Press releases
Lower interest rate increases liabilities
PME's pension liabilities increased in the third quarter of 2024. The current funding ratio fell from 114.8% at the end of June to 113.7% at the end of September. The market interest rate fell from 2.5% to 2.2% in the third quarter.
Sustainable and Responsible Investment Policy renewed
Sustainable and responsible investing is ever-changing, on account of new rules, for example. However, changes also take place because the preferences of those who are saving for retirement with PME are changing. This explains why we have rewritten our policy. We would like everyone to find out how we invest.
New pension scheme: next step taken
The Netherlands has introduced new pension rules. The country’s pension funds have been given until 1 January 2028 to move to the new scheme. And PME, too, is making the switch. This means that you will be getting a new pension scheme. Employer and employee organisations, or the [...]
The challenges of today and tomorrow require realism
Challenges of today and tomorrow require realism, says Eric Uijen in his latest blog. The Schoof Cabinet has presented the first Budget Memorandum and published a coalition agreement. That’s great. But fine words are not enough.
PME positively critical of investing in nuclear power plants
On the 25th of July PME's Eric Uijen was a guest on Nieuwsuur, a Dutch current affairs television programme, where he will talk about potential investments in new Dutch nuclear power plants. We emphasise the word ‘potential’ because it is far from clear whether such an investment can provide a good return for our members.