All OAK BV articles
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NewsInter-pension rejects regulator’s proposal on 1e pension assets transfer
The organisation representing the interests of Swiss multi-employer pension schemes questions legal basis for the transfer
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NewsSwiss pension fund industry expects regulator to amend improved benefits definition
The definition creates false incentives to determine technical interest rates
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NewsSwiss pension funds suffer returns setback in Q3
Infrastructure investments worst performing asset class so far this year at -5.8%
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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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NewsPeople moves: Cardano duo quits to start own consultancy
Plus: Apex Group bolsters trustee team; Mercer hires new UK defined contribution leader
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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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NewsDACH roundup: Swiss pension funds returns 4.6% in H1
Plus: WTW warns of liabilities for Swiss corporate schemes; GDV’s report on occupational schemes, insurers; Institutional investors back KKA Partners fund
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NewsDACH roundup: German Pensionskasssen solvency progress
Plus: Consolidation in Swiss pension market continues; Austrian Vorsorgekassen AUM shoots up
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NewsSwiss regulator expects underfunding for pension funds facing volatility
Some pension funds may decide to ultimately trigger restructuring measures
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NewsSwiss regulator to introduce revised audit standards
New requirements apply to auditors of pension funds and of institutions providing occupational pensions
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NewsDACH roundup: CPP Investments buys minority stake in Universal Investment
Plus: Second pillar reform in Switzerland postponed; Interest-free account for Stiftung Auffangeinrichtung: FSIO tenders mandates
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NewsSwiss commission warns of uncoupling of interest rate on pensions, inflation
BVG-Kommission has recommended the Federal Council to leave the minimum interest rate paid on occupational pensions unchanged at 1% for 2023
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NewsFunding ratios of Swiss pension schemes plunge to 103.4% in H1
A large number of Swiss pension funds had to tap into reserves built to fend off market fluctuations to continue to guarantee their obligations
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NewsSwiss regulator urges pension funds to check asset manager licenses
Asset managers that received approval by OAK BV until 2019 have to submit a request to FINMA for authorisation to operate by the end of this year
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NewsSwiss pension fund market sees increased consolidation activity
The consolidation that has taken place in the past few years has led to an increase in multi-employer pension funds
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NewsStudy: 1e pension plan market set to exceed CHF10bn by 2026
Credit Suisse research estimates the potential for 1e pension plans to be around CHF65bn in terms of pension capital
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NewsSwiss regulator consults on experts’ role in auditing pension funds
Supervisory authorities, pension funds, occupational pension experts are invited to express their views until 4 March
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NewsRaising minimum interest rate seen a possible move by Swiss cabinet
President of advisory workplace pensions body speaks to IPE after issuing recommendation
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NewsEquities, alternatives drive up Swiss pension funds’ funding ratio in H1
Twenty pension funds were underfunded at the end of June, down from 26 in March
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NewsSwiss regulator adds new guidelines for pension funds’ financial assessments
Consulting activities could change under the new rules as a result
