Think Tank

Interview with participants from Swiss Rock: Dr. Roman von Ah

Lukas Riesen from PPCmetrics and Roman von Ah discussed the topic under the direction of Editor-in-Chief Kaspar Hohler:

"Are Swiss pension funds investing appropriately? Two investment specialists discuss risks, the long term and diversification in the portfolio. A critical discussion that is not conducted in this way in the decision-making bodies of many pension funds."

We are delighted that the professional journal Schweizer Personalvorsorge has published this interview (in German only) in its latest issue (04-24 Akzent).

Do Swiss pension funds invest appropriately?

Author: Dr. Roman von Ah

The rampant inflation, even if it tends to decrease, will accompany us for a long time. The effects on the Swiss 2nd pillar can be great.

In particular, a late career entry as well as reduced savings years endanger the security of the pension (in german only). Lump-sum withdrawals are not recommended.

The article was published in Finanz und Wirtschaft - Vorsorgebeilage on September 9, 2023.

Inflation and reduced savings years jeopardize pension security

Author: Dr. Roman von Ah

Are we living in an inflationary environment with rising interest rates in the longer term? Fundamental factors argue for a decline in interest rates once the central banks have won the battle against interest rates.

The following article was published in the trade journal Schweizer Personalvorsorge of 03/2023 (in German / French only)

Interest rate turnaround: 1 year of positive interest rates