The Swiss pension system continues to be rated as permanently reliable and future-proof.
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Listening: Swiss pension system remains above average
The Swiss pension system is once again in the top third in a global comparison. According to the new "Global Pension Index 2024" published on Tuesday, the Netherlands has the best pension system, followed by Iceland and Denmark.
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The Swiss pension system fell slightly from 11th place last year to 12th place in the survey, consulting firm Mercer announced on Tuesday. Bringing up the rear is India.
A total of 48 systems worldwide were analysed by Mercer and the CFA Institute. The index assesses the pension systems on the basis of three sub-indices for adequacy (“How much do you receive?”), sustainability (“Can the system continue to function in the future?”) and integrity (“Can the system be trusted?”).
The Swiss pension system is rated as above average overall, even with a slightly lower score compared to the previous year. It continues to be rated as permanently reliable and future-proof.
The adequacy and integrity of the Swiss pension system was rated slightly lower this time. For example, the rather low salary replacement ratios, i.e. the ratio of pension to salary, in an international comparison, had a negative impact.
In addition, Swiss pension funds still place too little emphasis on broad diversification of asset investments and the associated use of alternative investments with an attractive long-term risk/return ratio, according to the consultancy firm. In general, pension systems worldwide are facing major challenges due to demographic trends and rising costs.
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