All UBS articles
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NewsUBS offloads German Credit Suisse pension book in de-risking deal
UBS completes major German pension buyout as corporates accelerate efforts to shed legacy liabilities
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NewsUBS to offer new employees in-house pension fund as Credit Suisse plans unwind
‘Merging pension funds is a complex undertaking,’ says UBS, as it plans to reshape pension arrangements for all Swiss staff by 2027
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NewsPension funds risk lengthy legal battle on Credit Suisse’s AT1 bonds
‘We see no reason to change our strategy due to the write-down of a security, which we also believe was carried out illegally,’ says CEO of Migros Pensionskasse
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NewsEthos calls for abolition of AT1 bonds citing pension fund risks
The Swiss foundation says the proposed reform of equity capital requirements for systemically important banks, namely UBS, does not go far enough
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NewsNegative interest rates squeeze Swiss pension funds
Liquidity remains essential for pension funds, says Complementa’s Andreas Rothacher
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NewsSwiss asset managers urge companies to pursue sound transition plans
Lombard Odier, Pictet, UBS, Zürcher Kantonalbank, and Baloise back AMAS letter to help guide engagement between asset managers and investee companies
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Country ReportIs Switzerland’s pension system facing a crisis following referendum on reform defeat?
In a referendum in September, Swiss voters rejected proposals to reform the supplementary pension system, known as BVG in German.
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Opinion PiecesIs it time to add a new layer to strategic asset allocation?
For years, strategic asset allocation (SAA) has been a cornerstone of investment for pension funds and other institutional investors. Is sustainability a missing ingredient?
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NewsCompenswiss rebuffs security concerns over custodian appointment
The mandate given to State Street does not cover the transfer of assets to a single country or the management of the first pillar’s assets
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NewsSwiss first-pillar custodian mandate award raises security questions
State Street replaces UBS, which ran the contract for 26 years
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NewsPayout of 13th month of pension pushes government bond investments
‘The AHV fund has to invest more in government bonds, which overall reduces return potential,’ says Veronica Weisser of the UBS Retirement Innovation Hub
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NewsUBS pension fund’s assets climb to CHF28.8bn
However, its funding ratio dipped to 121.4%, from 130.0% in 2022
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NewsSwiss asset management market competition remains high, says AMAS
Total AUM managed by asset management companies in Switzerland grew by 8.3% year-on-year in 2023 to CHF3.1trn
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NewsCredit Suisse Pensionskasse reviews strategic investment guidelines
The fund’s bonds allocation was increased, and the duration was extended
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NewsUBS sets up foundation to channel CHF50bn towards deep-tech start-ups
Swisscom calls on institutional investors, including pension funds and asset managers, to fund the country’s start-up ecosystem
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NewsInvestors brush off Swiss equity market concentration risk
Questions emerged as UBS Fund Management expands its equity holdings following the merger with Credit Suisse fund company
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NewsEthos expects UBS to tighten lending policy for high emission sectors
The foundation is asking UBS to phase out from high emission sectors such as thermal coal
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NewsCredit Suisse Pensionskasse adjusts plans following UBS integration
Credit Suisse’s scheme will close down 1e pension plans
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NewsCredit Suisse aligns pension plans to UBS pension fund
Realignment of both pension schemes takes effect in 2027, with a potential merger in sight
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NewsUBS/Credit Suisse lose market share in Swiss asset management
Market opens up with Zürcher Kantonalbank as latest to expand services for pension funds and institutional investors in French-speaking Switzerland
