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Dutch Workers Strike Over NATO Funding Shortfall

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The Telegraph reports that most Dutch pension funds are experiencing investment shortfalls. This is reportedly due to the funds taking on investment risks in an attempt to increase pensions. These risks have not always yielded the desired results. According to research by the advisory firm Overrendement, some funds might have been better off without taking those risks. The number of cash withdrawals around Koningsdag is also mentioned. Workers are reportedly striking because NATO, referred to as 'our security network,' is unable to pay.

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NPO Radio 1

“Het rendement van de meeste Nederlandse pensioenfondse valt flink tegen. Valt te lezen in de telegraaf. Dat zou komen doordat de fondsen beleggingsrisico's nemen... om de pensioenen te kunnen verhogen.”

NPO Radio 1

“risico's niet altijd het gewildere resultaat opleveren. De telegraaf baseert zich op... onderzoek van adviesbureau Overrendement. Daantel vond ze volgens dat onderzoek zelfs beter afzij geweest als ze die risico's niet hadden genomen. En het aantal opnames van cash geld rond Koningsdag in de”

Omroep Gelderland

“En die gokken door te beleggen pakken niet altijd goed uit.”

NRK P2

“ze staken ook omdat ons veiligheidsnetwerk NAV niet kan betalen.”

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