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ComPlan sees pension assets increase to over CHF12bn

8 February 2024

The scheme returned 4.1% last year, with its funding ratio jumping to 114.5%

ComPlan to look at UN SDGs in private equity, debt investments

15 May 2023

The scheme included physical and transitional climate risks in an ALM analysis for the first time last year

Swiss roundup: comPlan more than doubles returns to CHF1.19bn

4 February 2022

Plus: St.Galler Pensionskasse, BLPK and BPK up returns; New climate strategy for Novartis pension fund

How we run our money: comPlan

September 2020 (Magazine)

Roman Denkinger (pictured), head of asset management at comPlan, tells Carlo Svaluto Moreolo about managing the fund’s portfolio during the COVID-19 crisis

People moves: abrdn’s CEO joins board of Investment Association

12 May 2022

Investment Association, ComPlan, Fidelity International, Mercer, BaFin, Columbia Threadneedle, AP Pension, GMO, Macquarie, AFII, B&CE, Stoneport, Railpen, CDP, JOHCM, Fulcrum, Redwheel

Swiss firms set up association to develop standards for second pillar data exchange

31 May 2024

The move is a step closer to a pensions dashboard

ComPlan’s funding ratio falls to 108%

13 February 2023

Income from pension plan assets was negative in 2022 at -CHF1.12bn

People moves: Folksam LO Pension’s CEO to exit; New AM chief at Credit Suisse [updated]

18 March 2021

Folksam, Credit Suisse, Willis Towers Watson, Ircantec, RLAM, Franklin Templeton, FIN-FSA, Brunel PP, ComPlan, PTL, SBB PK, bfinance, ESMA

Pension funds ride out the macro uncertainty

December 2023 (Magazine)

European institutions reflect on their priorities for 2024, as the fundamental questions about inflation and the impact of higher interest rates remain unanswered

comPlan’s pension changes lead to CHF60m profit

29 October 2021

Changes include reduction of conversion rate, compensatory measures to cushion pension cuts and reduction in entitlements for spouse/partner pensions

In-depth: How Swiss pension funds engage on deforestation

7 September 2022

According to a Greenpeace report, Pensionskassen invest at least CHF60bn in listed companies with an impact on deforestation

Seesawing rates pivot European pension funding ratios

May 2022 (Magazine)

Many pension funds throughout Europe have had insufficient funding ratios for many years in part due to falling interest rates, even though pension funds’ investment choices and contribution levels also play a role.

Asset allocation for Swiss pension funds: end to the drift away from bonds?

November 2023 (Magazine)

Markets and a growing familiarity with alternative assets have seen portfolio structures move slightly last year but despite the rise in interest no sudden movements are expected

Switzerland: Workplace pension reform faces referendum test

Top 1000 Pension Funds 2024

The country is introducing regulations on greenwashing and fund investments, while debating how to fund the first and second-pillar pension systems

Wednesday people roundup

10 June 2015

NAPF, Whitbread, comPlan, Sulzer, Swisscom, RobecoSAM, Redington, Morningstar, SYZ Asset Management, Schroders, Pioneer Investments, Russell Investments

New Complan head makes manager hires a priority

November 1998 (Magazine)

Switzerland: Heated debate ahead of second-pillar referendum

Top 1000 Pension Funds 2023

The workplace pension system reform must clear the final hurdle of a  national referendum and Pensionskassen will have to start to follow new guidelines on ESG

Swiss schemes tend to transfer pension to partners in case of death

18 December 2020

The BVG 2020 confirmed that retirees entitled to occupational pension benefits in Switzerland are living longer

On the record: Emerging markets

March 2022 (Magazine)

Despite the current volatility and geopolitical tensions, European pension funds continue to actively seek returns from emerging market investments.

Swiss pension funds bet on engagement strategies to guide real ESG changes

28 January 2022

‘We are not invested in very ‘problematic’ sectors such as fossil fuels’, says Nest Sammelstiftung