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Occupational benefits and death: what coverage for surviving partners in a common-law union?
For most of us, choosing to share our lives with someone is first and foremost an emotional and hopeful step in our love life. Yet this decision can also have significant financial implications for both partners, depending on the form of their union — particularly in the field of occupational benefits.
Performance review of FCT 1e investment strategies: staying the course in 2022
The year 2022 looks to be a challenging one for pension funds and their investments. The FCT group is closely monitoring the situation, maintaining its long-term investment strategy, and supporting you throughout this period.
St. George’s International School and the FCT group: a success story in occupational benefits
Founded in 1927 as a center of excellence, St. George’s International School in Montreux has continued to grow over the years, setting new standards in educational innovation.
Save our pension funds! Really?
The media regularly gives us chills with dramatic headlines claiming that “our pension funds must be saved!”
Let’s plant flowers for the New Year!
During this time of transition, it has become a tradition for the FCT group to extend its best wishes to its loyal insured, clients, and partners.
Occupational benefits reform (LPP 21) – taking the pulse under the Federal Dome!
Why do we urgently need a reform of the second pillar? What are the sticking points — and how can the reform succeed?
The TER – a matter of conviction?
Since 2013, pension institutions have been required to disclose transparently all costs associated with the management of their assets in their operating accounts, including the indirect costs of collective investments.
Occupational benefits for board members – a matter of opportunity and responsibility
Whether or not a board member is subject to occupational benefits contributions for their activities depends on several factors.
The annual General Assembly – a key moment in the life of the FCT group
Once again this year, the magnificent setting of the Olympic Museum in Lausanne hosted the FCT group’s French-language General Assembly, held on September 16, 2021.
Independence – a core value of the FCT group
Mr. Arpad Soos is the Managing Director of FCT Services SA, the company that hosts the FCT group’s Executive Unit and is 100% owned by its insureds.
FCT 1e: a new Board of Trustees for the next five years!
We are very pleased to announce that FCT 1e has appointed a new Board of Trustees.
Comparison isn’t always reason – or is it?
Before making any comparison, it’s essential to clearly define what exactly is being compared.
ESG investments: a genuine opportunity for your Pension Fund’s investments!
The topic of sustainability has become a key theme in asset management.
Are you aware of your retirement savings capital?
Everything you’ve always wanted to know about your benefit statement… but never dared to ask!
Good news for insureds’ savings in the second pillar
…or how pension funds managed to come out on top in 2020 despite the challenges of the pandemic.