Swiss pension system remains above average
Published: Tuesday, Oct 15th 2024, 08:50
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The Swiss pension system is once again in the top third in a global comparison of pension systems. According to the new "Global Pension Index 2024" published on Tuesday by the consulting firm Mercer and the CFA Institute (MCPGI), the Netherlands continues to have the best pension system, followed by Iceland and Denmark. Bringing up the rear is India.
The Swiss pension system fell slightly from eleventh place last year to twelfth place in the survey, as Mercer announced on Tuesday. A total of 48 systems were analyzed worldwide. The index assesses 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. 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 are still not focusing enough 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. In general, pension systems worldwide are facing major challenges due to demographic trends and rising costs.
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