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Report 3 BZ 2025

Report 3rd Conributor

The report “3rd contributor: a question of investment strategy” analyzes how pension funds achieved an impressive return of CHF 90 billion on the financial markets in 2024. It also shows that opportunities for returns are missing and how the role of the third contributor in the LPP could be strengthened.
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Swiss Asset Management Study 2025

Swiss asset managers will increase their assets to a record level in 2024, consolidating Switzerland's position as a top location. The Swiss Asset Management Study 2025 highlights the prospects for the industry.
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Side pockets for collective investment schemes 

AMAS has published Circular 04/2025 on side pockets for collective investment schemes. The circular explains the legal and operational basis for introducing side pockets. The aim is to ensure uniform implementation of the new liquidity instrument in accordance with Art. 110a KKV.
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New AMAS recommendation: practical guidance for sustainable investments

AMAS has published the Sustainability Investment Compliance Recommendations. The recommendations allow institutions to adapt flexibly to their business models and processes.
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T+1 Settlement: AMAS communication on the recommendation of the swissSPTC

The Asset Management Association Switzerland expressly welcomes the swissSPTC's recommendation to transition to a T+1 Settlement Cycle for the domestic markets in Switzerland and Liechtenstein in October 2027 as a combined migration together with the EU and the UK.
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AMAS publishes Engagement Letter to promote a sustainable Swiss economy

The Asset Management Association Switzerland (AMAS) has published an Engagement Letter urging Swiss companies to adopt strong corporate governance and sustainability practices to align with international standards and contribute to a climate-neutral economy. This commitment is driven by Switzerland's goals under the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Paris Climate Agreement, with the aim of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.

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"The increasing importance of alternative investments is striking"

Marc Widmer

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Swiss fund market: Uncertainty clouds the strong start

The 1st quarter of 2025 in the Swiss fund market ended with a positive balance and a total volume of CHF 1,628.6 billion. However, the course of the year resembled a rollercoaster ride: the rosy outlook on the financial markets at the beginning of the year ensured strong net new money inflows. However, towards the end of the 1st quarter, it was the performance losses on the equity markets that put the brakes on the promising start.
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Sustainable Investing explained in 9 questions

Sustainable investing helps to achieve climate and sustainability goals. Many investors are not fully aware of how such financial products work, what they achieve and how they pay off. This flyer explains in 9 questions the world of sustainable investing.
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Potential and challenges for private markets in Switzerland

Private markets are becoming increasingly important in Switzerland as a source of capital for companies and investors. The study ‘Private Markets in Switzerland: Scaling Innovation & Growth’ illustrates the potential of this booming asset class.
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AMAS Pension Fund Study 2024: Significant potential for higher returns

The study ‘Risk Capacity and Investment Risks of Swiss Pension Funds’ conducted by AMAS and the consulting firm WTW shows that pension funds often fail to exploit either their risk capacity or their return potential. Optimising investment strategies could lead to double-digit percentage improvements in performance.
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AMAS joins the FS-CSC

The Swiss Financial Sector Cyber Security Centre has the task of strengthening cyber resilience in the Swiss financial market. AMAS has joined the association in order to proactively contribute to Swiss cyber security.
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SIX acquires Swiss Fund Data from AMAS

The Asset Management Association Switzerland (AMAS) sells Swiss Fund Data (SFD) to SIX, the leading provider of fund data in Switzerland. With the new ownership SFD will continue to deliver topquality data services to its clients and to AMAS members.

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