While the number of participants under the age of 18 in the Individual Retirement System (BES) exceeded 1,7 million as of May, Katılım Emeklilik took a share of over 175 percent in the market with 10 thousand participants. Katılım Emeklilik, one of the five most preferred institutions in the 0-1 age group, stands out in families' savings preferences with its interest-free fund options and age-specific advantage packages. Katılım Emeklilik General Manager Ayhan Sincek commented, “Saving now starts with birth; this gives us a strong financial awareness signal for the future.”
While the importance of investing in children’s financial future increases day by day, the Individual Retirement System (BES) is showing a remarkable rise in this area. According to the data of the Pension Monitoring Center (EGM), the number of Individual Retirement System (BES) participants under the age of 18 has reached 1 million 720 thousand. In this area, Katılım Emeklilik has achieved a share exceeding 175 percent of the total market with 10 thousand participants. It has become one of the top five most preferred institutions in the sector with 0 thousand participants in the 1-15 age group.
Katılım Emeklilik General Manager Ayhan Sincek says, “The growth in our early BES product shows that families are more conscious than ever before in saving for their children’s future. This interest shows that families who want to secure not only today but also the future are turning to long-term savings systems with advantages such as state contributions. Saving now starts with birth; this gives us a strong financial awareness signal for the future.”
Address for Future Investment: Interest-Free Funds
The wide product portfolio offered by Katılım Emeklilik includes attractive options especially for families who prefer interest-free investments. Katılım Emeklilik's 19 different individual retirement funds, managed entirely based on interest-free principles, offer investors a wide range of choices. Among these funds, the Altın Katılım fund (KEF) stands out with both its return performance and high participation. At the same time, our Precious Metals (KJM) fund is among the most profitable funds of the recent period.
Sincek says, “Thanks to these funds we offer to our participants, we enable our participants to earn above inflation. With our interest-free investment approach, we offer a future plan that is both in line with our values and financially advantageous.”
Katılım Emeklilik also draws attention with the age-specific advantage packages it offers within the scope of Early BES. The special package prepared for newborns offers mothers free psychological counseling, discount opportunities from contracted brands in areas such as toys, furniture, clothing and nursery. For children aged 2-5, there are free dental and eye examinations, play therapy and consultancy services. The packages for school-aged children aged 5-18 include many privileges such as online preference counseling for university entrance, adolescent support services and discounted courses in gyms.
