IPE's Switzerland Coverage – Page 28
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NewsSwiss 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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NewsSwiss 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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NewsSwiss scheme seeks adviser for multi-manager allocation of $500-800m
Plus: UK Tate Galleries seeks DC pensions provider
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NewsSwiss 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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NewsEquities, 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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NewsSwiss regulator adds new guidelines for pension funds’ financial assessments
Consulting activities could change under the new rules as a result
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NewsSwiss 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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NewsDACH 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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NewsSwiss 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 PiecesNotes 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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NewsSwiss 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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NewsDACH roundup: German doctors scheme returns 3.5% net in 2020
Plus: PKBS cuts technical interest rate, Allianz drops guarantees on occupational pensions
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Migros Pensionskasse adds EM bonds to strategic asset allocation
Migros’ asset management goals include a reduction of CO2 intensity of its equity and corporate bonds portfolios by 2% per year
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NewsSwiss parliament votes to slash investment limits for Pensionskassen
With 123 ‘yes’ votes against 65 ‘no’s’, the Federal Council is now tasked with reviewing BVV 2
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NewsSwiss APK kicks off climate strategy with equity indexes
The indexes are intended to help identify potential risks associated with the transition to a low carbon economy
