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BVK Personalvorsorge des Kantons Zurich
BVK Personalvorsorge des Kantons Zurich was established to provide retirement benefits for Canton of Zurich employees. The fund operates as a public pension...
BVK Personalvorsorge des Kantons Zurich
BVK Personalvorsorge des Kantons Zurich was established to provide retirement benefits for Canton of Zurich employees. The fund operates as a public pension vehicle with direct real estate holdings concentrated in Zurich, Luzern, and other Swiss locations. Investment activity centers on Swiss property assets, global infrastructure mandates, and select private equity exposure. Confirmed positions include commitments to LGT Capital Partners via private equity fund mandates and AFIAA Investment Foundation for real estate. Additional infrastructure exposure occurs through IPE Quest mandates. Geographic reach covers Switzerland for direct holdings and global markets for fund commitments. The fund reports assets under management of 45.4 billion USD. It maintains memberships in SVVK-ASIR and SECA. Service providers include JP Morgan as global custodian and KPMG as current auditor. June 2024: Participated as speaker at the Vorsorge-Symposium on pension fund management topics. Governance ties the fund directly to the Canton of Zurich as founder, with board representation drawn from affiliated public employers.
General information
Firm type
Pension Fund
Year founded
—
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Switzerland
City
Zurich
Corporate office
Obstgartenstrasse 21, 8006 Zurich, Switzerland
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at BVK?
Investment decisions are overseen by the Board of Trustees. Bruno Zanella, HR Head at Flughafen Zürich AG, serves as Chairman.
Does BVK participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
BVK executes both direct real estate acquisitions and fund commitments. Examples include private equity mandates with LGT Capital Partners and infrastructure mandates via IPE Quest.
What asset classes does BVK allocate to?
Allocations include Swiss residential and mixed-use real estate, global infrastructure, and private equity. The fund also holds a mortgage portfolio granted directly to insured persons.
How is BVK related to the Canton of Zurich?
BVK was founded to serve as the pension fund for Canton of Zurich employees. The Canton maintains founder status in the relationship record.
Which industry associations does BVK belong to?
BVK is a founding member of SVVK-ASIR, the Swiss Association for Responsible Investments, and holds membership in SECA, the Swiss Private Equity & Corporate Finance Association.
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