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Put some effort into your pension

“We can’t do without pensions. Especially now that we're generally living longer.”

A talk with Ilse van der Weiden, who works at the FNV trade union and has been a negotiator for collective labour agreements for many years. Since 2018 she has been a board member of pension funds in several different sectors, including health care. In March 2020 she joined the boards of ING CDC Pensioenfonds and NN CDC Pensioenfonds as a representative of the FNV trade union. “This the first time I’ve been on the board of a corporate pension fund, a sector that's new to me. It's an interesting challenge!”

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No indexation for 2020

ING CDC Pensioenfonds tries to increase the pensions of ING’s current and former employees and pensioners on an annual basis, in order to stay in line with the consumer price index. The pension fund takes its policy funding ratio on 30 September as the reference point.

 
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Partner pension - what if you’re single?

If you don't have a partner, but you have built up a partner pension, what will the pension fund do with that pension when you retire? Do you need to take action to add it to your own pension?

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Do you know what you're working for?

“Pension? To me, that always felt like a topic for older people, until I realised I can start taking measures now to ensure I retain my lifestyle later in life.”

Reviewing the status of your pension should be a routine matter, just like you check your salary, take out insurance, discuss a mortgage with your bank, have a medical check-up or visit the dentist. It’s one of those things you need to do once in a while, and every time you have, you’re relieved.

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Less pension accrual in 2021: rates have been established

As a result of persistently low interest rates, the pension accrual rate will have to be lowered in 2021, just like it was in 2020.

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How much will your pension accrual be cut back in 2021?

ING CDC Pensioenfonds is cutting back the accrual rate of your pension in 2021. This article provides several sample calculations to show you how this will affect your pension.

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Can I opt for part-time early retirement if I’m incapacitated?

“I have become partly incapacitated. Can I opt for part-time early retirement?” We were asked this question by an employee. Read our reply here.

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Investing amid the coronavirus pandemic: well-balanced portfolios, acceptable risks

When the coronavirus emerged and started to spread in February, financial markets all over the world plummeted and interest rates dropped to levels that were even lower than they already were. Since then, markets have regained much of their lost ground. How has this affected the pension fund's investments and, consequently, your pension? Read more in this article.

 
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Behind the scenes: Rob’s pension

“The Pension Planner was an eye-opener to my colleague. He is now considering early retirement!”

Having worked for 40 years, Rob Vlek decided to start his retirement on 1 September. It wasn’t an easy decision to make, though. “You want to be sure the choices you make are best for your situation.”

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