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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.

Current Swiss fund market data

The leading exchanges were all in positive territory in August, with some posting strong gains. Volumes on the Swiss fund market increased accordingly. The trend in terms of inflows picked up pace compared with July. Click here for more details.

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.

Person of the Month

October 2020
Po M LUKB Stefan Angele 1 quer

«There’s a good reason why the windscreen’s bigger than the rear-view mirror.»

Stefan Angele, Head of Asset Management, Luzerner Kantonalbank

Stefan Angele has been Head of Asset Management at Luzerner Kantonalbank since 2018 and is also Chairman of the Board of Directors of LUKB Expert Fondsleitung AG. He has a degree in economics and more than 25 years’ experience in asset management, having held executive functions at GAM and Julius Baer Asset Management as well as management functions at Zürcher Kantonalbank.
September 2020
Foto Patrick Zbinden EFGAM kleiner quer

«By far the best investment you can make is in yourself.»

Patrick Zbinden, EFG Asset Management

Patrick Zbinden is Global Co-Head of EFG Asset Management and CEO of EFGAM Switzerland. The division operates across five jurisdictions and manages over CHF 22 billion of assets for both private and institutional clients through discretionary mandates and the New Capital funds franchise.
August 2020
Foto quer Juerg Fausch Aug 2020

«Hard work is the foundation on which success is built.»

Jürg Fausch, Lecturer in Financial Economics at the Institute of Financial Services Zug IFZ

Jürg Fausch is an economist and has been lecturing at the Institute of Financial Services Zug IFZ, part of Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, since September 2017. In this role, he is also co-author and project manager of the annual Asset Management Study published in conjunction with the Asset Management Platform Switzerland.

Did you know...?

«Lower for longer» seems to be broad consensus among asset manager regarding interest rates.

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Here you find some of the most attractive jobs at asset managment firms based in Switzerland.
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