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Explore NASRA's Research
At NASRA, we provide a wealth of research to help you stay informed about the public retirement system community. Here's a glimpse of the resources you can explore:
Public Fund Survey
Discover our annual summary of key financial, actuarial, and demographic trends in public retirement systems. Featuring detailed analysis and graphics, this report has been a foundation of our research since 2001.
Industry Resources and Reports
Browse a collection of resources and reports from NASRA and other organizations, offering valuable data and insights into the public pension industry.
Retirement System Data
Find the latest statistics on asset values, active members, and annuitants across more than 140 state and local retirement systems.
At NASRA, we provide a wealth of research to help you stay informed about the public retirement system community. Here's a glimpse of the resources you can explore:
Public Fund Survey
Discover our annual summary of key financial, actuarial, and demographic trends in public retirement systems. Featuring detailed analysis and graphics, this report has been a foundation of our research since 2001.
Industry Resources and Reports
Browse a collection of resources and reports from NASRA and other organizations, offering valuable data and insights into the public pension industry.
Retirement System Data
Find the latest statistics on asset values, active members, and annuitants across more than 140 state and local retirement systems.
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Joining NASRA Opens an Invaluable Network
Membership offers key insight into the issues facing public retirement systems. NASRA’s core mission is to support its members through education, research, and the exchange of ideas, equipping them to navigate challenges and implement effective solutions. Signature events include the Winter Meeting, February 28 to March 2, 2025, in Washington, D.C., and the Annual Conference, August 8-12, 2026, in Boston, Massachusetts.
Industry Insights at a Glance:
Average public pension plan investment return assumption falls below 7%...
Among 131 plans measured, more than half have reduced their investment return assumption since FY 20, resulting in a decline in the average investment return assumption below 7.0 percent. This is the lowest level in more than 40 years.
Combined value of public pension assets exceeds $6.51 trillion...
As of Q2 2025, the Federal Reserve reports that public pension assets were a record $6.51 trillion, an increase of 6.9%, from $6.09 trillion as reported for the prior quarter. This marks the highest quarterly increase since the fourth quarter of 2020, when the aggregate value of public pension assets increased by 10.2 percent from the previous quarter. The value as of the second quarter of 2025 is higher than the same quarter one year ago by some $516 billion, or 8.6 percent.
Public pension plans are a shared responsibility...
Nearly every state enacted significant reforms to its pension plans in recent years, and for many plans, one outcome is that more responsibility shifted from employers to employees through use of plan designs such as variable contribution rates, variable benefits, and hybrid plans, among other features.
Meetings
NASRA Winter Meeting
Join us for the 2026 NASRA Winter Meeting, taking place February 28 to March 2, 2026, in Washington, D.C. This annual gathering brings together state retirement system leaders and industry experts to discuss critical issues, emerging trends, and policy developments impacting public retirement systems. Engage in focused discussions, connect with peers, and gain insights to strengthen public pension management. Registration will open in December, 2025.
NASRA Annual Conference
Save the date for the NASRA Annual Conference, August 8 to 12, 2026, in Boston, Massachusetts. This flagship event provides a comprehensive platform for networking, learning, and collaboration among public retirement system professionals. Featuring in-depth sessions, expert panels, and opportunities to share effective and efficient practices, the conference is a must-attend for those shaping the future of public pensions. Registration will open in late May, 2026.