The UNJSPF at 75: Ensuring pension security for international civil servants since 1949

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Key figures

USD 79.9 billion

Value of the UNJPSF assets as at 31 October 2023 – unaudited preliminary figures. Weekly updated market value of the portfolio is available here.

93.3%
of initial pension cases processed within 15 business days of receipt of documents (2022)
227,600
UNJSPF participants and beneficiaries as at 31 December 2022

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Benchmarking study: UNJSPF has lower management cost

According to a recently released peer review study by CEM Benchmarking, a firm specializing in benchmarking investment funds, the UN Pension Fund outperformed its peers in terms of returns on investments and management costs.

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What to do if you did not receive your monthly benefit

Non-receipt of your monthly payment can be caused by issues related to your payment instructions, including your banking details; and/or non-receipt by the Pension Fund of your original, duly filled out, dated and signed annual Certificate of Entitlement.

Click on the link below if you or someone you know did not receive their monthly benefit payment.

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What to do in case of death of a retiree/beneficiary or your dependants

Please visit the following page if you need to inform the Fund about the death of a retiree/beneficiary or about the death of your dependents.

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A defined benefit plan

Established in 1949 by the United Nations General Assembly, UNJSPF provides retirement, death, disability and related benefits for staff of the United Nations and other member organizations. The UN pension plan is a defined benefit plan which is not dependent on the investment return or longevity. The past actuarial valuations have confirmed the Fund is fully funded.

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Our approach to sustainable investing

As a signatory to the United Nations’ Principles of Responsible Investing or PRI, the Office of Investment Management (OIM) incorporates environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations throughout the investment decision-making process.

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Educational videos

The Fund has just released 20 videos covering almost every aspect of pensions for participants, retirees/beneficiaries, and survivors. The series, available in English, French and Spanish, offers a new way to learn about your pension in an entertaining, clear and concise manner – most of the videos are less than 3 minutes.

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Pension eLearning Modules

The set of UNJSPF Pension eLearning Modules is intended to cater to all participants, retirees, and beneficiaries of the Fund, providing them with essential information on their UNJSPF pension plan along with pension rights, options and obligations and practical guidance.

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