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Clean electricity is the new oil. Investment opportunities amid the energy crisis.
Europe is in the midst of its biggest energy crisis since the Second World War. Via long-term investment in energy infrastructure, institutional investors can nevertheless play their part in ensuring supply security.
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AHV Contribution Gaps – Everything You Need to Know
Anyone with gaps in their contributions to the Federal Old Age and Survivors' Insurance (AHV) will end up receiving a lower pension. So, how do these much-feared contribution gaps actually come about? How do you spot them and what can you do about them?
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Purchasing pension benefits: fill gaps and save taxes
Voluntarily purchasing pension benefits is ideal for saving taxes. Manuela Meier-Gloor, a financial planner from Zug, explains what you should consider.
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Voluntary pension contributions: Should you pay into the second pillar or Pillar 3a?
Those who want to ensure financial security in retirement can take advantage of two voluntary provision options with tax benefits: buying into a pension fund or paying into Pillar 3a. The pros and cons of each option to enable you to make the right decision in your own situation.
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Multiple jobs: What you need to know about your pension fund
These days, many employees work part time for several employers. This means that, despite regular income, they don't earn enough to fall directly under statutory BVG insurance. Nonetheless, they too should provide for their retirement. What solutions are available for this with employee benefits insurance?
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Payout of pension fund assets. When is early withdrawal possible and how can you request it?
Which requirements apply for an early withdrawal of pension fund assets, and how should you go about requesting a withdrawal? What insured parties in Switzerland should absolutely know if they wish to make an early pension fund withdrawal.
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What is the conversion rate?
The conversion rate is used to calculate the annual BVG pension from the available retirement capital. Anyone who wants to find out what pension is realistic after retirement should know these important facts regarding the conversion rate and BVG regulations.
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Suggestions for BVG reform: How they will affect our pensions
According to the latest study by Credit Suisse, the pensions of the coming generations will be significantly lower than current pensions if nothing is done. Social partners are in the process of discussing possible reforms. This overview study assesses the reform proposals and calculates the monetary impact of the individual solutions.
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Pensions for future generations are falling sharply
Lower returns and falling conversion rates – the current labor force can expect lower pensions. The latest study from Credit Suisse calculates how great the differences could actually be as well as who will have to face the heaviest losses.
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What happens to your AHV (Old Age and Survivors' Insurance), pension fund, and Pillar 3a if you get divorced?
In the event of a divorce, the same principle applies to AHV, pension fund and Pillar 3a assets, namely that entitlements and assets earned during the marriage are divided up. However, this is done differently from pillar to pillar.
