IPE's Switzerland Coverage – Page 25
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Swiss Pensionskassen keep interest rate above minimum
Private pension funds applied an interest rate of 1.90% compared with 1.65% for public pension funds
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Swiss first pillar AHV down deficit path if no reform takes place
Returns on investments to fall from CHF774m this year to CHF459m in 2032, according to FSIO
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Swiss occupational scheme tenders mandates worth up to CHF1.8bn
Three mandates in various regions for small-cap equity
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Swiss schemes see robust returns, funding ratios during pandemic period
Funding ratios rose from 110.2% in 2020 to 116.3% this year, the highest level in 20 years
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Swiss parliament’s committee sets compromise for first pillar reform
Committee votes in favour of pension supplement to compensate women whose retirement age increases in transition phase
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Swiss scheme tenders EM equity mandates via IPE Quest
Plus: Nordic insurer also follows EM equity path
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Raising minimum interest rate seen a possible move by Swiss cabinet
President of advisory workplace pensions body speaks to IPE after issuing recommendation
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Swiss parliamentary committee shifts to alternative reform proposal
SGK-N supports idea of financing compensation also through Pensionskassen’s reserves instead of through wages
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Swiss scheme seeks adviser for multi-manager allocation of $500-800m
Plus: UK Tate Galleries seeks DC pensions provider
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Swiss pension funds record highest returns as commodities outperform
Private pension schemes have reached a new high in terms of their estimated funding ratio with 123.3% at the end of June
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Equities, alternatives drive up Swiss pension funds’ funding ratio in H1
Twenty pension funds were underfunded at the end of June, down from 26 in March
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Swiss regulator adds new guidelines for pension funds’ financial assessments
Consulting activities could change under the new rules as a result
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Swiss companies’ pension plans improve funding ratio in Q2
Companies may face challenges in international accounting at the end of the year
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DACH roundup: Germany picks Euronext ESG index for pension assets
Plus: Allianz joins net-zero insurance alliance, Asga’s new climate policy
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Swiss companies see reduction in pension obligations – WTW study
The consultancy expects the discount rate to remain low due to inflation trends and low interest rates
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Swiss pension fund tenders $300-700m small-cap mandate via Quest
Investor currently has a clear focus on a quant approach
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Swiss cabinet calls for Publica law change on underfunding
Publica will have a form of guarantee by the federal government on the solvency of its schemes
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Opinion Pieces
Notes from Switzerland: Work in progress
History repeats itself, first as tragedy, second as farce: now another referendum result in Switzerland is poised to obstruct changes designed for a long-term impact.
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Swiss parliament’s committee backs social partners’ second pillar reform
The SGK-N is in favour of starting to save for old age provisions at the age of 21 instead of 25
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DACH roundup: German doctors scheme returns 3.5% net in 2020
Plus: PKBS cuts technical interest rate, Allianz drops guarantees on occupational pensions