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New research ‘Pension fund management’ and ‘Fiscal and legal aspects of pensions’

Tilburg University has appointed Alfred Slager as Professor of Pension Fund Management at TiasNimbas Business School. His chair concerns management of pensions funds, especially investements. Interpolis and PwC have extended their funding for the Chair of Fiscal and Legal Aspects of Pensions at Tilburg Law School, held by Gerry Dietvorst.

The purpose of Alfred Slager's research at TiasNimbas Business School is to help managers in decision making by providing practical tools. Alfred Slager is also Director of CentER Applied Research at Tilburg University. In the past he worked at Fortis Investments as well as several pension funds, as policy advisor and investement strategist at PGGM, and as Chief Investment Officer at Stork Pension Fund. One of his recent publications is ‘Investment beliefs: A positive approach to institutional investing’ (with Kees Koedijk). This book provides valuable insights into the risks and opportunities of investment decisions. According to the authors, a well funded investment philosophy is necessary to achieve better results.

Extended funding for Pensions chair

Interpolis and PwC have extended their funding for the Chair of Fiscal and Legal Aspects of Pensions, held by Gerry Dietvorst. In the coming period, Professor Dietvorst wants to bring about a greater focus on collaboration, both within the university and between the university and the business community.

“If you see what’s already happening on the pension front in Tilburg alone, it's something to be proud of as a university and as a city. Smarter collaboration can provide a new impetus for research and teaching on pensions. Ultimately, strong links between theory and practice will benefit us all,” said Professor Dietvorst when accepting the new term for his chair.

The themes on his scientific agenda include surviving dependants' pension and the international aspects of pensions. He will also continue to carry out research into a pension framework that is neutral as regards type of work. Such a framework should ensure that type of work does not have an influence on the fiscal opportunities for ensuring a proper pension. According to Professor Dietvorst and his colleagues, achieving an equivalent footing will directly enable the relevant authorities to cut away much of the jungle of tax rules surrounding pensions.