerging issues affecting defined contribution retirement benefit plans
• Commenting on pending defined contribution retirement plan legislation and regulatory guidance
• Developing issue briefs, practice notes, and other educational material for the membership