Inside the Dutch Pension Transformation: A Deep Dive into the World’s Largest DB-to-DC Transition
In one of the largest overhauls of a pension system globally, the Netherlands is requiring all pension schemes to transition away from defined benefit arrangements to defined contribution models. Under the reforms, guaranteed pension promises are being phased out and DB assets of more than €1.2 trillion are transitioning into DC structures. Pension funds are now engaged in a multi-year transition process that includes converting accrued rights, determining new contract types, and ensuring balanced outcomes across generations.
We are delighted that Anne Wilschut from BlackRock, Regional Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Northern Europe will join us to discuss:
- The key drivers and objectives behind the Dutch pension transition
- How Solidarity and Flexible contracts differ—and what each enables
- Governance and investment considerations when moving from DB to lifecycle-based DC
- Practical lessons from Dutch pension funds already navigating the transition
- Broader implications for European schemes assessing their own future-readiness