Categories

A completed entry will include:
1. Entry Form
2. 150 word company profile
3. 1000 Word Submission
4. Company Logo

READ MORE ON HOW TO ENTER
ENTRY FORM

Awards for Dutch Pension Funds

1. Dutch Pension Fund of the Year
The Dutch pensions landscape is undergoing a period of dramatic structural change, while pension funds are also having to navigate the challenging and unpredictable global and economic conditions. We reward those Dutch pension funds that strive to tackle these challenges head on and continue to lead the way in the Dutch pensions market. Enter Here  

2. Dutch Pensions Innovation Award
Innovation has for many years been rife among Dutch pension funds. This award aims to reward those Dutch pension funds that have truly added value to the Dutch pensions space with their originality and innovative approach. Enter Here  

3.Dutch Pensions Sustainability Award
Dutch pensions funds are considered some of the world leaders when it comes to sustainability. This award recognises those Dutch pension funds that are the trailblazers in this important and sophisticated field. Enter Here  

4. Investment Strategy Award
This award recognises those Dutch pension funds that lead the way with their investment expertise and strategy, and continue to excel with their investment performance and skill. Enter Here  

5. Pensions Administration Award
The crucial role of the administrator is frequently underestimated, yet without exceptional administration services, pension fund members would not receive the high level of service they deserve. This award acknowledges Dutch pension funds that consistently provide a truly value-added administration experience. Enter Here  

6. Pension Fund Communication Award
An excellent pensions offering is wasted if the member communication applied fails to deliver. This category awards those Dutch pension funds that have worked tirelessly to get their member communication proposition the best it can be and have the results to prove it. Enter Here  

7. Master Trust of the Year
The benefits master trusts can offer arewidely understood, with some master trusts leading the way when it comes to investment, communication and pensions management. We reward those master trusts that truly add value to the Dutch pensions landscape. Enter Here  

Awards for Providers to Dutch Pension Funds

8. Pensions Consultancy of the Year
Awarded to the pensions/investment/actuarial consultancy firm that the judges believe has delivered outstanding service to its Dutch pension fund clients in the last year, and has shown an unrivalled dedication to the delivery of pension scheme consultancy in the Dutch pensions space. Enter Here  

9. Investment Management Firm of the Year
This award will recognise those investment management firms that demonstrate true excellence when it comes to serving Dutch pension funds, whatever their area of investment expertise, and excel in the areas of performance, innovation, sophistication and foresight. Enter Here  

10. Equities Manager of the Year
This award will celebrate those firms that have led the way in managing equities in the past 12 months. The winner that is finally chosen will be the firm that has proved itself to be the most exceptional player of all entrants in the industry with its excellence in managing equities and has proved itself truly invaluable to Dutch pension funds today. Enter Here  

11. Fixed Income Manager of the Year
This award will recognise those investment managers that offer a real specialisation in this key area and can offer the Dutch pensions market a variety of solutions to meet the ever-changing market conditions. Enter Here  

12. Property Manager of the Year
Property has gained true recognition as an essential asset class for Dutch pension funds seeking to diversify their portfolios, with managers seeking out returns from both the traditional and less accessible property market across the world. This award will recognise those managers that have proved themselves in the field of property investment, have shown innovation in their product offerings, and have displayed an excellence and consistency in their management of this diverse and exciting asset class. Enter Here  

13. Private Assets Manager of the Year
The role of private assets has increased significantly in the pensions space. This category awards those managers who excel in the private assets arena, and work hard to meet the diverse needs of their Dutch pension fund clients. Enter Here  

14. Alternatives Investment Award
As alternatives play an ever-greater role in the majority of Dutch pension fund portfolios, this category aims to reward the leaders in the provision/management of alternative assets - be they an expert in multiple alternative assets or a specialist in any particular area. The winner will be the nominee that has proved itself the best of the best in this field and has proved invaluable to the Dutch pensions market with its product offerings. Enter Here  

15. Emerging Markets Manager of the Year
Seeking out potential in the less developed markets is a challenging role at which only the best can succeed; yet for those that do, the rewards for Dutch pension funds investing in this area can be great. This award recognises those managers/pension funds that have shown a dedication to the emerging markets space with a view to achieving performance often in areas where information flow is in short supply. Enter Here  

16. Risk Management Award
Effective risk management is high up on the agenda for Dutch pension funds bearing the burdens of increased risk, more stringent regulation, and a brighter spotlight on governance. We reward those firms that have assisted Dutch pension funds in their quest for better risk management in this ever-unpredictable economic landscape. Enter Here  

17. Fiduciary Management Award
This award will recognise those firms that lead the way in the Dutch fiduciary management space, tailoring their offerings to today's ever-evolving Dutch pension funds' needs.

18. Dutch Pensions Law Firm of the Year
Many legal firms offer services to Dutch pension funds, but not all have a true understanding of the complexities facing pension funds in these challenging times. This award will recognise the firms that stand out in their dedication to understanding the complexities of pensions legislation, and work with their Dutch pension fund clients to see them through the legal maze. Enter Here  

19. Pensions Administration Firm of the Year
Pensions administration is a complex yet essential area of pensions delivery, and one which requires a true understanding of pension funds’ needs. We reward those pensions administration firms that lead the way in this key area. Enter Here  

20. Custodian or Transition Management Firm of the Year
This award will recognise those custodians/transition managers that have proved themselves as leaders in this space with their excellence, innovation and dedication to meeting Dutch pension funds’ demands in today’s market. Enter Here  

21. Pensions Accountancy Firm of the Year
We reward those pension fund accountants that recognise the complex accountancy needs of the Dutch pensions market and have tailored their services accordingly, with a focus on excellence. Enter Here  

22. Pension Communications Firm of the Year
Having strong communication is key to the success of any pensions offering. We reward those pension communication firms that are serving the Dutch pensions market withimagination and vision. Enter Here  

23. Sustainability Provider of the Year
This award aims to recognise those firms that lead the way in the area of sustainable investment and have made a real difference to the Dutch pensions investment landscape as a result of their hard work and expertise. Enter Here  

24. Innovative Pensions Provider of the Year
This award will recognise those providers to Dutch pension funds (be they consultants, investment firms, technology companies and so on) that have brought innovation to the Dutch pensions marketplace, be it through a particular product, service offering or overall approach. Enter Here  

Awards For Dutch Pension Funds and/or Providers

25. Diversity Award
This award goes to the Dutch pension fund or provider to Dutch pension funds that has shown a true understanding of the importance of diversity in today's climate, either in the way it has shaped its business, its product offering or otherwise. Enter Here  

26. Pensions Technology Award
Effective and reliable pensions technology is essential for the successful running of any Dutch pension fund. This award will recognise those firms or pension funds that are leaders in the field of pensions technology and are making a real difference to the Dutch pension fund world. Enter Here  

27. Thought-Leadership in Dutch Pensions
This award recognises those pension funds, pension providers, associations or individuals that are leading the way with their thought-leadership and/or industry research in the Dutch pensions space. Enter Here  

Individual Awards

28. Personality of the Year
This award (voted for by our readers) aims to recognise those individuals that are truly making their mark in the Dutch pensions space. Nominees can include anyone who has had an influential role in the European pension sphere - be they a government representative, someone from a pensions association, someone working for a service provider (such as an asset manager or a consultant), or someone working for a pension fund. To nominate someone for the Personality award, please explain in 100 words or more why you would like to nominate this person along with a large, high-resolution photograph of your nominee. Enter Here