Whether a zero-interest decision for departing insured persons in 2012 was permissible under the foundation's financial situation and regulations.
The zero-interest decision was disproportionate in the circumstances; the appeal was dismissed.
A zero or reduced interest rate may be permissible for a vested-benefits institution only within narrow limits. Here, the foundation had only a slight overcoverage, no convincing grounds for such a severe measure, and structural underfinancing cannot be remedied by zero interest for active insured persons. The measure was therefore disproportionate.