IPE's Switzerland Coverage – Page 3
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InterviewsCompenswiss adapts investment strategy to changing outlook for Swiss social security
Frank Juliano, chief investment strategist at Compenswiss, talks about the fund’s new asset allocation choices, as the outlooks of the three social security funds managed by the organisation diverge
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AnalysisIPE DACH Briefing: Compenswiss overhauls asset allocations
Plus: Beate Petry, chair of aba, said the occupational pension association backs further reform to open social partner defined contribution models to third parties
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NewsSwiss pension funds warned of liquidity risks as alternatives allocations climb
Andreas Rothacher of Complementa urges stricter liquidity planning as Swiss pension funds increase allocations to illiquid assets
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AnalysisTrusted partners: Advising Europe’s pension funds
IPE’s survey of European consultants reveals a complex patchwork of client preferences
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NewsAon launches US-DACH hub for cross-border pensions and risk capital
The consultancy has appointed Matthew Reilly as head of DACH global solutions
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NewsCurrency hedging dilemma hits Swiss pension returns
Swiss pension funds face losses or missed gains as dollar weakness and interest rate differentials challenge hedging
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NewsSwiss pension funds consider venture capital as satellite allocation
Consultancy c-alm says dedicated domestic allocations to venture capital are rare
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NewsAon Germany sets up advisory board to streamline operations
The new board will focus on client acquisition, building executive partnerships, talent strategy, strategic growth initiatives, and M&A
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AnalysisIPE DACH Briefing: Legal disputes intensify for German professional pension funds
Germany’s VZB and BVK are preparing legal cases to claim investment losses
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NewsCompenswiss turns to bespoke asset allocations for each social security fund
Swiss central compensation fund shifts to fund-specific allocations as AHV, IV face rising costs and liquidity pressures
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NewsSwiss supervisor’s guidance risks pro-cyclical shifts, consultant warns
Roger Baumann says OAK BV recommendations blur the lines between risk oversight and investment policy
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NewsSwiss BVK faces political backlash over CHF384m centenary payout
The pension fund ended the latest financial year with a funding ratio of 113.6%, up from 109.3% a year earlier
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NewsDomestic equities gain as Swiss pension fund scales back US allocations
CPV/CAP Pensionskasse, the CHF13bn pension fund for Swiss retail and wholesale company Coop-Gruppe, is shifting its focus to domestic equities
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NewsUBS dominance leaves Swiss pension funds with fewer custody, asset options
High fixed costs are the biggest barrier to new banks entering the market to offer global custody and passive asset management services
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NewsDutch lawmakers under pressure to allow shareholder ‘say-on-sustainability’
Upcoming debate on CSRD transposition will reveal whether politicians follow in footsteps of Spain, Estonia and Switzerland
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NewsSwiss public pension funds hit strongest funding levels in 25 years
Funding ratios surge as strong commodities, equities and gold returns bolster public pension balance sheets
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NewsSwiss pension funds pushed towards consolidation by costs and talent squeeze
Swiss pension funds consolidate as rising costs, regulatory pressure, and skills shortages reshape the multi-employer market
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NewsSwiss Federal Social Insurance Office reshuffle deepens after AHV miscalculation
Leadership changes continue at Switzerland’s social security office as AHV forecasting errors prompt reform and renewed pension scrutiny
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NewsAll that glitters: Swiss pension funds raise gold exposure
Swiss pension funds boost gold allocations, seeking protection from geopolitical shocks, market volatility and fading trust in US assets
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NewsSwiss pension funds shift focus on equal-weighted, small-cap equities
Swiss pension funds turn to small caps and equal-weighting to rein in growing global equity concentration risks
