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Anton Kramer: What does the performance test still assess?

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:01:01 +0100

_{This column was originally written in Dutch. This is an English translation.}

By Anton Kramer, Co-Founder of OverRendement

The new performance test has been under consultation in recent months. Because participation in industry pension funds is mandatory, legislators understood early on that performance must be monitored through supervision and testing rather than through competition. But anyone who takes a closer look at the proposed test will find it difficult to avoid the question: what are we actually testing?

Anton Kramer: Fund is benchmark

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 13:49:06 +0100

_{This column was originally written in Dutch. This is an English translation.}

By Anton Kramer, Co-Founder of OverRendement

With the transition to the Wtp, there seems to be a consensus that there will be more room for illiquid investments in pension fund portfolios. This has removed the pressure of daily fluctuations in the funding ratio.

Anton Kramer: Yesterday's knowledge

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 13:47:26 +0100

_{This column was originally written in Dutch. This is an English translation.}

By Anton Kramer, co-founder of OverRendement

Financial markets were highly volatile earlier this year. The announcement of import tariffs by the United States led to nervousness on the stock market. Share prices fell sharply and volatility increased. Interest rates also rose and the US dollar fell against other currencies, including the euro.