Workshop/Panel

The risks of transfering benefits: a legal update

Niek Peters' analysis, the impact of the first court case and the (possible) effects of a referendum. What do the recent political developments mean and what risks do pension funds face when they transfer benefits? With Eric Bergamin, Roland de Greef and Erik Lutjens. And Niek Peters.

11:45-12:45
Registration and lunch
 
12:45
Opening
André de Vos, Editor Print and Events Pensioen Pro

12:50-13:20
Keynote 

Incomprehensible numbers

Professor and former ‘maths girl’ Ionica Smeets on people who don't understand numbers and on people who understand numbers but not people.

13:20-13:40
Presentation

The Wtp: practical insights from the frontline

The Future Pensions Act requires pension funds and administration organisations to make complex administrative and technical adjustments. Lumera supports this transition with innovative technology and extensive pension administration expertise. Two practical experts share their experiences from the frontline of the Wtp transition. On migrating data, ensuring compliance and optimising processes.

Speakers: Maarten Kroep, Director Operations and Oscar Robert, Actuary, Lumera

13:40-14:00

Presentation

The pension transition through a fiduciary lens

The pension transition is the largest and most complex transition within the Dutch pension sector. As fiduciary and asset manager of many pension funds, BlackRock has been involved in the investment choices facing trustees for many years. Considerations, advice, pitfalls and open ends viewed from the perspective of (fiduciary) asset management.  

Speaker: Wilbert Huizing, Relationship Manager Institutional Clients, BlackRock Netherlands

14:00-14:30
Break

15:35-16:05
Keynote presentation

Side by side for a smooth transition

We are out of the starting blocks, but how are we getting on? What has DNB learned from the frontrunners? And how does it stand in the game as a regulator? DNB shares its experiences and expectations for the year ahead.  

Speaker: Jochem Dijckmeester, divisional director supervising pension funds, DNB

16:05-16:25
Presentation

From transferring to arriving

Blue Sky Group carried out one of the first transitions to the WTP for pension fund Loodsen this year. Experiences and lessons from an administrator.

Speaker: Pim Willemse, Client Relations Partner, Blue Sky Group

16:25-16:50

Break

16:50 – 17:10
Presentation

Frontrunners cross the finish line. And now?

Pension funds PWRI and PPF APG (totalling more than 200,000 participants) have transitioned to the renewed pension system. Over the next few years, APG is transferring another six clients, with 4.5 million participants. bpfBOUW in 2026, ABP in 2027. What do we do the same with the following funds, and what differently?

Speaker: Wim Koeleman, managing director new pension system, APG

17:10 – 17:50
The beginning is there - the administrative perspective 

Panel discussion

Three funds transitioned to the new system on 1 January. Board members  Tinka den Arend (APG), Rajesh Grobbe (Loodsen) and Margreet Teunissen (PWRI) talk about their experiences and missed sleep.

Moderators: André de Vos, editor print and events and Maarten van Wijk, editor online, Pensioen Pro

17:50-17:55
Closing words

Adri van der Wurff

17:55
Networking drinks and bites