How we will guide participants through the upcoming transition
The new Pension Act brings with it quite a few changes, so we are including participants in the coming transition.
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Seizing opportunities with choice guidance
A brainstorm held by employers and advisors yields about 600 opportunities to supplement our selection guidance.
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The paid-up variant has been retired!
The paid-up variant has disappeared under the new system. But is that in the interest of participants?
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An update on the Dutch Future of Pensions Act
We're pleased to give you an update on the latest developments concerning the new pension system.
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And now to work on the Future of Pensions Act!
The Future of Pensions Act has been passed by the Dutch House of Representatives. If the Dutch Senate also approves the bill (expected in January or February), it will take effect on 1 July 2023. All pension schemes must meet the new Pensions Act by 1 January 2027.
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Slip of the pen in minister's answers to questions
In his latest opinion piece, Berry van Sonsbeek discussed the compensation scheme that should in all cases also apply to new employees. The documents for the second round of questions and answers between the Minister and the Lower House (published on 30 June), reveal a number of things.
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Compensation schemes lead to the use of non-retroactive effect.
The recent document with questions from the Dutch House of Representatives about the new system and Minister Schouten’s answers to those questions may raise some eyebrows. A column by Berry van Sonsbeek.
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Advantages and disadvantages of a flexible contribution scheme.
In the new pension system, we have two types of contribution schemes: a flexible and a solidary contribution scheme. In essence they have much in common. The main difference is in the way the returns reach the participants and the extent to which solidarity reserves are used.
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