New York, 29 April 2026. The United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF) held its fourth annual global townhall meeting this week.

UNJSPF participants, retirees and beneficiaries joined the event to receive important updates from Chief Executive of Pension Administration, Rosemarie McClean and Representative of the Secretary-General for the investment of UNJSPF assets, Robert Van der Zee.

Rosemarie reassured clients that UNJSPF benefits are secure and that the Fund remains financially strong as a defined benefit plan designed for long-term sustainability. She explained that the Fund’s ability to pay benefits is closely monitored through regular actuarial valuations and asset–liability management studies, which show the Fund is in good financial health.

She addressed the UN General Assembly’s mandate for a holistic review of the pension scheme, explaining that the Pension Board will provide interim updates ahead of recommendations to the General Assembly in 2028.

She also highlighted record service delivery results and a high ongoing workload, outlined modernization under the Fund’s C.A.R.E. strategy and underscored expanded outreach and communications. She outlined the upcoming changes to the Member Self-Service portal, which is accessible to staff and retirees through the Fund’s website – and encouraged clients to use the website, including the “Contact Us” page and contact center resources, to stay informed and receive assistance.

Robert Van der Zee reported that despite a challenging geopolitical and market environment, the Fund remained resilient, with total assets of about USD 107.4 billion as of 31 December 2025 and a strong financial position. He noted the long-term growth of assets over decades and the portfolio’s historical ability to recover from major crises.

He emphasized key performance measures, including long-term results versus the 3.5% real rate of return target (outperforming over the 15-year horizon) and medium-term performance versus benchmarks, while noting differences in outcomes across asset classes such as private equity compared with public equity based benchmarks.

He also acknowledged the effect of geopolitical tensions on market conditions and emphasized the portfolio’s resilience, and noted actions taken to manage risks.

To watch the townhall recording, click here.

To access the PowerPoint presentation, click here.

Participants, retirees and beneficiaries are invited to share their feedback through the online survey.