Swiss Pension Reform Rejected
On September 22, 2024, the Swiss electorate overwhelmingly rejected the proposed reform of the occupational pension system (BVG Reform), with 67% voting against it. The…
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Comprehensive Comparison of Swiss Pension Funds 2024
For the 19th consecutive time, Bilan, SonntagsZeitung, and Finanz und Wirtschaft have conducted, in collaboration with the consulting firm Weibel Hess & Partner AG, a…
Pension Reform in Switzerland for 2024
Two major pension reforms in Switzerland for 2024 were voted on by the Swiss population this month. The 13th-month retirement pension (1st pillar) was approved…
Switzerland Increases Leave for Surviving Parents
Effective January 1, 2024, Switzerland increases leave for surviving parents of newly born children. The legislation is known as the Income Compensation Act (EOG). The…
Update on Swiss Pension Reform 2023
On June 27, 2023, a referendum against the newly passed Swiss pension reform was successful. Over 77,000 signatures were submitted, which means the Swiss population…
Swiss Pension Fund Comparison for 2023
The specialized Swiss pension consulting boutique Weibel Hess & Partner AG, together with SonntagsZeitung and FuW, has released the 18th edition of their Swiss pension…
Swiss Paid Adoption Leave Enacted
Swiss paid adoption leave went into effect on January 1, 2023. The amendment to LECA states that Swiss parents who adopt a child younger than four…
Weibel, Hess & Partners
Marcel joined WHP in 2018 as a senior consultant specializing in employee benefits. He regularly advises domestic and international companies on how to improve their benefits…
Swiss Approve Pension Reform AHV 21
On September 25, 2022, the Swiss approved pension reform AHV 21 and secured financing for the country’s pillar I social security until 2030. Both the…
Swiss Pension Reform in 2022
Swiss pension reform in 2022 continues to be discussed by the government and the goal is to reduce the conversion rate from 6.80% to 6.00%….