The objective of the investment policy for the sub-fund DB Fixed Income Horizon 2027 is to generate a market-oriented return for the subfund. Interest-bearing securities which are denominated in or hedged against the euro, such as government bonds, corporate bonds and covered bonds, shall be acquired for the sub-fund. Government and corporate bonds from industrial and high-growth countries (emerging markets) and corporate bonds with and without investment grade status (non-investment grade corporate bonds) may be acquired. Use of proceed bonds, including Green Bonds, may be acquired