News

November 11, 2021

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.

October 28, 2021

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.

September 24, 2021

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.

August 26, 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.

June 29, 2021

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.

June 24, 2021

Comparison isn’t always reason – or is it?

Before making any comparison, it’s essential to clearly define what exactly is being compared.

April 8, 2021

ESG investments: a genuine opportunity for your Pension Fund’s investments!

The topic of sustainability has become a key theme in asset management.

March 18, 2021

Are you aware of your retirement savings capital?

Everything you’ve always wanted to know about your benefit statement… but never dared to ask!

February 18, 2021

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.

January 12, 2021

Tax exemption and its limits

In principle, tax exemption is no longer open to debate once the decision placing a pension institution under supervision has been issued. However, in certain cases, the question of whether this exemption could be jeopardized may still arise.

December 15, 2020

Best wishes for 2021?

In these challenging times, extending best wishes for the new year 2021 may seem, at first glance, a little out of place.

December 1, 2020

What is changing for people aged 55 and above who lose their jobs....

When the Supplementary Benefits Act was amended, the legislator decided to protect people who are dismissed shortly before retirement. They can now decide, subject to certain conditions and at their own expense, to remain in their pension fund.

November 17, 2020

Brokerage commissions in occupational benefits – a real headache!

Insights from Ms. Laurence Uttinger, sharing her perspective from the standpoint of occupational benefits law.

November 3, 2020

New sustainable investment solutions

Guided by its values and commitments, the FCT group continues to expand its offering to meet, in full independence, the diverse needs of companies in the field of occupational benefits.

October 20, 2020

FCT General Assembly: turning risk into opportunity? (part 2)

After the deeply moving presentations by two exceptional athletes (see the previous newsletter), Professor Suren Erkman from the Faculty of Geosciences and Environment at the University of Lausanne brought a more scientific perspective, exploring risk as a driving force behind industrial dynamics.