Not only we had to postpone

6 Oct

The transition to the new pension system is a major undertaking. All funds must have made the switch by 1 January 2027 at the latest. Many funds wanted to do so earlier, but it now appears that adjusting the schedule is the rule rather than the exception.

64 pension funds postpone

Recent research by Montae & Partners shows that 64 pension funds have postponed their original transition date. This concerns:

• 25 industry pension funds
• 4 occupational pension funds
• 35 company pension funds

The new transition dates range from 2026 to 2028. Some funds have not yet set a new date. Robeco Pension Fund is one of these funds. The originally planned transition date of 1 January 2026 will be moved to a later date in 2026. You will of course be notified as soon as the new date has been finalised.

Well-known examples of postponement

Large funds that are postponing:

• ABP: transition postponed to 1 January 2027
• Pensioenfonds Detailhandel: postponement, new date still unknown
• Pensioenfonds Vervoer: instead of 1 July 2025, switch now on 1 January 2027
• Bpf Hibin en Bpf Mitt: postpone without setting a new date

Many funds are using the extra time to:

• Set up their IT systems properly
• Complete the approval process with DNB
• Clarify communication to participants
• Carefully make complex choices

What does this mean for you?

Nothing will change for you as a participant at this time. You do not need to take any action yourself. You will be notified as soon as a new date has been set. We will, of course, keep you informed via this newsletter and the website.