IPE's Switzerland Coverage – Page 14
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NewsPensionskasse Post lays out first comprehensive sustainability strategy
All companies in the scheme’s listed equity and corporate bonds portfolios will have to make a commitment to net zero with credible interim targets and verified by 2040
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NewsSwiss union slams ASIP’s public support for second pillar pension reform
‘An association like ASIP which represents joint pension funds must not take sides on such a controversial issue,’ says Unia
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NewsShare of Swiss underfunded pension funds shrinks to 7%
Occupational pensions regulator deems schemes’ financial situation solid to face geopolitical tensions this year
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NewsSwiss Parliament pushes discussion on pension funds’ cost transparency
Improving access to information would strengthen competition in an extremely sluggish market, according to parliamentary motion
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NewsSwiss schemes turn to corporate bonds as currency hedging costs rise
Currency hedging costs in the bond markets US and EU government bonds less attractive for the pension funds, says Complementa
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NewsEthos and investors coalition turn to court as TotalEnergies throws out resolution
Ethos Foundation bewails French oil and gas giant’s ‘flagrant disregard’ for shareholder rights
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NewsPKBS cuts insurance-linked securities for fixed income, domestic property
teh scheme’s ILS active portfolio posted returns of -4.98% last year
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NewsSwiss schemes see ‘significant improvement’ in Q1 funding ratios, says Swisscanto
Almost all pension funds have now reached a 100% funding ratio, and only 0.2% remain underfunded
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NewsASIP’s director points finger at ‘double game’ played by unions in pensions reform
Lukas Müller-Brunner says poverty in old age has fallen dramatically largely thanks to occupational pension provisions
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AnalysisSwiss pension funds hold onto private equity investments
Schemes stick to strategic quotas, pushing back on government plans to support local economy
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NewsEthos expects UBS to tighten lending policy for high emission sectors
The foundation is asking UBS to phase out from high emission sectors such as thermal coal
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NewsNest Sammelstiftung issues CHF200m private equity tender
Interested applicants have until 10 May to apply
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NewsSwiss Fintech Innovations calls for rules to set up pension dashboard
Switzerland currently lacks necessary infrastructure that would make people share personal pension data securely with third-party providers
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NewsPublica sets up bespoke ESG benchmarks for EM government bonds
It worked with 17 asset managers on guidelines intended to increase transparency on ESG for investments in corporate loans, infrastructure, and real estate mortgages
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NewsCredit Suisse Pensionskasse adjusts plans following UBS integration
Credit Suisse’s scheme will close down 1e pension plans
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NewsSwiss corporate pension funds reviewing strategic allocations, says WTW
Re-emerging inflation, progressing de-globalisation, and geopolitical tensions weight on decisions to review investments
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NewsSwiss APK to review investment strategy, sustainability approach
The scheme plans to cover further asset classes with existing sustainability strategy
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NewsSwiss plan liquidates Asia equity mandate as it cuts asset management costs
Pension fund for the Coop group reinvests liquidity in existing global passive equity mandate
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NewsEthos finds shortfalls in Nestlé’s sustainability report
The company is failing to disclose sufficient detail in particular on Scope 3 emissions
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NewsSwitzerland to cut funds to first pillar to pay out 13th month of pension
To offset a reduction of public funds, the cabinet plans to either increase contributions or VAT, or both
