Latest Switzerland News
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NewsZurich faces ongoing FINMA probe into occupational pensions business
At least 12 staff have been dismissed following an ongoing FINMA investigation into occupational pensions business
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NewsSwiss pension commission recommends raising minimum interest rate to 1.75%
Strong market performance and pension fund finances have prompted a recommendation for a higher minimum interest rate
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NewsGeneva pension fund faces court battle over investment disclosure
Investigative group WAV is taking legal action against CPEG over its refusal to disclose investment holdings
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AnalysisIPE DACH Briefing: Asset managers set to benefit from Germany’s capital-funded pension shift
Plus: Swiss pension schemes are increasingly looking to invest in infrastructure
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NewsAcademics push Publica to reinforce responsible investment policy
AVETH is asking Publica to define a ‘firm, non-negotiable requirement’ for its climate-efficient equity index
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NewsCambridge University launches long-awaited green index
The University of Cambridge and Bloomberg have unveiled what they claim to be “the first fixed-income index to exclude companies involved in, or financing the development of fossil fuels”. The ‘BCam’ index exclude companies in thermal coal, oil and gas value chains, as well as electric utilities that are expanding ...
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NewsAPG backs new STOXX ‘investable’ index framework, citing flexibility
Deutsche Börse subsidiary claims manager of Netherlands’ largest pension fund as one of two early adopters of its new IMI framework index product
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NewsGerman pension funds drawn into scrutiny over withholding tax fraud investigations
BaFin survey and court proceedings keep pension funds in focus as Germany pursues withholding tax fraud claims
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AnalysisIPE DACH Briefing: Germany’s pension overhaul marks shift towards funded retirement
In the second pillar, industry experts are urging social partners to discuss ways to expand defined contribution pensions, including through auto-enrolment
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NewsOAK BV seeks stronger powers as Swiss pension fund consolidation gathers pace
Swiss supervisor proposes legal reforms to strengthen oversight as consolidation reshapes the country’s occupational pension landscape
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NewsSwiss pension funds reassess equity allocations as concentration risks mount
Consultants see Swiss pension funds refining equity allocations as concentration risks climb and rates remain low
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NewsUBS proposes overhaul of Swiss pension system with fully funded first pillar
A proposed overhaul of Switzerland’s pension system has sparked debate over funding, member choice and transition costs
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NewsVaud pension fund faces Israel divestment after delegate vote
Delegates at Vaud municipal pension fund CIP approve exclusion of Israel-linked securities after Vevey proposal
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NewsSwiss pension funds access repo transactions amid liquidity concerns
Regulatory change opens repo market to Swiss pension funds facing liquidity demands
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AnalysisIPE DACH Briefing: German unions push mandatory workplace pensions
The German Trade Union Confederation (DGB) supports compulsory workplace pensions, co-financed by employers
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NewsEthos formally excludes fossil fuel companies after failure to effect change
Swiss pension fund-backed organisation says the past few years have shown oil and gas majors are not open to dialogue or change
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NewsCredit Suisse pension fund de-risks as cash outflows reshape strategy
The changes mark a shift towards a more permanent environment of structural cash outflows, prompting a realignment of the investment process
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NewsSwiss pension funds increase domestic equity exposure as funding ratios surge
Strong equity returns and higher domestic allocations lifted Swiss pension funds to historic funding highs
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NewsLusenti Coninco looks to expand among Swiss pension funds following merger
Swiss consultant aims to deepen large pension fund relationships as private markets increase governance demands
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NewsSwiss association urges members to deny debt financing to major fossil fuel companies
Swiss responsible investment association, SVVK-ASIR, advises pension fund members to phase out fossil fuel debt holdings
