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Water-link Pensioenfonds
Water-link Pensioenfonds operates as the dedicated pension vehicle for the Antwerp-region water utility. It maintains an investment committee that includes the...
Water-link Pensioenfonds
Water-link Pensioenfonds operates as the dedicated pension vehicle for the Antwerp-region water utility. It maintains an investment committee that includes the utility CFO and an independent expert. The fund reports no public founding date. The portfolio mixes listed equities, corporate bonds and alternatives. Confirmed holdings include the JPMorgan Infrastructure Investments Fund, which received a 3.5 million euro capital call in 2023, plus real estate positions in Mitiska-managed vehicles and Axa World Funds Europe Real Estate. Private equity exposure runs through KeBek II, KeBek III, the Belgian Growth Fund and Nordea Global Private Equity Fund. Geographic reach covers Belgium, broader Europe and global infrastructure. The fund employs six external service providers including Candriam as investment advisor and Willis Towers Watson for actuarial work. In 2024 it replaced Nordea European Sustainable STARS Equity Fund and BlueBay with Goldman Sachs and Schroders mandates. It holds membership in PensioPlus, the Belgian pension association. Governance centers on the sponsoring employer Water-link and a board chaired by André Gantman. The structure separates statutory pension administration to Gesolidariseerd Pensioenfonds and Federale Pensioendienst.
General information
Firm type
Pension Fund
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Belgium
City
Antwerp
Corporate office
Mechelsesteenweg 66, 2018 Antwerp, Belgium
Principals
André Gantman
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Koen De Schutter
CFO and Investment Committee member
Jan Leroy
Independent investment expert, Investment Committee
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Water-link Pensioenfonds?
An investment committee that includes CFO Koen De Schutter and independent expert Jan Leroy reviews allocations and manager changes.
Does Water-link Pensioenfonds participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The fund commits to private equity and real estate funds including KeBek vehicles and Mitiska-managed products while also holding direct industrial property.
What asset classes does Water-link Pensioenfonds target?
Public equities, corporate bonds, real estate and a 5 percent target allocation to private equity form the core mix.
How is Water-link Pensioenfonds related to Water-link?
Water-link serves as the sponsoring employer and founder of the pension fund.
Which regions does the portfolio cover?
Holdings span Belgium, Europe and global infrastructure markets.
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