Professional experience
As a member of the pension fund’s managing board on behalf of CNV Vakmensen, Mila represents several industry groups. She is an actuary and an investment analyst, and is very knowledgeable about asset & liability management, pension and investments. Mila has also gained a lot of hands-on experience in the Netherlands, at the Dutch central bank (DNB) and insurance companies Aegon and NN Group, and in Norway at oil fund NBIM.
Most important goal
A good and affordable pension for later in life is a valuable asset that we must foster. There will be lots of challenges, but also new opportunities when the pension fund starts executing the pension plan under the new pension system. Pensions will be more customised, facilitating personal preferences in areas such as investment risk. At the same time, all these options will mean more responsibility for the participant. That's why it's very important that the individual participant feels adequately informed to make the right decisions in the complex world of pensions and investments. This is where the pension fund has an important role to play.
CDC message
Pension is your income for later in life. The adequacy of your pension will depend on your personal situation. If you're thinking of early retirement, do you have a clear picture of your future financial situation? It could be more complicated than you expect. Will your Dutch state pension (AOW) and your employer’s pension be enough for you? If you haven't always been working in the Netherlands, your AOW will be lower. Do you have any income from savings products or other assets? Or will your expenses be lower because your house is mortgage-free? Our advice: take control and take action with regard to your pension. We’re here to help you. So don't hesitate to get in touch with the pension fund.