Gross/net specification 2026 and annual statement 2025Do you receive a pension from SPIN? The January 2026 gross/net specification and the 2025…Gross/net specification 2026 and annual statement 202519 January, 2026
DB pensions rise in 2026 thanks to surchargeThe new year begins with good news. This is because the SPIN board has decided…DB pensions rise in 2026 thanks to surcharge5 January, 2026
Surcharge 2026 known in second week of JanuaryIn early 2026, the board will decide whether to increase DB pensions. In doing so,…Surcharge 2026 known in second week of January8 December, 2025
Market trends and DC returns third quarter 2025The third quarter was marked by geopolitical tensions and political instability. Initially, President Trump continued…Market trends and DC returns third quarter 202520 November, 2025
Market trends and DC returns second quarter 2025The second quarter began stormily with “Liberation Day. President Trump announced significant import tariffs (based…Market trends and DC returns second quarter 202521 August, 2025
IBM and Kyndryl’s transition plansRecently, IBM, Kyndryl and their two works councils have discussed at length a new pension…IBM and Kyndryl’s transition plans21 July, 2025
New regulations as of July 1, 2025We have updated our Basic Pension Rules as of July 1, 2025. This is the…New regulations as of July 1, 20251 July, 2025
Annual report 2024 is available – with summaryOur Annual Report 2024 is online. In it you can read what we have done…Annual report 2024 is available – with summary1 July, 2025
MARKET DEVELOPMENTS APRIL 2025April was a very volatile month for financial markets. It began on “Liberation Day,” when…MARKET DEVELOPMENTS APRIL 202520 May, 2025
Market Developments March 2025In March, President Trump’s policies were again responsible for tensions and turmoil in financial markets.…Market Developments March 202517 April, 2025
Do you receive a pension from SPIN? Your pension statement as of Jan. 1, 2025 is ready on MySPINAnyone receiving a pension from SPIN can now view the pension statement (UPO) as of…Do you receive a pension from SPIN? Your pension statement as of Jan. 1, 2025 is ready on MySPIN27 March, 2025
Market Developments February 2025There was plenty happening again on the political scene in February. Trump appears to be…Market Developments February 202518 March, 2025
IBM and Works Council agree on new pension rulesWe are pleased to report that IBM and its Works Council (OR) have reached an…IBM and Works Council agree on new pension rules28 February, 2025
Market Developments January 2025In January, financial markets experienced some turbulence. On balance, however, the results were limited. On…Market Developments January 202520 February, 2025
Vacant board member pensionersUPDATE March 1, 2025 | This vacancy is closed. Since 2016, Rinus Verloop has served…Vacant board member pensioners30 January, 2025
Gross/net specification 2025 and annual statement 2024The January gross/net specification and the 2024 annual statement for pensioners are ready in MySPIN.…Gross/net specification 2025 and annual statement 202421 January, 2025
Market developments December 2024It was anything but a quiet December month. In addition to ongoing political turmoil, financial…Market developments December 202416 January, 2025
DB pensions increased by 2025 with a surchargeThe SPIN Board has decided to increase DB pensions effective January 1, 2025. In supplement…DB pensions increased by 2025 with a surcharge6 January, 2025
Market Developments November 2024In November, politics was the dominant factor in financial markets. In the United States, Trump…Market Developments November 202416 December, 2024
Market Developments October 2024On the geopolitical front, there was rising tension in the Middle East last month after…Market Developments October 202418 November, 2024
Market Developments September 2024In September, the most striking news came from Asia. China announced a package of measures…Market Developments September 202422 October, 2024
New pension accrual Kyndryl to other pension fundIn 2021, Kyndryl became an independent company after splitting off from IBM. Now comes the…New pension accrual Kyndryl to other pension fund22 October, 2024
Market developments August 2024August began as unsettled as July ended. In Japan, we saw very sharp declines in…Market developments August 202423 September, 2024
Market developments July 2024The month of July began quietly in the financial markets, politics prevailed. The results of…Market developments July 202419 August, 2024
Market developments June 2024In June, Europe was the scene of most of the action in financial markets. For…Market developments June 202416 July, 2024
Our 2023 annual report is available for you onlineWe have the 2023 annual report online put online. In it you will find extensive…Our 2023 annual report is available for you online1 July, 2024
Highlights SPIN Monitor 2024Since 2011, we have regularly asked you for your opinion. In this edition of the…Highlights SPIN Monitor 202425 June, 2024
Market Developments May 2024May was a relatively quiet month. There was the usual focus on inflation figures and…Market Developments May 202418 June, 2024
Market Developments April 2024Unfortunately, the positive line of the first quarter could not be continued in April. A…Market Developments April 202421 May, 2024
SPIN monitor extended through April 26UPDATE Meanwhile, it is no longer possible to complete the SPIN Monitor. UPDATE You can…SPIN monitor extended through April 2622 April, 2024
Market Developments March 2024Still the financial markets were in good spirits in March. This ended the first quarter…Market Developments March 202422 April, 2024
Market Developments February 2024As in January, financial markets were positive in February. Growth figures were encouraging and again…Market Developments February 202425 March, 2024
New regulations as of Jan. 1, 2024We’ve updated our Basic Pension Rules. Here are the most important changes: We have updated…New regulations as of Jan. 1, 202419 March, 2024
Market developments January 2024The new year started with moderate results in most markets. Interest rates were slightly higher…Market developments January 202419 February, 2024
Market Developments December 2023In the last month of 2023, the mood remained good in financial markets. The belief…Market Developments December 202318 January, 2024
Gross/net specification 2024 and annual statement 2023Your January gross-net specification and your 2023 annual statement are ready for you in MySpin.…Gross/net specification 2024 and annual statement 202311 January, 2024
Surcharge in 2024 between 0.16% and 0%The SPIN board has decided to slightly increase a portion of DB pensions effective Jan.…Surcharge in 2024 between 0.16% and 0%4 January, 2024
Market Developments November 2023Financial markets were in good spirits in November. Both in Europe, the UK and the…Market Developments November 202319 December, 2023
Market Developments October 2023Financial markets experienced several impulses in October. From a human perspective, the Israel-Hamas war is…Market Developments October 202321 November, 2023
Market Developments September 2023In September, all eyes were again on interest rates and inflation. As expected, the ECB…Market Developments September 202319 October, 2023
Market developments August 2023Looking at financial market rates as of the end of August, we do not see…Market developments August 202325 September, 2023
Market Developments July 2023In July, financial markets again watched central bank and inflation data with great interest. Although…Market Developments July 202317 August, 2023
Market developments June 2023During the month of June, the attention of financial markets again focused mainly on inflation…Market developments June 202318 July, 2023
Our 2022 annual report now availableSPIN produces an annual report every year. This 2022 report is now online. In it…Our 2022 annual report now available3 July, 2023
Market Developments May 2023Like last month, May again showed minor upsets in the financial markets. However, there were…Market Developments May 202320 June, 2023
New regulations effective Jan. 1, 2023The Basic Pension Regulations and also the Disability Regulations-II have been updated. The new regulations…New regulations effective Jan. 1, 202320 June, 2023
Who were elected to the new accountability body?On July 1, a new Accountability Body (VO) will start. During the past period, elections…Who were elected to the new accountability body?15 June, 2023
Update | more DC shares carbon neutralAs you may know, we are aiming for a carbon neutral investment portfolio by 2050.…Update | more DC shares carbon neutral15 June, 2023
Senate voted, there will be a new pension systemThe new pension law, the Future of Pensions Act, is a reality. After the House…Senate voted, there will be a new pension system7 June, 2023
Market Developments April 2023After a troubled March, April saw a return to calm in financial markets. The troubled…Market Developments April 202316 May, 2023
Market Developments March 2023March was marked by turmoil in the financial sector. Three banks in the United States…Market Developments March 202320 April, 2023
Are you a pensioner? We ask you to vote (again) for the SPIN accountability bodyFrom Wednesday, April 12 to Wednesday, May 3, 2023, are the elections of the SPIN…Are you a pensioner? We ask you to vote (again) for the SPIN accountability body13 April, 2023
Accountability board elections almost underwayThe time is almost upon us. From Wednesday, April 12 through Wednesday, May 3, 2023,…Accountability board elections almost underway5 April, 2023
Market Developments February 2023Unfortunately, after a good start in January, returns for all cohorts were negative in February.…Market Developments February 20235 April, 2023
Requests for ‘Proof of Living’ we are sending out this monthDo you live abroad and receive a pension from us? Then you will receive a…Requests for ‘Proof of Living’ we are sending out this month9 March, 2023
Market developments January 20232023 started on a positive note with higher prices for equities and fixed income. Commodity…Market developments January 202316 February, 2023
Are you applying to serve on SPIN’s accountability board?Retirement is in a state of flux. The new pension system, for example, is going…Are you applying to serve on SPIN’s accountability board?23 January, 2023
Market Developments December 2022With negative monthly returns for almost all asset classes, the 2022 investment year ended in…Market Developments December 202220 January, 2023
Survey on retirement and risk launchedFor a lasting good pension, a good return is important. That’s why we invest pension…Survey on retirement and risk launched16 January, 2023
DB pensions also increased again in 2023 with a supplementThis year we are once again increasing the pensions of (former) DB members and pensioners.…DB pensions also increased again in 2023 with a supplement2 January, 2023
New pension system goes into effect slightly laterMinister Schouten will not succeed in getting the Future of Pensions Act into effect on…New pension system goes into effect slightly later20 December, 2022
Market Developments November 2022In November, financial markets were in good spirits, with positive returns for most asset classes.…Market Developments November 202219 December, 2022
Likely DB pension increase effective Jan. 1, 2023The SPIN Board decides on January 2 how much supplement can be given on DB…Likely DB pension increase effective Jan. 1, 20239 December, 2022
New pension system: no later than 2027Retirement will soon look different for many people in the Netherlands. There will be new…New pension system: no later than 20271 December, 2022
Market Developments October 2022Despite events that do not normally do market sentiment any good, October was a good…Market Developments October 202217 November, 2022
Market Developments September 2022In September, financial markets again paid a lot of attention to inflation figures and central…Market Developments September 202220 October, 2022
Do you work at IBM or Kyndryl? Retirement statements as of Jan. 1, 2022 are ready on MySPINAnyone who works at IBM or Kyndryl or accrues from disability can now view the…Do you work at IBM or Kyndryl? Retirement statements as of Jan. 1, 2022 are ready on MySPIN6 October, 2022
Annual pension reviews fall between Oct. 1 and Dec. 1, 2022The pension statements as of January 1, 2022, are coming again. Anyone who works at…Annual pension reviews fall between Oct. 1 and Dec. 1, 202229 September, 2022
Market developments August 2022The first signs are visible that higher energy prices seem to be working their way…Market developments August 202220 September, 2022
Market Developments July 2022Lately the attention in financial markets has been shifting to the consequences of the war…Market Developments July 202218 August, 2022
SPIN in 2021, you can read about it in our annual reportOur 2021 annual report is online. Once again accompanied by an easy-to-read abridged annual reportag…SPIN in 2021, you can read about it in our annual report7 July, 2022
Rising prices and falling investments; what does this mean for your retirement?Rising prices and falling investments; what does this mean for your retirement? We live in…Rising prices and falling investments; what does this mean for your retirement?1 July, 2022
Market developments June 2022TheRussian invasion of Ukraine continues and continues to have its impact on financial markets. In…Market developments June 20221 July, 2022
Market Developments May 2022May in the financial markets was again marked by the war in Ukraine, rising inflation…Market Developments May 202221 June, 2022
Market Developments April 2022The themes of recent weeks again impacted financial markets in April: the war in Ukraine,…Market Developments April 202219 May, 2022
MySPIN also accessible again for (former) employees of IBM and KyndrylDo you work or have you worked at IBM or Kyndryl? You can log back…MySPIN also accessible again for (former) employees of IBM and Kyndryl10 May, 2022
Market Developments March 2022Also in March, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was the dominant factor in financial markets. Commodity…Market Developments March 202219 April, 2022
How does the war in Ukraine affect your retirement?In recent weeks, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has started a shocking and brutal war. We…How does the war in Ukraine affect your retirement?18 March, 2022
Market Developments February 2022On Feb. 24, Russia invaded Ukraine, and financial markets reacted sharply. The West responded by…Market Developments February 202218 March, 2022
Market developments January 2022Financial markets started 2022 a tad nervous. In particular, equity markets were not in a…Market developments January 202217 March, 2022
Shipping error Welcome Card SPINParticipants receiving the SPIN pension can log in to MySPIN starting this week. A Welcome…Shipping error Welcome Card SPIN4 March, 2022
MySPIN accessible to retirees againDid you work at IBM or Kyndryl and receive a pension from SPIN? Then you…MySPIN accessible to retirees again4 March, 2022
Market Developments December 2021Financial markets were again affected in December by developments of the omikron variant of the…Market Developments December 202131 January, 2022
Change tax and first disbursementsOn Jan. 24, we paid out the first pensions for the year 2022. SPIN increased…Change tax and first disbursements25 January, 2022
Reappointment of board member pensionersBoard member Rinus Verloop sits on the SPIN board on behalf of pensioners. He is…Reappointment of board member pensioners2 January, 2022
New regulations onlineThe Basic Pension Regulations and also the Disability Regulations have been updated. The regulations have…New regulations online26 October, 2021
Market developments second quarter 2021In the second quarter, financial markets developed positively. Just like in the first quarter. Most…Market developments second quarter 202126 August, 2021
SPIN in 2020SPIN in 2020, our annual report tells you all about it Our 2020 annual report…SPIN in 20202 July, 2021
Ted Leijen member of the boardEffective July 1, 2021, Ted Leijen has joined the board at the recommendation of IBM.…Ted Leijen member of the board1 July, 2021
Market developments first quarter 2021Inthe first quarter, there was optimism in the financial markets about a global economic recovery.…Market developments first quarter 202126 May, 2021
Investment profiles updated soonIn 2019, we asked you about how much risk you were willing to take when…Investment profiles updated soon11 May, 2021
Market developments fourth quarter 2020The markets developed very positively in the fourth quarter of 2020. This was mainly due…Market developments fourth quarter 202010 March, 2021
SPIN is working to reduce CO2Climate goals we meet together. That is why we too are doing our bit. One…SPIN is working to reduce CO222 January, 2021
SPIN will pick up implementation itselfAt the end of 2019, we informed you that TKP will cease to be the…SPIN will pick up implementation itself22 January, 2021
Also a supplement to your DB pension in 2021Last year was an extraordinary year. The coronavirus challenged us all in various ways; and…Also a supplement to your DB pension in 20216 January, 2021
Quick insight into your pension Mijnpensioenoverzicht.nlQuickly understand your pension with the revamped Mijnpensioenoverzicht.nl June 4, 2021 For an overview and…Quick insight into your pension Mijnpensioenoverzicht.nl4 January, 2021
2022 starts well; DB pensions raised again with a supplementWe start this first year as an independent administrative fund with good news! Again this…2022 starts well; DB pensions raised again with a supplement3 January, 2021
Coverage ratioThe coverage ratio represents the ratio of a pension fund’s assets to its liabilities, expressed…Coverage ratio1 December, 2019
DC returnsBelow you can see what the different investment profiles have yielded recently in the different…DC returns1 December, 2019
