Swiss Asset Manager Survey

Investment experts working at Swiss-based asset management firms are much more positive as regards the outlook for Switzerland’s economy than they were six months ago. But do these expectations also apply to the asset management industry? Click here for the current issue of the Swiss Asset Managers' Survey.

Current Swiss fund market data

All of the leading stock markets were in negative territory in October. Volumes on the Swiss fund market declined accordingly (-1.1% to CHF 1,235.2 billion). It is pleasing to note that the trend in terms of inflows picked up pace compared with September. As in the previous month, equity funds attracted the most new money. Click here for more details.

SFAMA and AMP Switzerland join forces

Switzerland is an important centre for asset management, both within Europe and worldwide. With a view to strengthening its position further, the Asset Management Platform (AMP) Switzerland and the Swiss Funds and Asset Management Association SFAMA will merge in autumn 2020 to form the Asset Management Association Switzerland. The Swiss Bankers Association (SBA) will be a member of the new Association with a seat on its Board of Directors.

Swiss Asset Management Study 2020

The total volume of assets managed by asset managers in Switzerland amounts to CHF 2,519 billion. This corresponds to a year-on-year growth of 16.5 percent. Net new asset inflows in 2019 are estimated to be almost CHF 100 billion. Click here for these and other interesting facts in the recently published third edition of the Swiss Asset Management Study.

Sustainable Asset Management

Switzerland has tremendous potential as a centre of excellence in sustainable investment. Our financial services industry is heading in the direction of making sustainable investment the norm. Here you find some useful information on the topic of sustainability / ESG such as the new «Swiss Sustainable Investment Market Study 2020», recommendations for sustainability criteria in the investment process and the brochure «Sustainable Finance in Switzerland».

A contribution to the pension system

Asset managers manage the pensions and savings of millions of people in Switzerland, the EU and globally. By investing and managing investment risks on behalf of pension funds, asset managers contribute to the health and sustainability of pension systems. The third contributor (market returns) plays an important role here, as current proposals for solutions to close the Swiss pension gap show.

Why Switzerland

Switzerland is one of the largest centres for asset management in Europe and globally. It stands out as one of the most attractive and competitive business locations in the world.