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CPCL
CPCL was established in 1895 to serve workers employed by the City of Lausanne. It covers staff of affiliated cultural institutions including the Opéra de...
CPCL
CPCL was established in 1895 to serve workers employed by the City of Lausanne. It covers staff of affiliated cultural institutions including the Opéra de Lausanne, Orchestre de chambre de Lausanne, Théâtre de Vidy-Lausanne and Cinémathèque suisse. The fund allocates 11 percent of assets to private equity through buyout, growth, secondaries and venture strategies. It also holds Swiss equities valued at 379 million USD and foreign equities valued at 627 million USD as of December 2024. Direct real estate ownership includes eight residential properties in Lausanne, Morges, Prilly and Renens plus two commercial buildings that house its own operations. Assets total 3.2 billion USD. The fund belongs to ASIP and participates in Climate Action 100+. In May 2024 it sponsored information sessions on pension plan modernization and financial stability. CPCL maintains separate governance for its pension operations and real estate management functions. It retains MBS Capital Advice SA as investment advisor and Helvetadvisors as real estate advisor.
General information
Firm type
Pension Fund
Year founded
1895
AUM
CHF 2.95 Bn
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Switzerland
City
Lausanne
Corporate office
Central Street 7, 1003 Lausanne, Switzerland
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at CPCL?
Investment decisions are supported by external advisors including MBS Capital Advice SA since 2016. No internal CIO or named investment committee members appear in public records.
Does CPCL participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The fund commits to private equity funds and secondaries while also holding direct real estate assets. Its 11 percent private equity allocation includes both fund and direct exposure.
What asset classes does CPCL hold?
Holdings include Swiss and foreign listed equities, private equity, and a portfolio of residential and commercial real estate in the Lausanne region.
How is CPCL related to the City of Lausanne?
The City of Lausanne is the founding employer and primary sponsor. Staff of several city-affiliated cultural institutions are also members.
Does CPCL maintain an ESG policy?
The fund retains Ethos as ESG advisor and participates in the Climate Action 100+ initiative.
Which professional networks does CPCL belong to?
CPCL is a member of ASIP, the Swiss association of pension institutions.
What is CPCL's known posture on co-investments?
No specific co-investment activity or club participation is disclosed in available records.
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