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Switzerland sees uptick of pension funds decarbonising portfolios

2024-03-13T09:30:00Z

However, only 1% of Swiss pension assets are invested to have a positive impact on society, the environment and the climate, research finds

Ethos joins ADEME and others to assess companies’ transition plans before AGMs

2024-03-12T09:00:00Z

SIF and FinanceClimAct will publish detailed analysis on their websites before Say on Climate votes

ASIP ESG reporting guidelines lay obstacle course for Swiss pension funds

2024-05-29T11:00:00Z

Pension funds have taken the ASIP ESG reporting standards as an opportunity to start or expand public ESG reporting

Fiorino: Leverage will tear us apart, again

Reference Hub2022-12-16T11:32:00ZBy Federated Hermes

Fiorino charts the gravitationally risky path of the UK pension system after it veered dangerously close to the point of implosion.

Large Swiss firms fail to assess impact of digital transformation on workforce

2023-12-19T14:46:00Z

However, Switzerland’s largest listed companies researched in Ethos study have improved their scores with regard to digital responsibly

People moves: Clara-Pensions names new chief operating officer

2024-03-28T09:00:00Z

Plus: LCP appoints independent chair; IFM Investors recruits head of global consultant relations

Perspective: André Hoffmann – Green results, not greenbacks

February 2020 (Magazine)

Roche heir and pharmaceutical tycoon André Hoffmann outlines his view of a more sustainable model of capitalism 

Fine Grain Property acquires Waterside at Citywest Business Campus

Reference Hub2023-02-15T09:52:00ZBy Fine Grain Property

Leading Irish real estate investor and operator, Fine Grain Property, has acquired Waterside at Citywest Business Campus.

A closer look at European equities

Reference Hub2024-10-01T00:16:00ZBy STOXX

Interview with Arun Singhal, Global Head of Product Management at STOXX.

CEO commitment on mental health lacking, CCLA global benchmark shows

2023-10-10T09:46:00Z

There is a clear economic case for investment in mental health at work, says CCLA stewardship lead

Roche fund picks new head

2008-01-08T14:15:00Z

[15:15 CET 08-01] SWITZERLAND – The Basle-based pension fund of Swiss drugs giant Roche has appointed Robert Aeby as its new head.

Roche departure strengthens Aon's Swiss team

2008-12-01T15:30:00Z

[16:30 CET 01-12] SWITZERLAND – Matthias Pfiffner, international benefits manager at Roche, has left the pharmaceutical giant to join the pensions team at Aon Consulting Switzerland.

Switzerland: Workplace pension reform faces referendum test

Top 1000 Pension Funds 2024

The country is introducing regulations on greenwashing and fund investments, while debating how to fund the first and second-pillar pension systems

Roche picks Watson

July 2002 (Magazine)

Roche pension chief ‘in Swissfirst trade’ - paper

2006-11-28T16:02:17Z

SWITZERLAND – The pension investment head for Swiss pharmaceuticals giant Roche personally profited from trading with shares of Swissfirst bank in September 2005, Swiss daily Blick reported today.

T. Rowe names Kennedy CEO as Roche retires

2006-03-16T03:43:00Z

US – Asset management firm T. Rowe Price Group has named equities chief James Kennedy to be its new president and chief executive when George Roche retires.

Better the equity market devil you know?

June 2023 (Magazine)

Being a large equity investor in a relatively small domestic market can have advantages as well as drawbacks. Proximity to the market and its infrastructure, good knowledge of corporates and corporate leaders, and the ability to exercise strong influence as an owner, potentially a stable long-term one, all count among the advantages. The need to avoid concentration – in terms of position, sizing and overall allocations – and idiosyncratic sector exposure are among the challenges. 

Roche hires ex-Aon Europe manager Kistemaker

2005-08-12T03:24:00Z

GLOBAL – Aon Consulting’s former manager of international benefits for continental Europe, Ruud Kistemaker, has joined drugs firm Roche as global benefits manager.

Healthcare investing: Get ready for the next pandemic

April 2022 (Magazine)

The world will have to collaborate on many fronts to ensure preparedness for the next global health crisis.

Roche picks Watson Wyatt as full service provider

2002-06-12T04:50:00Z

UK – The €620m UK pension fund of Swiss pharmaceuticals group, Roche, has appointed Watson Wyatt as full pension service provider. The deal includes actuarial, administration, investment consulting and communications services. Watson Wyatt take over from previous service providers, Bacon & Woodrow.