San Jose board accepts 2025 actuarial valuation as funded ratio edges up; stress tests show sensitivity to market shocks Trustees approved the final 2025 pension valuation showing a plan value of roughly $3.6 billion and an overall funded ratio near the mid‑60s; actuaries warned that one‑year market shocks or discount‑rate changes would materially raise city and member contribution rates.

San Jose's retirement board just approved a pivotal 2025 pension valuation, revealing a $3.6 billion fund and a promising path to recovery amidst market uncertainties.

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Investment staff reports strong private‑markets distributions and 4.1% Q3 gain for the fund Presenters told trustees that private‑markets realizations drove above‑average returns in Q2 and Q3: private equity distributions spiked (post‑Q2 realization returns returned nearly $8M), and the total retirement plan returned 4.1% in Q3, adding roughly $230M in market gains.

Private equity distributions soared to nearly $8 million, driving a remarkable 4.1% gain for the retirement fund in Q3!

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Board raises OPEB discount rate to 6.25% and adopts updated health‑care trend assumptions Trustees voted unanimously to raise the OPEB discount rate from 6.0% to 6.25% and approved updated short‑term health‑care trend assumptions after hearing an actuary’s recommendation and public comment arguing for both more and less conservative choices.

The San Jose Retirement Board has made a pivotal decision to raise the OPEB discount rate to 6.25%, igniting a debate on the future of retiree healthcare costs.

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Actuary reports preliminary valuation: funded status improves, UAL falls to about $1.9 billion Actuary Bill Hallmark told the board preliminary results show a roughly $119 million investment gain this year (about $96 million deferred), a funded ratio moving to about 64–65% and an unfunded actuarial liability near $1.9 billion; Hallmark said salary growth and termination/retirement experience drove liability increases.

San Jose's retirement system is seeing a significant boost with a $119 million investment gain and a drop in unfunded liabilities to $1.9 billion—how will this impact your future?

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Alpine Macro's Bassem Nofel Discusses Economic Trends and Financial Market Implications Bassem Nofel presents economic insights and market analysis during a trustee meeting.

Trustees at the Federated City Employees' Retirement Plan are tackling urgent cybersecurity threats and economic uncertainties to protect your future—find out how!

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Public Comments Highlight Concerns Over Federated Retirement Fund Expenditures Beneficiary Bridal Mamura questions trustee spending on conferences during public comment period.

Community voices are rising as concerns over the Federated Retirement Fund's expenditures on trustee conferences spark heated discussions in San Jose.

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Economic Experts Discuss Immigration Impact on Inflation and Long-Term Interest Rates Experts analyze immigration's role in inflation and project rising interest rates due to debt.

The Police and Fire Department Retirement Plan Board is making critical decisions that could shape the future of public safety pensions—are they prepared for the challenges ahead?

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Federated Board Approves Contracts for Disability Medical Services amid Strategic Planning Efforts Board discusses new contracts for medical services and strategic planning for upcoming months.

San Jose's Retirement Plan Board is gearing up for a transformative strategic retreat, backed by new governance and enhanced medical services for city employees!

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Board Approves 25 Internal Audit Recommendations to Streamline Processes Trustees endorsed internal audit recommendations to enhance operational efficiency and prepare for new auditor.

The Federated City Employees' Retirement Plan Board just approved 25 internal audit recommendations, paving the way for enhanced operational efficiency and future improvements.

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Trustees recommend Nakagawa to city council for board vacancy Trustees vote to recommend Nakagawa over Chi for the open trustee position

San Jose's retirement plan is set for a shake-up as the board appoints Mr. Nakagawa, promising to enhance operations and save costs in a major meeting!

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