Pensioenfonds PGB's financial position improved further in the third quarter of 2026. Even though the financial markets performed less well than during the second quarter, the coverage ratios still went up. The policy coverage ratio went up to 133.9% and the current coverage ratio to 141.2%. Over the first three quarters of 2026, our investments achieved a return on investment (ROI) of 4.0%. The Board decided to increase all pensions by 2.4% from 1 January 2027.
The policy coverage ratio – the average over the past nine months – was 133.9% at the end of September. This is an increase of 3.1 percentage points compared to the end of June 2026.
The current coverage ratio, which reflects the financial situation at the end of the month, rose to 141.2% in the third quarter. That is 4.0 percentage points higher than at the end of June 2026.
The financial markets showed a mixed picture during the third quarter. Still, the return on the investments during the first three quarters of 2026 was 4.0%.
The total invested assets of Pensioenfonds PGB amounted to €35.6 billion at the end of June.
Over the past quarter, we have taken a number of important steps for the transition to the new pension. In the coming months, we will continue to work carefully on preparations for the planned transition on 1 January 2027.
Want to find out more about our financial situation and the developments behind it? Click here to read the full quarterly report for the third quarter of 2026 (in Dutch only).