Investments in bonds cannot be separated into the two types of bonds in company pension funds. Total company pension fund investment in bonds has been broken down using the same relative shares as in general pension funds.

Bills and bonds issued or guaranteed by central and local governments and the National Debt offices as well as securities/bills issued by companies, including financial and non-financial enterprises. This category should also include certificates of deposits. This variable should be the sum of: - Bills and bonds issued by public administration - Bonds issued by the private sector

The pool of assets forming an independent legal entity that are bought with the contributions to a pension plan for the exclusive purpose of financing pension plan benefits. The plan/fund members have a legal or beneficial right or some other contractual claim against the assets of the pension fund. Pension funds take the form of either a special purpose entity with legal personality (such as a trust, foundation, or corporate entity) or a legally separated fund without legal personality managed by a dedicated provider (pension fund management company) or other financial institution on behalf of the plan/fund members.

This is the indicator for asset allocation and is expressed as a percentage of total assets. Asset allocation data can be used to assess the extent of diversification of investments.