2021
Good returns despite significant fluctuations
Despite significant market volatility in the final quarter of 2021, the return on LD Pensions’ primary investment fund has been very satisfactory. The new Omicron variant is causing uncertainty and further volatility, but globally speaking, econom...
LD Pensions wins Nordic investment award
Nordic Fund Selection has awarded LD Pensions the ‘Nordic Fixed Income Mandate/Fund Search of the Year’ award for its selection of a manager for the European Asset-Backed Securities mandate.
40,000 businesses are facing a hefty bill, but it can easily be avoided
As an employer, you must give notice by 30 November at the latest if you wish to retain your employees’ frozen holiday allowance. If you fail to do so, you will be obliged to pay out all holiday allowance funds now.
Stock markets continue to rise
Leading global share indices have reached new record highs over the summer. The strong returns on the share markets are expected to continue, although minor corrections are also to be expected. This positive trend is reflected in LD Pensions’ inve...
New pension scheme offers greater security and better solutions
On 6 September 2021, a new member services team was launched to serve the 500,000 members of LD Pensions. It is based on a new IT platform and improved digital communication channels for members.
LD Pensions’ return on frozen holiday allowance funds stood at DKK 1.2 billion as at 30 June 2021
Around 900,000 employees are currently receiving letters regarding the holiday allowance they have left frozen as part of their pension savings. They will see that the value of their holiday allowance has increased by 2.4 per cent compared with wh...
Continued positive returns on the stock markets
Positive growth prospects and a continued accommodative monetary policy in both the US and Europe are enabling the stock markets to continue delivering strong returns. This is also reflected in LD Pensions’ investment portfolios.
20 billion Danish kroner of holiday allowance funds remain frozen
More than 600,000 employees are leaving accrued holiday allowance funds totalling DKK 20 billion that are frozen in The Holiday Allowance Fund, which is managed by LD Pensions. They will receive a new pension savings scheme with favourable terms.
600,000 employees see the benefits of a new retirement savings scheme
Around 600,000 people are leaving their holiday allowance funds to accumulate as LD Retirement Savings. This is a savings scheme with significant financial benefits. At the same time, LD Pensions is preparing to target these investments.
Positive sentiment in the financial markets
Bullish stock markets and rising interest rates are shaping the financial markets and, consequently, the performance of LD Pensions’s investment funds. This positive trend is set to continue into the second quarter of 2021, but there are also risk...