IPE's Switzerland Coverage – Page 29
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Migros aligns foreign equity portfolio to MSCI Climate Paris index
The fund has set a low ceiling of 1% of revenues generated from coal mining as a criteria to exclude such companies from its portfolio
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NewsEthos to push biodiversity, digital responsibility in engagement strategy
Climate change, human and labour rights, and good governance will remain top priorities
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NewsDACH roundup: Swiss SIX Exchange launches digital assets trading platform
Plus: Swiss cabinet’s anti greenwashing stance; BaFin’s goals and pension funds’ stats; Actuaries on Solvency II
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NewsSwiss pension funds almost triple assets invested to cut CO2 emissions
Schemes have this year invested 22% of their assets based on active strategies leading to a reduction of CO2 emissions
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NewsSwiss cabinet creates unlisted assets category to boost tech investments
Investments in ‘innovative and promising technologies’ can unlock value for pension funds, says cabinet
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NewsSwiss Pensionskasse to align equity, bond portfolios with ESG indices
PKBS is considering impact investments through green or social bonds
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DACH roundup: Daimler pension trust sells stake in Renault worth €305m
Plus: German lifeboat schemes set contribution rate; Direct promises hold popular spot; Alliance against nuclear taxonomy at COP26
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Credit Suisse Pensionskasse to remain unchanged by group’s strategic review
‘Risk management will be at the core of our actions’, says chair Horta-Osório
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Swiss rules on crypto asset trading offer clarity to investors
The recently approved rules introduce a licence for distributed ledger technology (DLT) trading facilities
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NewsSwiss roundup: Govt consults on new accounting rules for Compenswiss
Plus: Occupational pensions’ interest rate stays at 1%; Commitments to fight climate change in developing countries
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Swiss regulator issues guidelines to curb greenwashing
A sustainable investment strategy or policy has to rely on a ‘specific sustainability component’ that goes beyond exclusion criteria
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NewsSwiss alternative reform proposal heads for full parliamentary debate
Pension fund association welcomes committee’s rejection of government-backed social partners’ proposal
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Country ReportCountry Report – Pensions in Switzerland (November 2021)
Swiss pension funds are aligning their portfolios with sustainability goals. We speak to some of the leaders. Our report also assesses the ongoing pension reform discussions, looks at investment trends and features the latest research on risk, investment and funding levels
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Country ReportESG: A green transformation
Swiss pension funds are moving their entire portfolios towards sustainability
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Country ReportResearch: Healthy so far but reform still vital
Swiss pension funds have coped well with the effects of COVID but the pension system needs to be brought up to date
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Country ReportPensions reform: A middle way to reform the second pillar
A new proposal could win a majority in parliament
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Country ReportInvestment strategy: Shifting from fixed income
Swiss pension funds are rebalancing their portfolios but allocating to certain asset classes could prove challenging
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InterviewsStrategically speaking: Finreon
Established 12 years ago as a spin-off from Switzerland’s renowned University of St Gallen, Finreon is a quant asset management specialist that styles itself as an investment adviser and a think tank. It has recently weighed into the debate on portfolio decarbonisation with a novel solution for listed equities.
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comPlan’s pension changes lead to CHF60m profit
Changes include reduction of conversion rate, compensatory measures to cushion pension cuts and reduction in entitlements for spouse/partner pensions
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NewsSwiss large firms offering 1e pension plans is on the rise, says WTW
Almost 35% of companies surveyed, listed on the Swiss Leader Index, now offers 1e plans
