In 2021, coronavirus will continue to dominate the news and our lives. Fortunately, partly due to wide-scale vaccinations, everything is increasingly going back to normal. But the virus has not been eliminated and we must remain vigilant.
Financial markets recovered quickly after the outbreak of the pandemic. Prices on the stock market soared; shares in particular are still doing well. On the other hand, we still have to deal with a very low interest rate. This makes pension funds vulnerable. Therefore: stay on top of things, follow developments closely and take action in time. For the time being there is no reason to panic.
And keep you well informed. While communication was already important, it has now become even more so. This was confirmed by a survey we commissioned last year from an independent pension professional. We have responded to the results of this survey, in part by modernising our website. We are always looking to improve our communication!
Well prepared for the consequences of the pension agreementWe are a relatively small, shrinking pension fund. But of course, we also have to keep abreast of all the developments in the pension world. Such as developments concerning the pension agreement. For this reason, the board attended special training sessions on the pension agreement in 2020. We have also set up a committee to examine the impact of the agreement on the pension fund. As well as what the consequences are for your pension. We are investing a lot of time in this now and in the coming months.
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