Publications 2023

21 December 2023

APG signs Declaration of Amsterdam for an inclusive and diverse workplace

Background - Income

21 December 2023

How is the Dutch government preparing for less revenue from fuel taxes?

Background - Income

14 December 2023

Is the Netherlands in a silent depression?

Background - Income

12 December 2023

Thijs Knaap in BNR on Taylor Swift and the race to the bottom

News - Sustainability, Long-term investment

07 December 2023

Why does the Netherlands have relatively few banks?

Background - Long-term investment, Income

29 November 2023

How is it that retail prices differ within the EU?

Background - Income

29 November 2023

APG wins IPE awards

News - Sustainability, Long-term investment

28 November 2023

VBDO proclaims bpfBOUW as the most sustainable Dutch pension fund

News - Sustainability, Long-term investment

27 November 2023

"I really try to leave room for everyone's opinion and nature"

Interview - Our organization

23 November 2023

Why are we still not building enough houses?

Background - Long-term investment, Income

20 November 2023

ABP increases its interest in Vesteda and makes a unique new-build complex possible

News - Long-term investment, Income

17 November 2023

What is the economic impact of further expansion of the EU?

Background - Income, Sustainability

15 November 2023

ABP and bpfBOUW invest €400 million in affordable housing

News - Income, Long-term investment

15 November 2023

Thijs Knaap on BNR on the creditworthiness of Italy and the US

News - Income, Long-term investment

14 November 2023

"You don't have to do it alone; you can help each other."

Background - Income

08 November 2023

“Translation tool allows participants to make pension choices in their native language”

Background - Income, Sustainability

03 November 2023

"I’ve been working at APG for 23 years, but every day is different"

Interview - Income

01 November 2023

Dutch pension system scores 8.5, but there is room for improvement

News - Income

31 October 2023

APG Podcast: The crucial role of employers

Background - Income

20 October 2023

“"Our economy has turned into a circus of possession rather than existence”

Interview - Sustainability, Income

17 October 2023

Investments explained: the interest rate swap

Background - Long-term investment, Income

17 October 2023

“Everyone gets to choose, as long as that choice is based on accurate information and knowledge”

Background - Income

11 October 2023

'Retention is the new gold'

Background - Our organization, Income

10 October 2023

'I want to complete this process'

News - Our organization, Income, Sustainability

06 October 2023

Isn’t the Dutch economy too dependent on industry?

Background - Income

05 October 2023

APG reaches completion on the acquisition of major Australian forestry business

Interview - Sustainability, Long-term investment

03 October 2023

Investments explained:the option

Background - Long-term investment, Income

29 September 2023

‘What does the global South have over Europe?’

Background - Income, Long-term investment

28 September 2023

“The labor market deserves a different perspective”

Interview - Income

27 September 2023

Thijs Knaap at BNR about the bank tax

News - Income, Long-term investment

26 September 2023

APG celebrates 25 years of investing in publicly traded real estate with a gong ceremony

News - Long-term investment, Sustainability

21 September 2023

How wise is the elimination of the STAP labor market budget?

Background - Income, Sustainability

19 September 2023

Bring EU Pension Funds Directive in line with new Dutch pension legislation

Opinion - Income, Long-term investment

18 September 2023

Investments explained: the future

Background - Long-term investment, Income

15 September 2023

How fair is the Rent Reduction Act?

Background - Income

14 September 2023

"Together we are moving towards a renewed system”

News - Income, Sustainability

13 September 2023

Dutch House of Representatives wants to debate new pension plans as usual

News - Income

07 September 2023

How should the Netherlands earn its money in the future?

Background - Income

06 September 2023

New real estate product from APG actively aligns with ESG objectives

Interview - Sustainability, Long-term investment

31 August 2023

Why don’t we have a single excise law in Europe?

Background - Income

31 August 2023

Waarom hebben we in Europa niet één accijnswetgeving?

Background - Income, Sustainability

24 August 2023

How long will the dollar remain dominant?

Background - Long-term investment, Income

17 August 2023

“We openly discuss what’s possible and what’s not. No backroom politics”

Interview - Our organization, Income

14 August 2023

How are all these interest rate hikes affecting you?

Background - Income, Long-term investment

10 August 2023

Does the digital euro make payments unnecessarily complex?

Background

03 August 2023

What can Europe learn from America in terms of economics?

Background - Income

01 August 2023

“In the coming years we will focus more on the Dutch real estate market”

Background - Sustainability, Long-term investment

28 July 2023

“I love it when I can make people excel”

Interview - Our organization, Income

27 July 2023

Is the overcrowded power grid a threat to the Dutch investment climate?

Background - Income

26 July 2023

Standing in Southern European shoes

Opinion - Income

20 July 2023

Big support for pension buffer

Background - Income

20 July 2023

Is constant economic growth essential for our prosperity?

Background - Income

20 July 2023

“A regenerative farm establishes a relationship with its environment”

Interview - Sustainability, Income

19 July 2023

“Women in particular should be thinking about their pensions sooner”

Background - Income, Sustainability

18 July 2023

Thijs Knaap at BNR about the good figures of banks and the 'Magnificent 7'

News - Long-term investment, Income

17 July 2023

“Meeting people and collaborating; that’s what you come to the office for”

Interview - Our organization, Income

12 July 2023

“Information and education are essential to achieving financial independence”

Background - Our organization, Income

06 July 2023

Does new technology always lead to higher production and more leisure time?

Background - Income

03 July 2023

ABP and OMERS Infrastructure to acquire Kenter

News - Sustainability, Long-term investment

29 June 2023

“Few people know why July 1 is a holiday”

Interview - Our organization

29 June 2023

Constant Korthout appointed to supervisory board of APG Group

News - Our organization

29 June 2023

Is the malady of the German economy contagious for the Netherlands?

Background - Income, Long-term investment

27 June 2023

Investments explained: the corporate bond

Background - Long-term investment, Income

27 June 2023

“More attention to diversity and inclusion? Listen to your coworkers”

Interview - Our organization

22 June 2023

Is the Dutch state living on credit too much?

Background - Income

20 June 2023

“Unfortunately, our world is constructed in such a way that everything is measured in money and not in impact”

Background - Income, Sustainability

16 June 2023

Is gifting shares to employees a good idea?

Background - Long-term investment, Income

16 June 2023

Operation Pension Storm

Interview - Income

07 June 2023

Should the government mandate a higher savings interest rate?

Background - Long-term investment, Income

01 June 2023

Investments explained: the government bond

Background - Long-term investment, Income

01 June 2023

Are maximum prices for food in the supermarket a good idea?

Background - Income, Sustainability

01 June 2023

Barbara Bakker appointed Chief Finance & Risk Officer at APG Asset Management

News - Our organization

31 May 2023

Senate votes in favor: Pension Act will definitely go into effect July 1

Interview - Income

25 May 2023

Why does the Netherlands have over 35 billion euros worth of gold?

Background - Income

24 May 2023

“Give people the opportunity to wrap their work around their care duties, not the other way around”

Interview - Income

17 May 2023

“The new system can restore confidence”

Interview - Income

11 May 2023

Is the wage gap still widening?

Background - Income

11 May 2023

“People are the lifeblood of IT security”

Interview - Our organization, Innovation

10 May 2023

APG invests €250 million in European electric vehicle charging infrastructure

News - Sustainability, Long-term investment

09 May 2023

“Growth in the demand for data continues to increase exponentially”

Background - Long-term investment, Income

04 May 2023

Will the government’s climate plan work?

Background - Sustainability, Long-term investment, Income

03 May 2023

Investing explained: the share

Background - Long-term investment, Income

03 May 2023

“It is a pity that nothing has been organized for the self-employed”

Interview - Income

02 May 2023

APG makes a significant investment in European B2B fiber infrastructure market leader

News - Sustainability, Long-term investment

26 April 2023

What are the costs and benefits of a national holiday?

Background - Sustainability, Income

24 April 2023

APG and Achmea facilitate loans for sustainable projects in Africa

News - Sustainability, Long-term investment

24 April 2023

“I am not an environmentalist. Just call me an enougher!”

Interview - Sustainability, Income

20 April 2023

Can the government continue to compensate citizens and businesses?

Background - Income, Sustainability

18 April 2023

Glaspoort and GlasDraad join forces for accelerated deployment glass fiber

News - Long-term investment

13 April 2023

Can annual overconsumption of resources be compensated for later?

Background - Sustainability, Income

13 April 2023

“We should not be blinded by the impressive technology behind AI”

Interview - Innovation

06 April 2023

“It’s always better for the general mood if you get good results”

Interview - Sustainability, Long-term investment

05 April 2023

Thijs Knaap at BNR on the usefulness of engagement and the increased oil price

News

03 April 2023

“We want to unburden our participants”

Interview - Income

30 March 2023

“This is the year of truth”

Interview - Income

29 March 2023

“Education around money issues is dismal”

Interview - Income

28 March 2023

“If you already have it, you don't have to buy it anymore”

Interview - Income, Sustainability

23 March 2023

To what extent can the EU become self-sufficient for its raw materials?

Background - Income, Sustainability

22 March 2023

“Ideation as a skill is now increasing in value”

Interview - Innovation

21 March 2023

“You have to be able to adapt continuously”

Interview - Income

15 March 2023

Were any lessons learned from the 2008 bank crisis?

Background - Long-term investment, Income

15 March 2023

"The French retire early, partly so they can help take care of their grandchildren”

Interview - Income

15 March 2023

“We can’t change the past, but we can learn from it”

Background - Income, Sustainability

09 March 2023

Are Dutch people more financially vulnerable than they used to be?

Background - Income, Sustainability

09 March 2023

“With smarter AI, ‘one size fits one’ is getting closer”

Interview - Innovation

06 March 2023

“Investing in mortgages is still interesting”

Background - Long-term investment, Income

06 March 2023

“Sometimes it seems like we’re okay with the economic gap between men and women”

Interview - Sustainability, Our organization, Income

03 March 2023

“Don’t discourage women who want to go into IT”

Background - Our organization, Income

02 March 2023

“The timing of inquiring about participants’ risk appetite matters”

Interview - Income

02 March 2023

Can Dutch industry run entirely on hydrogen?

Background - Sustainability, Income

01 March 2023

“We actually do pretty much what big companies like Microsoft do”

Background - Income, Our organization

23 February 2023

“Collaboration is crucial to use AI responsibly”

Interview - Innovation

23 February 2023

Is criticism of the Dutch business climate by big companies justified?

Background - Income

22 February 2023

Thijs Knaap: “A subscription model for social media will take a long time”

News - Long-term investment

16 February 2023

Is the government taking over the role of real estate investors?

Background - Long-term investment, Sustainability

08 February 2023

Do the Dutch have more debt than other Europeans?

Background - Income, Sustainability

02 February 2023

How does the EU benefit the Netherlands economically?

Background - Income, Sustainability

02 February 2023

Peter Bommel succeeds Pieter Jongstra as chairman of APG supervisory board

News - Our organization

01 February 2023

Peter Branner is leaving APG Asset Management after 4,5 years as Chief Investment Officer

News - Our organization

30 January 2023

What war can teach investors about climate risks

Opinion - Long-term investment, Sustainability

26 January 2023

Does it make economic sense to tax big fortunes more heavily?

Background - Income

25 January 2023

A yardstick to measure the sustainability of all investments

Background - Sustainability, Long-term investment

18 January 2023

Is flexibilization really increasing in the Dutch labor market?

Background - Income

13 January 2023

SSE Renewables and APG join forces for Dutch offshore wind tenders

News - Sustainability, Long-term investment

12 January 2023

Why don’t the energy rates fluctuate along with the natural gas prices?

Background - Income, Sustainability

05 January 2023

Can falling natural gas prices help to prevent a recession?

Background - Income, Long-term investment

04 January 2023

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APG signs Declaration of Amsterdam for an inclusive and diverse workplace

How is the Dutch government preparing for less revenue from fuel taxes?

Is the Netherlands in a silent depression?

Thijs Knaap in BNR on Taylor Swift and the race to the bottom

Why does the Netherlands have relatively few banks?

How is it that retail prices differ within the EU?

APG wins IPE awards

VBDO proclaims bpfBOUW as the most sustainable Dutch pension fund

"I really try to leave room for everyone's opinion and nature"

Why are we still not building enough houses?

ABP increases its interest in Vesteda and makes a unique new-build complex possible

What is the economic impact of further expansion of the EU?

ABP and bpfBOUW invest €400 million in affordable housing

Thijs Knaap on BNR on the creditworthiness of Italy and the US

"You don't have to do it alone; you can help each other."

“Translation tool allows participants to make pension choices in their native language”

"I’ve been working at APG for 23 years, but every day is different"

Dutch pension system scores 8.5, but there is room for improvement

APG Podcast: The crucial role of employers

“"Our economy has turned into a circus of possession rather than existence”

Investments explained: the interest rate swap

“Everyone gets to choose, as long as that choice is based on accurate information and knowledge”

'Retention is the new gold'

'I want to complete this process'

Isn’t the Dutch economy too dependent on industry?

APG reaches completion on the acquisition of major Australian forestry business

Investments explained:the option

‘What does the global South have over Europe?’

“The labor market deserves a different perspective”

Thijs Knaap at BNR about the bank tax

APG celebrates 25 years of investing in publicly traded real estate with a gong ceremony

How wise is the elimination of the STAP labor market budget?

Bring EU Pension Funds Directive in line with new Dutch pension legislation

Investments explained: the future

How fair is the Rent Reduction Act?

"Together we are moving towards a renewed system”

Dutch House of Representatives wants to debate new pension plans as usual

How should the Netherlands earn its money in the future?

New real estate product from APG actively aligns with ESG objectives

Why don’t we have a single excise law in Europe?

Waarom hebben we in Europa niet één accijnswetgeving?

How long will the dollar remain dominant?

“We openly discuss what’s possible and what’s not. No backroom politics”

How are all these interest rate hikes affecting you?

Does the digital euro make payments unnecessarily complex?

What can Europe learn from America in terms of economics?

“In the coming years we will focus more on the Dutch real estate market”

“I love it when I can make people excel”

Is the overcrowded power grid a threat to the Dutch investment climate?

Standing in Southern European shoes

Big support for pension buffer

Is constant economic growth essential for our prosperity?

“A regenerative farm establishes a relationship with its environment”

“Women in particular should be thinking about their pensions sooner”

Thijs Knaap at BNR about the good figures of banks and the 'Magnificent 7'

“Meeting people and collaborating; that’s what you come to the office for”

“Information and education are essential to achieving financial independence”

Does new technology always lead to higher production and more leisure time?

ABP and OMERS Infrastructure to acquire Kenter

“Few people know why July 1 is a holiday”

Constant Korthout appointed to supervisory board of APG Group

Is the malady of the German economy contagious for the Netherlands?

Investments explained: the corporate bond

“More attention to diversity and inclusion? Listen to your coworkers”

Is the Dutch state living on credit too much?

“Unfortunately, our world is constructed in such a way that everything is measured in money and not in impact”

Is gifting shares to employees a good idea?

Operation Pension Storm

Should the government mandate a higher savings interest rate?

Investments explained: the government bond

Are maximum prices for food in the supermarket a good idea?

Barbara Bakker appointed Chief Finance & Risk Officer at APG Asset Management

Senate votes in favor: Pension Act will definitely go into effect July 1

Why does the Netherlands have over 35 billion euros worth of gold?

“Give people the opportunity to wrap their work around their care duties, not the other way around”

“The new system can restore confidence”

Is the wage gap still widening?

“People are the lifeblood of IT security”

APG invests €250 million in European electric vehicle charging infrastructure