Average Dutch pension funding ratio reaches 10-year high
By Sophie Smith Source: European Pensions The average funding ratio for Dutch pension funds increased from 114 per cent to 120 per cent in March, the highest level in more than 10 years, according to analysis from Aon. The provider's Pension Thermometer revealed that equities and commodities had also risen sharply over the past month, despite global tensions and uncertainty, which compensated for the decline in fixed income portfolios. In addition to this, Aon flagged that interest rates rose [...]