Latest Switzerland News – Page 6
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NewsNest Sammelstiftung issues CHF200m private equity tender
Interested applicants have until 10 May to apply
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NewsSwiss Fintech Innovations calls for rules to set up pension dashboard
Switzerland currently lacks necessary infrastructure that would make people share personal pension data securely with third-party providers
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NewsPublica sets up bespoke ESG benchmarks for EM government bonds
It worked with 17 asset managers on guidelines intended to increase transparency on ESG for investments in corporate loans, infrastructure, and real estate mortgages
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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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NewsSwiss APK to review investment strategy, sustainability approach
The scheme plans to cover further asset classes with existing sustainability strategy
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NewsEthos finds shortfalls in Nestlé’s sustainability report
The company is failing to disclose sufficient detail in particular on Scope 3 emissions
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NewsSwitzerland to cut funds to first pillar to pay out 13th month of pension
To offset a reduction of public funds, the cabinet plans to either increase contributions or VAT, or both
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NewsASIP warns of unclear impact of 13th month of pension on second pillar
The Swiss pension fund association expects that ‘legally binding’ answers will come only with decisions taken by federal administration and legislators
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NewsSwisscanto applies Swiss Climate Scores, ASIP ESG reporting standards
The Swiss Climate Scores apply to funds, while ASIP ESG reproting standards to mandates
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NewsSwiss MP proposes scheme contributions to fund 13th month of pension
According to the MP, 1% less contributions will flow to pension funds, and 0.8% more to the first pillar AHV
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NewsAsga’s global equity investments prompt 5.25% return
The scheme’s AUM grew year-on-year as a result of its positive performance to CHF26.48bn from CHF24.19bn in 2022
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NewsSwitzerland sees uptick of pension funds decarbonising portfolios
However, only 1% of Swiss pension assets are invested to have a positive impact on society, the environment and the climate, research finds
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NewsSwiss pension fund seeks FX hedging currency provider for CHF1.7bn
Interested managers have until 13 March to participate and the pension fund is looking to start implementation from September
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NewsSwiss Bayer Pensionskasse realigns investment strategy
Allocations to bonds increase, while exposure to mortgages and real estate decrease
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NewsSwiss vote on 13th month of pension makes second-pillar reform crucial
The government will have to find a way to fund the measure – seen as a burden for families and young people – from 2026
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News€10bn Swiss pension fund seeks new head
LUPK posted returns of 5.1% in 2023, beating its internal benchmark
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NewsPublica sees increasing trend towards lump sum pension withdrawals
Pension funds increase contributions to compensate for falling conversion rates to calculate payouts, says director
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NewsCompenswiss closes year with 5% return
‘The [fund’s] performance was still negative in October. It was only towards the end of the year that most asset classes recovered significantly,’ said the scheme’s director
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NewsSwiss actuaries back initiative to increase retirement age
The Renteninitiative, as it is called, was launched by the Young Liberals (Jungfreisinnige) to increase the retirement age of men and women to 66 years old
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NewsEthos slams Novartis for advisory vote on sustainability report at AGM
‘There is no doubt’ that a binding vote is necessary, says foundation
