Optional pension funds’ assets reach RON 1.89 bln in Romania

The assets of optional pension funds amounted to RON 1.89 billion on June 30, up 13.26 percent compared to the same period of 2017, according to data from the Financial Supervision Authority (ASF).

Sovereign bonds had the biggest share of 59.16 percent in the total amount of assets, while shares are second with 20.36 percent. Corporate bonds were third in the holdings with 6.45 percent of assets.

ASF data shows that the total asset value of Pension Pillar III was RON 1.89 billion, while the net asset value was RON 1.88 billion. This pillar had 459,340 individual contributors and the following pension funds were operational: Aegon Esential, Azt Moderato, Azt Vivace, BCR Plus, BRD Medio, NN Activ, NN Optim, Pensia Mea, Raiffeisen Acumulare si Stabil.