Funding ratio October 2023

In the past month the (actual) funding ratio has decreased from 120.8% to 119.3%. As the return on investments was negative, the invested capital decreased. In October, the interest rate has increased which resulted in a decrease in provisions. On balance, this caused a decrease in the funding ratio. Provisions refer to the money that the pension fund must reserve to be able to pay all future pensions.

Financial situaton

The actual funding ratio as of October, 2023 is 119.3%
The actual funding ratio is the monthly funding ratio. This ratio may show considerable fluctuations and immediately reflects consequences of financial developments.

Development of the actual funding ratio over the past 12 months

The policy funding ratio as of October, 2023 is 118.4%
The policy funding ratio is the average of the last 12 actual funding ratios. The policy funding ratio is the most important funding ratio. Policy decisions on indexation and curtailment of your pension are based on this funding ratio. By using an average, this funding ratio shows less fluctuations than the actual funding ratio.

Development of the policy funding ratio over the past 12 months