Latest Switzerland News – Page 13
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NewsPension funds commit to first AllianzGI’s cross-asset private markets strategy
Going forward, the main priorities are infrastructure and the energy transition, says the firm
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NewsSwiss pension fund industry slams regulator’s new definition of improved benefits
The Swiss Chamber of Pension Fund Experts (SKPE) has firmly rejected the proposed change because it is ‘too restrictive’
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NewsSwiss groups outline principles for new stewardship code
Investors can escalate their actions if engagement does not pay off, for example against a specific board member, presenting one or more nominations for board election, or divesting
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NewsAldi Suisse Pensionskasse invests equity holdings through ESG funds
66% of second pillar members’ money still finances the fossil fuel industry, according to Climate Alliance
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NewsSwiss pension funds increase equity, cut real estate investments
Schemes will likely continue to anchor Swiss and foreign real estate to investment strategies
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NewsFINMA defines key team to supervise new UBS bank
Dedicated team to supervise UBS after takeover of Credit Suisse will focus on capital, liquidity, risk management
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NewsSwiss asset management association to launch stewardship code with SSF
AMAS and Swiss Sustainable Finance will publish the Swiss Stewardship Code in October
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NewsSwiss Employers’ Association backs second pillar pension reform
The reform would make an important contribution to support the three-pillar pension system model, the association says
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NewsSwiss pension funds over invested in real estate, alternatives
PPCmetrics recorded for the first time rise in average technical interest rate
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NewsSwiss cabinet favours political intervention linking retirement age to life expectancy
Government report rejects automatic mechanisms, prepares ground for further reform
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NewsMinimum interest rate rise a ‘sustainable challenge’ for Swiss pension funds
Federal occupational pension commission wants to send the message that ‘1% is flexible’, says president
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NewsSwiss pension funds consider high costs as main obstacle to invest sustainably
Regulations currently in place in the second pillar pension system should not be changed to create incentives for sustainable investments
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NewsCanton of Aargau parliament approves APK’s pension plan changes
The level of benefits continued to fall, from 58% to 55% of the insured salary, below the original level of 65%
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NewsPensionskasse Post boosts infrastructure, real estate investments
The scheme allocated CHF100m for impact investments in infrastructure
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NewsBank demises isolated, but VER’s CEO warns of wider crisis if rates stay high
Timo Löyttyniemi says collapse of SVB and forced sale of Credit Suisse only indicate problems with certain individual banks
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Swiss attorney general charges former portfolio manager with insider trading
Unlawful dealing in hundreds of transactions netted portfolio manager over €3m, raises governance questions
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NewsSwiss parliamentary committee waters down plan to reach net-zero emissions
Committee rejects the demand to ban fossil fuels without exceptions
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NewsSwiss roundup: Compenswiss warns financial stability of AHV, IV funds not enough
Plus: Migros sees increased funding ratio; Second pillar reform
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NewsWednesday people roundup
EU Single Resolution Board, Aviva Investors, PGGM, EFG Asset Management, BNP Paribas, PineBridge, BlueBay, Tikehau
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LCP warns of 'balance sheet surprises' on global mortality calculations
Varying mortality assumptions hiding 'true cost' of corporate pension impact on balance sheet
