Kempen Capital Management and BeFrank are offering a joint pension solution
29 October 2015
Amsterdam, 3 September 2015 – Kempen Capital Management (KCM) and online pension administrator BeFrank are joining forces in partnership to provide pension solutions. This will make it possible to enter into a defined contribution (DC) pension scheme with BeFrank, with the asset management being undertaken by KCM. Combining expertise and experience is fully in accordance with both companies’ growth strategies.
In addition to its existing asset management solutions, BeFrank will also be offering a fiduciary lifecycle product by KCM to KCM customers. With this partnership, both parties are responding to a growing demand for DC solutions.
Synergy
Paul Gerla, CEO of Kempen & Co: ‘The partnership with BeFrank is a great step forward, which really allows each party’s specialisms to flourish. BeFrank is a successful player with an enterprising approach, which fits perfectly with Kempen’s ambition of further expanding our activities in the field of fiduciary management.’
Folkert Pama, Head of the Management Team of BeFrank: ‘We’re seeing a growing need for DC solutions with pension funds. Kempen Capital Management is a high-calibre company which is already providing asset management for the target group. By joining forces, we can strengthen each other in providing a solution. We’re really looking forward to working with Kempen.’
For customers at BeFrank who are investing for themselves, BeFrank has also added a number of KCM funds to the range of options.
Kempen & Co has also entrusted the pension scheme for its own employees to BeFrank.
About Kempen Capital Management
Kempen Capital Management N.V. (KCM) is a 100% subsidiary of Kempen & Co and is licensed to act as the manager of various investment vehicles and provide investment services. As such, it is regulated by the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM). KCM is a specialised asset manager and offers integrated fiduciary investment solutions for pension funds, insurance companies, PPIs and institutional clients. In addition, KCM invests in European shares, bonds and real estate funds on behalf of a wide range of institutional investors, foundations and high net-worth individuals, employing a distinct investment style. KCM strives for optimum investment results and works with highly specialised management teams. Kempen Capital Management N.V. is registered with the Amsterdam Chamber of Commerce under company registration number 33181992 and has its office in Amsterdam.
About BeFrank
BeFrank has been active in the collective pensions market since 2010 and is the Netherlands’ first Premium Pension Institution (PPI). BeFrank offers a transparent pension plan, clear communications, online services and low costs. BeFrank forms part of the Delta Lloyd Group.