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Swiss pension funds hit by Nestlé slump and equity home bias

2025-10-01T09:30:00Z

PPCmetrics shows that Swiss pension funds have invested CHF11bn – or 1.3% of total assets of CHF909bn – in Nestlé, more than any other single company

Mitigating the Rise of Negative Power Prices in Europe Kevin Harrington, Director – Asset Operations at NTR

Reference Hub2025-12-08T10:04:00Z By NTR

Negative power prices are becoming an increasingly visible feature of Europe’s day ahead electricity markets. They occur when expected supply exceeds forecast demand and wholesale prices fall below zero. As a result, generators must pay to export their electricity, which forces many renewable operators either to incur losses or to self-curtail. This phenomenon has existed for several years, but its frequency and geographic reach have grown sharply in certain European markets since 2023.

Storage Takes Centre Stage in Redefining Grid Independence

Reference Hub2025-11-07T09:58:00Z By NTR

As renewable energy continues to expand, its integration into existing power systems is ^[1] prompting a fundamental rethink of how grids are designed and operated. What began as a peripheral technology, supported by feed-in tariffs and subsidy frameworks, is now a cornerstone of modern energy systems.

Private Credit: Not all banking partnerships are created equal

Reference Hub2025-03-13T16:25:00Z By Federated Hermes

In an increasingly competitive direct lending landscape, deal origination is critical to achieving consistent returns across the asset class.

Swiss pension funds warned on equity, bond concentration risks

2025-09-08T09:00:00Z

‘Portfolio diversification remains the cornerstone of any investment strategy,’ says PPCmetrics

The business case for nature: why companies need to act

January/February 2025 (Magazine)

As an ex-physicist, I feel confident in proclaiming that economics is not a science but, rather, the study of human behaviour on a mass scale. Why does that matter?

Switzerland sees uptick of pension funds decarbonising portfolios

2024-03-13T09:30:00Z

However, only 1% of Swiss pension assets are invested to have a positive impact on society, the environment and the climate, research finds

ESG Annual Report 2024

Reference Hub2025-01-01T11:48:00Z By NTR

Welcome to our annual Environment, Social and Governance report which covers the 12-month period to March 2024. This is our sixth voluntary report, and we are delighted to share our performance and ESG stories.

People moves: NEST creates chief technology, operating officer role

2025-05-29T08:39:00Z

NEST, M&G Investments, ASIP, Fondaereo, Fondo Pensione Byblos, La Française,  Axyon AI, Alter Domus, Stafford 

Perspective: André Hoffmann – Green results, not greenbacks

February 2020 (Magazine)

Roche heir and pharmaceutical tycoon André Hoffmann outlines his view of a more sustainable model of capitalism 

Roche fund picks new head

2008-01-08T14:15:00Z

[15:15 CET 08-01] SWITZERLAND – The Basle-based pension fund of Swiss drugs giant Roche has appointed Robert Aeby as its new head.

Fiorino: Leverage will tear us apart, again

Reference Hub2022-12-16T11:32:00Z By Federated Hermes

Fiorino charts the gravitationally risky path of the UK pension system after it veered dangerously close to the point of implosion.

Roche departure strengthens Aon's Swiss team

2008-12-01T15:30:00Z

[16:30 CET 01-12] SWITZERLAND – Matthias Pfiffner, international benefits manager at Roche, has left the pharmaceutical giant to join the pensions team at Aon Consulting Switzerland.

Ethos joins ADEME and others to assess companies’ transition plans before AGMs

2024-03-12T09:00:00Z

SIF and FinanceClimAct will publish detailed analysis on their websites before Say on Climate votes

ASIP ESG reporting guidelines lay obstacle course for Swiss pension funds

2024-05-29T11:00:00Z

Pension funds have taken the ASIP ESG reporting standards as an opportunity to start or expand public ESG reporting

Roche picks Watson

July 2002 (Magazine)

Roche pension chief ‘in Swissfirst trade’ - paper

2006-11-28T16:02:17Z

SWITZERLAND – The pension investment head for Swiss pharmaceuticals giant Roche personally profited from trading with shares of Swissfirst bank in September 2005, Swiss daily Blick reported today.

T. Rowe names Kennedy CEO as Roche retires

2006-03-16T03:43:00Z

US – Asset management firm T. Rowe Price Group has named equities chief James Kennedy to be its new president and chief executive when George Roche retires.

Large Swiss firms fail to assess impact of digital transformation on workforce

2023-12-19T14:46:00Z

However, Switzerland’s largest listed companies researched in Ethos study have improved their scores with regard to digital responsibly

Roche hires ex-Aon Europe manager Kistemaker

2005-08-12T03:24:00Z

GLOBAL – Aon Consulting’s former manager of international benefits for continental Europe, Ruud Kistemaker, has joined drugs firm Roche as global benefits manager.