2025-05-16
The Dutch Financial Supervisory Authority (AFM) published the 2025 Sector in Focus report to provide sector-wide insights on pension market developments, helping pension administrators evaluate their schemes against industry benchmarks. The document highlights critical risks regarding partner pension coverage for survivors and anticipates a surge in complaints related to the transition to the new pension system, urging administrators to maintain robust complaint procedures. Additionally, it warns against unrealistic participant expectations caused by scenario figures and emphasizes the need for clear communication and personalized context during the regulatory transition.