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Why do some pension funds credit significantly higher interest to their members' retirement savings than others? This question concerns pension fund members, employers and the public alike, yet the answers are often reduced to simple rankings and broad conclusions. A new Master's thesis from the University of St. Gallen (HSG) draws on a comprehensive empirical dataset to show that the reality is far more complex.

A steady stream of income is once again becoming a key focus in investment strategies. Recurring income provides financial predictability and can effectively complement a portfolio.

The Swiss pension system is at a turning point. Rising life expectancy, volatile markets and structural challenges in the second pillar mean that pension funds must realign their strategies. At the same time, new opportunities are emerging: private markets are gaining in importance, sustainable investments are becoming the norm, and digital tools are improving transparency for policyholders. This concise analysis summarises the key developments and shows how the pension fund

Media release The ringing of the SIX stock exchange bell marked the end of FINANZ26 on February 26, 2026. 3100 professional investors attended Switzerland's leading B2B finance event at the Kongresshaus Zurich/Switzerland. With four roundtables featuring prominent participants, over 20 expert panels, and around 90 expert presentations, the 27th edition of the two-day trade event offered a diverse program with over 200 financial experts. The transformation from a financial tra

The Swiss financial sector thrives on innovation, exchange and forward-looking cooperation. These are precisely the elements at the heart of the partnership between SIX Swiss Exchange, Europe's third-largest stock exchange, and FINANZ, Switzerland's leading B2B event for professional investors. What began as a premiere at FINANZ 2025 is now establishing itself as an important part of the programme – and as a powerful symbol of the close connection between the stock exchange a

Media Release On February 25 and 26, 2026, Switzerland's largest financial industry event will open its doors for the 27th time, offering a range of new features. After six successful editions as a trade fair, FINANZ is repositioning itself as a financial event. The organizers are thus placing the diverse program of roundtables, expert panels, specialist presentations, and the Open Forum, which has already proved very popular with professional visitors in previous years, at t

China steckt in einem strukturellen Teufelskreis aus Überkapazitäten, Preisverfall und Deflationsdruck. Der Versuch, die Involution durch Exporte und staatliche Eingriffe zu durchbrechen, verschärft internationale Handelskonflikte. Experten bezweifeln, dass der notwendige Wandel hin zu qualitativem Wachstum und stärkerem Binnenkonsum unter den bestehenden politischen Rahmenbedingungen gelingt.

Die US-Zollpolitik beschleunigt den Umbau des globalen Handels. Unternehmen und Märkte arrangieren sich mit neuen Handelsbarrieren, während Staaten gezielt alternative Absatzmärkte und Freihandelsabkommen erschliessen. Trotz politischer Unsicherheit bleiben die Märkte stabil, und neue Partnerschaften reduzieren schrittweise die Abhängigkeit vom US-Markt.