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In March 2020, there was great uncertainty in the financial markets due to the corona crisis. That also affected our buffers. The actual funding ratio of Philips Pensioenfonds was around 100% at that time. This means that there was exactly enough capital to be able to pay all accrued pensions, now and in the future. So there were no more buffers. During the year, the situation on the financial markets gradually improved. We have, of course, closely followed market developments. We have adjusted our investment portfolio where necessary. The actual funding ratio subsequently recovered well, returning to pre-crisis levels at the end of 2020.

All participants who accrue pension with Philips Pensioenfonds or who receive a pension from us will receive the latest edition of our Generaties magazine. In this edition, two board members look back on the year 2020 and you can read more about our policy for socially responsible investment.

Philips Pensioenfonds is interested in your opinion about our services. What are we doing well, what can be improved? To gain insights, we asked a large number of our members to participate in a survey. This research is carried out by independent research agency MWM2. We want to use the results of this research to improve our communication and services. Did you receive an email invitation to participate in the survey? Then we would appreciate it if you would like to complete the survey by 9 May at the latest.

The corona crisis initially hit the financial markets hard in 2020. As the year went on Philips Pensioenfonds saw its buffers recover – though unfortunately not enough for us to increase our pensions by indexation. Because of the current interest rates and the latest developments on the financial markets, however, we expect that we will be able to grant you (partial) indexation on your pensions during the years ahead. Nevertheless, as the corona crisis continues it remains uncertain whether that will in fact be possible.

If you are an employee, and would like to become more involved in Philips Pensioenfonds, then perhaps you would like to join the Accountability Body!

The quarterly report for the fourth quarter of 2020 has been published. You can download the report via our website. In the fourth quarter of 2020, the current funding rate increased from 109.3% at the end of September to 117.2% at the end of December. This sharp increase of 7.9% point in the last quarter was mainly due to good returns on the equity portfolio and the processing of new life expectancy figures.

The quarterly report for the fourth quarter of 2020 has been published. You can download the report via our website. In the fourth quarter of 2020, the current funding rate increased from 109.3% at the end of September to 117.2% at the end of December. This sharp increase of 7.9% point in the last quarter was mainly due to good returns on the equity portfolio and the processing of new life expectancy figures.

All participants who accrue a pension at Philips Pensioenfonds or receive a pension from us will receive the latest edition of our magazine Generaties. In this edition of Generaties we will explain more about the switch to the new pension provider as of 1 January 2021.